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Si Malakas at si Maganda Filipino Legend

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  Storytelling is a universal form of entertainment. To the Filipinos, it is a traditional practice. In the splendor of telling stories, they subconsciously pass on to their children and grandchildren cultural traits, wisdom, morals and practical lessons. This holds true in the story of "Si Malakas at si Maganda." The origin of this story is not known as it originated with the earliest inhabitants of the Philippines in order to explain a story of creation. There are many versions of the story, although the key characters are the same no matter what region of the country it is told in: A Creator, a bird, a bamboo tree and the first human couple, Malakas and Maganda.Legend has it that the first Filipino man and woman were born from a bamboo stalk. They both had brown skin and supple bodies. The man was named Malakas, or "Strong One"; the woman, Maganda, or the "Beautiful One." These are the two traits which make the Filipino unique among its Asian neighbors -- their strength and resiliency despite a lot of adversity and trials which come their way; and their beauty which is reflected in their surroundings...