Bahay Kubo

Type: Folk Song
Language: Tagalog
Theme: Home, nature, simple living
Suggested Age: 5+
Region: Luzon

Bahay kubo, kahit munti
Nipa hut, even though it's small,

Ang halaman doon ay sari-sari.
The plants that grow around it are varied

Singkamas at talong, sigarilyas at mani
Turnip & eggplant, winged bean & peanut,

Sitaw, bataw, patani.
String bean, hyacinth bean, lima bean.

Kundol, patola, upo’t kalabasa
Wax gourd, sponge gourd, white squash & pumpkin,

At saka mayroon pang labanos, mustasa,
And there's also radish, mustard,

Sibuyas, kamatis, bawang at luya
Onion, tomato, garlic & ginger

Sa paligid-ligid ay puro linga.
And all around are sesame seeds.

This classic song paints a picture of a simple Filipino home called a bahay kubo (nipa hut). Around it grow many kinds of vegetables like squash, eggplant, and string beans. It teaches children to appreciate nature and simple life.

Bahay means “house,” and kubo means “hut.” Together, they describe the small, cozy homes found in the countryside.
(Pronunciation: Bahay Kubo — bah-hai koo-boh)

Teaches the importance of hard work, simplicity, and love for local food and farming.

Can you name all the vegetables mentioned in the song?