D Learning Task 1: Read each statement. In your notebook, write FACT if you can
prove or disprove the statement with concrete evidence, or OPINION if the
statement is a belief or a position. Take note that some statements are technically
opinions, but are based on such widely accepted views of few people.
1. Eid is a religious festival celebrated by Muslims twice a year.
2. Chinese New Year is also known as Spring Festival.
3. Personally, I think upholding our cultural practices through fiestas should be
preserved for future generations.
4. Although widely celebrated, some find festivities impractical and expensive.
5. In the Philippines, celebrating fiestas is still common.
6. Old folks say that Catholic fiestas are celebrated to express their gratitude to
the Lord through the intercession of the saints for a fruitful year.
7. The procession on the Feast of the Black Nazarene takes place every year on
the 9th of January.
8. Thousands of devotees come to Quiapo to partake in the Traslacion, the
procession to commemorate the transfer of the Black Nazarene image from
Intramuros to Quiapo Church
9. Absolutely, Traslacion is one of my most favorite religious celebrations in the
country.
10. It is my belief that festivities like the Traslacion should be regarded as cultural
identity markers of different races.