5 awesome Filipino Google Doodles
5 awesome Filipino Google Doodles that made Filipinos proud:
- Dr. Jose Rizal’s 158th birthday
Google paid tribute to the Philippines’ national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, with a Doodle in 2019. The Doodle featured Rizal’s face, flanked by the letters “G” and “L” in the style of the title of his novel, Noli Me Tangere. The letters “E” and “O” were formed by Rizal’s quill pen and magnifying glass, representing his professions as a writer and ophthalmologist.
- The Adobo Doodle
Google celebrated Filipino cuisine with a Doodle for adobo, the country’s national dish, in 2023. The Doodle featured adobo cooking in a pot, surrounded by Filipino children and wooden utensils. The ingredients for adobo, such as chicken, pork, and soy sauce, were also featured in the Doodle.
- The Las Piñas Bamboo Organ
The Las Piñas Bamboo Organ is a national treasure of the Philippines. It is the oldest, largest, and only bamboo pipe organ in the world. Google celebrated the organ’s 195th anniversary with a Doodle in 2019. The Doodle featured the organ in its entirety, with the letters “G” and “L” formed by the pipes. The letters “E” and “O” were formed by the organ’s keyboard.
- The Regatta de Zamboanga
The Regatta de Zamboanga is a fluvial race held every October in Zamboanga City. The race features vintas, outrigger boats with vibrant and intricate sails. Google celebrated the Regatta with a Doodle in 2022. The Doodle featured a fleet of vintas racing across the water, with the letters “G” and “L” formed by the sails. The letters “E” and “O” were formed by the vintas’ hulls.
- Rosa Sevilla de Alvero’s 142nd birthday
Rosa Sevilla de Alvero was a journalist, educator, and suffragist who was instrumental in the fight for women’s suffrage in the Philippines. Google celebrated her 142nd birthday with a Doodle in 2023. The Doodle featured Sevilla sitting at a desk, writing on a typewriter. The letters “G” and “L” were formed by Sevilla’s pen and paper. The letters “E” and “O” were formed by Sevilla’s typewriter.
These are just a few of the many Filipino Google Doodles that have been created over the years. These Doodles are a way for Google to celebrate Filipino culture and history, and to show their support for the Philippines.
