Philippines tradition

A painting of the Filipino tradition of "Pagmamano", a tradition which may disappear soon. Pagmamano is the most definitive way of showing respect to our elders.

As a kid, I only knew of bayanihan as the act of carrying a house from one place to another by several men. Growing up, I became more attached to this Filipino culture because as I observed my every day life with the people around me, I was able to identify acts that help each and every one become a better person altogether, even if the action seemed insignificant. Bayanihan is similar to the Holy Spirit because it is able to bring out the best in us-- even in the most difficult of…

Courtship in the days of our grandparents was a long and arduous process filled with interesting customs. One of the popular courtship traditions was Harana.

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Misa de Gallo; Philippines; begins December 9; Also called Simbang Gabi. Denotes the beginning of the Christmas season in Catholic parts of the Philippines; each day begins with church bells breaking the night silence to call people to dawn Mass; the Misa de Gallo period concludes with the midnight Mass on Christmas Eve.

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Bayanihan is a Filipino term taken from the word bayan, referring to a nation, country, town or community. The whole term bayanihan refers to a spirit of communal unity or effort to achieve a particular objective. -Wikipedia

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From the lively streets to quiet rural villages, Filipino traditional games like Piko, Sipa, and Patintero weave communities together, teaching values and preserving cultural identity. Explore their historical significance and educational benefits. Share your favorite traditional Filipino game in the comments!

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A very RARE Fabian de la Rosa painting of a Filipina buri hat weaving circle. Up for auction at Leon Gallery. Starting bid is 12 million pesos. The provenance states the painting was bought by a Hollywood actor in the 40s.

MALUNGON, Sarangani (August 30, 2011) - A Tagakaolo lass performs the “sword dance” during the culmination of a two-day tribal assembly Tuesday, August 30, at barangay San Roque gymnasium. The Tagakaolo tribe gathered to preserve and strengthen tribal governance and customary laws passed on from generation to generation. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

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