Real Splendor of the East
Philippines an archipelago known as "Pearl of the Orient
Sea" for its fascinating natural views and rare beauty attractions
bounded with a large body of water . This is a perfect place to
satisfy all transients and visitors to sail, travel, live and even
settle an ease , quiet enjoyment and great deal of pleasure.
There are indeed countless places to travel in the Philippines.
Mountains, caves, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, volcanoes and other
natural overlooking and adventurous place to discover. On the
other hand, numerous white beaches for families and romantic
couples to stay enjoying until for the sun sets on the west.
Behind the natural splendor of the Philippine Archipelago are
the real beauty of the people living here. The heart of the
Filipinos are the real jewels that maintains the splendor and
brightness of the pearl of oriental beauty.
FILIPINO LIFESTYLE CULTURE AND IDENTITY..
The truth about "Filipino Culture, Identity and History" is most often misunderstood.
From the colonization of Spanish to the Philippines lasted for over three hundred thirty- three years influences most in religion specially Christianity gave great impact to our civilization including Philippine folk music, folk dance, language, food, and art and even government and laws..
Pre-Hispanic indigenous Filipino culture had also cultural influences from India, through the Indianized kingdom of Southeast Asia particularly the Srivijaya Empire and the Majapahit Empire, in what is now Malaysia and Indonesia. This includes the customs, Filipino psyche and Philippine mythology has been influenced by Hinduism and Buddhism.
The Philippines was a U.S. Colony from 1898 until the Second World War. American influences are evident in the use of the English Language and in contemporary pop culture, food, music, movies and basketball.
The Chinese been settling in the Philippines since pre-colonial times and their influence is evident in the popularity of noodles (locally known as Mami) and the respect from elders in kissing the hands. Gambling games of mahjong and jueteng are also imitated from them.
The various Muslim Filipino in Mindanao, the southern island of the country, also celebrate their own centuries-old customs and traditions, such as concepts of local law (Agamat) and personal honor (Marabat), which are related to both Islamic, and native concepts. The martial art of Kali emerged from Muslim Mindanao.The Kulintang gong-chime ensemble, which is still played by various groups in the south, is a celebrated icon of surviving ancient Philippine culture.
A Professor once said; "The Filipino true identity lies on the diversity of their culture." The culture of the Philippines reflects the complexity of the history of the Philippines through the blending of cultures of diverse indigenous civilizations with characteristics introduced via foreign influences.
- from Wikipedia, free encyclopedia
As Filipino known to its strong family ties, it is already a tradition to celebrate family together on the tomb of the passed love ones during All Soul's Day. Bring some food to eat and even stay for a night together having a small "salo- salo" preparing the traditional food like, puto bumbong,malagkit, kakanin..
Members of the family also prepare flowers and the things that are used on their love during their stay and living on this earth. flowers, candles and food are very demand on sidewalks and streets...
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