Legend says that the house at the crossroads is haunted by a ghost named Emma. A woman who was murdered while waiting for his lover to come home; a ghost waiting still. Little did they know, all along, it was boy who has made a home out of the aband...
As stated in the previous page, there will be Filipino terms included in the story. Again, they are merely for the sake of flavor. I added them for better experience, but they do not directly affect the overall flow of the story. Be that as it may, let the defining begin!
1. Traditional Filipino House I'm not gonna dive too deep in this since it's gonna be described in the first chapter. But here's an image to give y'all a gist of how it looks like. This is not the actual house depicted in the story, but it's close.
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2. Capiz Windows Capiz windows are commonly sliding windows made out of wood and capiz shells. The capiz comes from the windowpane oyster (placuna placenta) found in the coastal waters of the Philippines and are known for their beautiful mother of pearl look.
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3. Caimito Tree It's literally just a star apple tree, I'm just make y'all's life harder. But to those who have not seen a star apple tree, the leaves are green on the front and rustic on the back. The fruit turns purple when it's ripe and white inside.
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4. Caballero Tree Also known as Fire tree or Flamboyant tree. The flower can be orange, yellow, or red, depending on the type. In this story, particularly, the flowers are orange because it's the most common color found in the Philippines. They usually bloom during summer.
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5. Barong Tagalog Traditional Filipino suit made made with sheer textiles woven from pineapple fiber.
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6. Baro't saya Baro't saya translates to "Blouse and Skirt". It is a traditional dress that combines elements from both precolonial native Filipino and colonial Spanish styles. It is composed of a blouse with exaggerated bell sleeves made from pineapple fiber, paired with an overskirt made of darker, thicker material.
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7. Mano Po Mano translates to "hand" and Po is a term added at the end of the sentence when talking or referring to someone older. "Mano po" is an honoring gesture practiced by Filipinos wherein the younger person presses the back of the hand of an adult to his/her forehead.
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8. Lola Translates to "grandmother."
9. Iho/Iha Iho translates to "Son" and iha to "Daughter". They could also be referred as "My child" although iho is only applicable to male and iha to female.
10. Fiesta Fiestas or festivals are celebrations for saints' days. They are practiced by Spanish, Latin Americans, and Filipinos. They are often grand with processions, dances, and parties. Every household prepares food and welcomes guests from other towns.
P.S. I do not own any of the photos above, they are merely taken from pinterest. Credits to the owners. I'd take them down without complain if someone asks to. Thanks!
