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Philippine Archipelago Historical Lexicon
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- 1. Capital city, historic gateway of the Galleon Trade route
- 2. Percussion instrument integral to traditional rondalla ensembles
- 4. Filipino term signifying a self-governing city or metropolitan area
- 6. Ancient boat type facilitating Austronesian migration and trade
- 9. Mangrove-associated palm used traditionally for thatching and crafts
- 11. UNESCO-listed site famous for steeply carved rice terraces
- 12. Colorful sailboat emblematic of southern Mindanao's maritime cultures
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- 3. Festive traditional dance named after the patron saint of town fiestas
- 5. Town renowned for piña cloth weaving and embroidery craftsmanship
- 7. Pre-Hispanic ancient Filipino syllabic script
- 8. Complex volcanic system housing a lake-filled caldera south of Manila
- 10. Coastal ecosystem vital for biodiversity and traditional fisheries
- 13. Indigenous tribe famed for their intricate tattoo artistry in northern Luzon
- 14. Mountainous ethnic group responsible for rice terraces carved into the Cordilleras