From root: pista
Usage Note
Pamimista is the act or tradition of visiting different towns to participate in their festivities and eat at open houses. It highlights the Filipino culture of hospitality during local celebrations.
Examples
" Mahilig kami sa pamimista. "
Natural Translation
We love festival-going.
Literal Translation
Fond we of festival-going.
" Masaya ang pamimista sa probinsya. "
Natural Translation
Festival-going in the province is fun.
Literal Translation
Fun the festival-going in province.
" Ang pamimista sa iba't ibang bayan ay nagpapakita ng pagiging mapagpatuloy ng mga Pilipino tuwing kapistahan. "
Natural Translation
Festival-going in different towns shows the hospitality of Filipinos during fiestas.
Literal Translation
The festival-going in different town shows of being hospitable of the Filipinos every fiesta.
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