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Filipinos are world-renowned for their musicality. The Filipinos great ability to
sing is now proven in the international scene. But not only is the Philippines known
for its talented singers. This country is home to several unique and amazing musical
instruments, as well.
One such instrument is the Las Pias Bamboo Organ. This musical instrument
is the only one of its kind in the world. It is made up mostly of bamboo. This bamboo
organ stands tall with 5 meters in height. It has 900 tubes, 94% of which are made
of bamboo.
The construction of this masterpiece was no easy task. A priest named Fr. Diego
Cera de la Virgen del Carmen, a native of Spain, worked on building it with the help
of the people of Las Pias. He began his work in 1816. It took them 8 years to finish
the organ in 1824. This musical instrument is now 184 years.
The Bamboo Organ is very significant in the cultural and historical heritage of
the Filipinos. That is why the National Museum of the Philippines declared it as a
National Cultural Treasure. It is something all Filipinos can be proud of.
1. How long did it take to build the Las Pias Bamboo
Organ?
a. 8 years
b. 9 years
c. 14 years
d. 17 years
5. Is the Las Pias Bamboo Organ the only unique musical instrument
in the country?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Maybe
d. The selection does not say.