In Batangas, it has become a habit for us to leave the doors open to allow fresh air to go into our house. It was Halloween Eve and I was alone, watching tv when I heard a girl singing near our place. I didn't look out the window to check out what was happening. I just thought that it was a little too early for Christmas caroling. The voice grew louder and louder until I was sure that she was standing outside my doorstep. Then I hear her shout something I couldn't understand... "Blahblahblah Po! Blahblahblah Po!" Thinking of my safety, I didn't dare go out.
It was only the next day, when I told some officemates about it that I learned that in some provinces in the Philippines, children celebrate Halloween by knocking on other people's houses singing and shouting, "Nangangaluluwa Po!" It's just like the regular trick or treat but I don't think children here wear costumes. Too bad, I would've prepared for it had I known this.
Here's Halloween with my family :)
