From root: luwa
Usage Note
Pangangaluluwa is a Filipino tradition where people go from house to house on All Saints' Eve singing songs. It represents the souls in purgatory asking for prayers and alms.
Examples
" Masaya ang pangangaluluwa tuwing Nobyembre. "
Natural Translation
Traditional caroling is fun every November.
Literal Translation
Fun the traditional-caroling every November.
" Nagsagawa sila ng pangangaluluwa. "
Natural Translation
They performed traditional caroling.
Literal Translation
Performed they of traditional caroling.
" Tuwing gabi ng Undas, nagsasagawa ng pangangaluluwa ang mga kabataan upang manghingi ng dasal at kaunting limos. "
Natural Translation
Every night of All Saints' Eve, the youth perform traditional caroling to ask for prayers and a little alms.
Literal Translation
Every night of Undas, perform of traditional-caroling the youth so-that ask of prayer and little alms.
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