Make way for unusual Filipino riddles that despite satisfying general entertainment aspects of most riddles, is still better off than its counterparts. Early Filipinos were almost able to perfect the art of riddle making, to an extent that they have created their own form while focusing on the objects of their normal day to day transactions. Help yourself with some heaps of history and Filipino riddles overload.
Origins, Characteristics and Links
“Bugtong” is the local version of riddle in the Philippines. Challenging riddles were originally enjoyed best at the company of friends during hours of the day without much labor, happening. Its popularity maybe greatly attributed to its mirroring of the Filipino culture. The riddles of this island are known to have two unique indications; its being short but extraordinarily full of images is another one. First, the phrases should refer to a commonly local object or anything in particular that is fully described as an image that which symbolizes another thing. One more thing noticeable about Filipino riddles is a touch of poetic verses found in it, combining two forms in one, indicating that Filipinos are already masters of literature even in the olden times. In time, more and more riddles are being coined by clever Filipinos, adding to the wealth of their literature, unrivaled elsewhere.
Filipinos are not alone in their love for riddles, the same thing has happened for numerous other countries abroad. If for early Filipinos, riddling is just for fun, other rudimentary cultures took it seriously by actually profiting from it or taking one’s life for failure to answer any particular riddle. Anyhow, riddle-making and solving becomes a yard-stick to measuring an individual’s excellent mental faculties.
Your first hand experience
What better way to enjoy a country’s culture but by experiencing it first hand; here’s a list of some Filipino riddles with answers.
1. Walang sala'y iginapos, tinapakan pagkatapos (Without a fault yet tied up, then trampled upon afterwards) - Sapatos (Shoes)
2. Maliit pa si nene, marunong nang manahi (Nene is still a child but she already knows how to weave) - answer: Gagamba (Spider)
3. Ako’y may tapat na kaibigan, kasama ko saan man ako magpunta (I have a loyal friend who is with me wherever I go) - answer: Anino (Shadow)
4. Hindi hari, hindi pari ngunit suot niya’y sari-sari (Not a king nor a priest but wears assorted wardrobe) - answer: Sampayan (Clothesline)
5. Nagsaing si Hudas, kinuha ang tubig at tinapon ang bigas (Judas cooked the rice, took the water and threw the rice) - answer: Gata ng niyog (Coconut Milk)
There are still lots of other riddles in Filipino and looking for them is also as easy online.
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