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During the Spanish colonial period, this island was called ______ _.

Siquijor is also known as ​ (a)   .

• Isla del Fuego
• Island of Healers.
• Island of Fireflies
• Island of Molave

What island in the Philippines is known as the Island of Fire?

At night, Siquijor gives off an ​ (a)   glow due to the great swarms of ​ (b)   that gather in ​ (c)   trees.

• eerie
• fireflies
• Molave
• warm
• fiery
• Narra
• butterflies
• moths
• coconut

Siquijor is commonly associated with​ (a)   traditions that the island's growing tourism industry capitalizes on.

• mystic
• healing
• mysterious
• religious

Siquijor is also well known for its festivals that focus on (a)   where ​ (b)   are sung while old folks make ​ (c)   .

• healing rituals
• incantations
• potions
• religious rituals
• prayers
• mass
• medicines
• poison

What are the ingredients of the healer's potions? (a)   ​ ​ (b)   ​ (c)   t​ ​ (d)  

• herbs
• roots
• tree barks
• insects
• spices
• salt
• vinegar
• animal hide
• tree leaves

A marriage ritual held in Siquijor. ​ (a)  

• Solili Festival
• Masskara Festival
• Dilaab Festival
• Dinagyang Festival

The rites are depicted in a street dance competition held that serve as the highlight of the weeklong Araw ng Siquijor Charter Day Celebration.

When is the Solili Festival held?