Filipino Culture & Values

Filipino Culture & Values. a culture in which East meets West. The Filipino people have a distinct Asian background, with a strong Western tradition. The modern Filipino culture developed through influence from Chinese traders, Spanish conquistadors..

FILIPINO HORROR. NC. Filipino horror draws heavily from spirituality, Catholic imagery, and this idea of what's forbidden or sacrilegious, We do have a lot of religious and colonial guilt to deal with, and it's expressed potently in a lot of horror films,” Reodica says..

6 o’clock limit. Is a Filipino belief that spirits and creatures of the night come out during after 6PM, so you're better off staying out of trouble and out of their way. Whether it's the spirits or your mom's way of making sure you're home early, we we're always told to come home before the Angelus.

S ukob. is a superstition that warns couples against marrying during a year where one or both of these events happen. First, it's considered bad luck for sisters to marry within the same year.

Tabitabi Po. These are words addressed to the spirits that live in the trees, grass or bushland and are now applied to the newer spirits that live in buildings, concrete or bridges..

RITUALS. Q/. Rituals form an important part of the indigenous knowledge and practices among Philippine ethno linguistic groups. Reflecting animist and religious beliefs, they underscore the social values and worldview of the community..

Chicken Blood On Your Birthday .. During someone's birthday, the whole household is usually busy preparing a big meal to celebrate. As tradition goes, the birthday celebrant will be anointed with fresh chicken blood by an elder on their forehead. This is a way of blessing the person, as well as ward off any bad luck..

Paninilbihan. Is a a long-forgotten tradition where the suitor performs some daunting chores for the bride's family to show his worth, fortitude and responsibility. Tasks like pagsibak ng kahoy (firewood chopping) or pag-igib ng tubig (water fetching) come to mind..

Paaso. the ritual of burning sweet-smelling herbs or incense which supposedly appeases the spirits. This brings good luck and well-being to the family. The pile of herbs or incense is often burned in front of the grave or tomb..

CULTURES. They are cosmopolitan in their views but their values are rooted in their faith, their family and their community. The Filipinos' temperament is as warm and constant as their sunshine. Their way of life is rich, diverse and rooted. They are in harmony with others and face the world with an engagingly courageous spirit..

Bayanihan. the Bayanihan spirit is one of communal unity, helping others without expecting rewards, to achieve a certain goal. In earlier days, when houses were made of lighter materials such as coconut leaves, Bayanihan also meant helping one's neighbours move their house.

harana. a serenade tradition in rural areas of the Philippines in which young men may formally meet single lady visitors..

Pukpok. Getting circumcised has always been seen as a Rite of passage for male Filipinos. traditional circumcision or “pukpok” involved using a subokan, which is a piece of wood used for circumcision.

Pag-mano. mano is the action of placing the back of an elder’s hand on your forehead as a sign of respect. Kids were taught to do this as a way to greet those who were older than them, which included their grandparents, parents, uncles and aunts, and even their parent’s friends.

FESTIVALS. Festivals act like stress relievers and help us balance our emotions . More positivity naturally lowers negativity. It also provides an opportunity to reduce friction and brings estranged friends and relatives together in a bond of love. Nothing brings people together like festivals do..

Sinulog Festival. Head down south to the Queen City and experience this fiesta in the Philippines that celebrates Cebu’s patron saint— Santo Niño. Sinulog is one of the 10 examples of religious festivals in the Philippines. This is a week-long event that is done with processions, parties, concerts, colorful and lively street dancing, irresistible drum beats, and parades..

Ati-Atihan Festival. Witness a crazy but the good kind of crazy festival dances in the Philippines when you attend the Ati-Atihan Festival. If you plan to visit Boracay in January, you might as well watch the locals masquerading as Negritos in colorful costumes, dancing, and chanting “Hala Bira!” in Aklan for their Ati-Atihan Festival..

Dinagyang Festival. Dinagyang is a Hiligaynon word that means “merrymaking.” Just like the Sinulog and Ati-Atihan Festivals, Dinagyang is one of the religious festivals in the Philippines that celebrates the feast of the Santo Niño and the pact between the Datus and locals..

Pahiyas Festival. Every famous festival in the Philippines is always colorful, and Pahiyas Festival, without a doubt, is one of the most colorful and vibrant festivals in the Philippines. You can trace Pahiyas Festival history way back in the 15th century. Farmers then used to offer their harvests at the foot of Mount Banahaw. The Pahiyas festival place of origin is Quezon Province..

Panagbenga Festival. Panagbenga is a local Kankana-ey term in Cordillera, which means “a season for blossoming.” Panagbenga Festival is a month-long festival in Baguio. Tourists flock to the city during this time to watch the Grand Float Parade which features giant floats in different characters made of flowers. Many celebrities also perform here. Because of this, Panagbenga has become a famous festival in the Philippines..

Lechon Festival. Lechon (roasted pig) is always present on special Filipino occasions, especially on fiestas. During this festival, lechons are paraded dressed in fun characters, while the whole town is participating in a water splashing tradition. After the whole activity, everyone can already feast on the lechons in the festival..

Kadayawan Festival. Kadayawan is a native expression in the Dabawnon tongue. It’s derived from the word “madayaw” which means good, valuable, and superior. Dabaweños celebrate the annual Kadayawan as a thanksgiving festival and a tribute to its indigenous people. This Philippines festival is usually held every 3rd week of August..

MassKara Festival. MassKara Festival is a very popular festival in the Philippines. MassKara is derived from the words “mass” meaning “many” and “kara” meaning “faces,” thus, calling it the Festival of Many Faces. Many tourists visit Bacolod in October to witness this grand Filipino cultural festival. Being known as the City of Smiles, Bacolod parades many smiling masks worn by the locals during this festival in the Philippines..