A. Filipino Beliefs and rituals and ceremonies covering all regions of the philippines.
Religious beliefs, rituals, practices, and customs are all part of the spiritual expression.
What to believe and how to manifest that belief is entirely dependent on the individual
religious beliefs and practices, which are formed in relation to their context and
culture. Here are some rituals and ceremonies performed by Filipinos in all regions of
the Philippines.
Pagdugo
According to popular Filipino beliefs, padugo or bloodletting is often done before a
house is built to help drive away evil spirits that live in the land where they are
building their home. Padugo is a long-standing tradition that dates back to the days
when beliefs in anito or deities were at their peak.
Festivals
A festival is an event that brings people together to celebrate something. In the
Philippines, we have a variety of festivals, each of which has its own local importance
and is unique in its own way. At the end of the day, all holidays have religious and
spiritual importance. When the Spaniards first arrived in the Philippines to establish
colonial control, one of their first priorities was to convert as many Filipinos to
Catholicism as possible. One approach they used was to build chapels and teach
people to embrace Christianity.
Penitensya
The word penitensya means repentance the strong desired to be forgiven traditionally
the word penitentia or penance have been viewed as a punishment . Penitensya is a
ritual performed by some of our locals who want to repent for their sins and wrong
doings. The word penance derives from old french and Latin. Penitensya both of
which derives from the same root meaning repentance the desire to be forgiven
Marriage
In the Philippines, marriage is one of the most significant aspects of the family code.
They used to be unable to allow men and women to be together unless they were
married. A typical Filipino wedding today includes the following rituals: candle
lighting, coin blessing, nukshall string tying, and rice grain throwing. When the
Americans took over the Philippines from the Spaniards in 1900, they had to consider
the legality of marriage.
Bayanihan
The spirit of communal solidarity, labor, and cooperation to attain a specific objective
is referred to as bayanihan. Bayanihan is a Filipino word that comes from the word
bayan, which means "town nation" or "community." Bayanihan literally means "to be
a bayan," and it refers to a spirit of communal cooperation and unity.
Fiesta
Fiesta is typically a time of cheerful celebration for Filipinos, who cook plenty of of
hearty food, open their homes to visitors, and parade through the streets. Fiestas are
significant because they bring together and nourish cultural history, family bonds, and
camaraderie, as well as introduce us to new people. We pray that in the future, the
tradition of celebrating fiestas in honor of our patron saints will not be relegated to
urban legend. Fiestas became celebrated events under Spanish rule, when the first
colonizers noticed that early Filipinos enjoyed celebrations and used fiestas to entice
the natives.
Kneel walking
A group of devotees walking on their knees from the main door facing Plaza Miranda
to the altar is common on any given day. Kneeling walking from the church door to
the altar is practiced by certain devotees. This is a popular practice in this church as a
symbol of devotion to the black nazarenes. Genuflection, usually on one knee, is still
practiced in the anglican, lutheran, roman catholic, and western churches. Orthodox
traditions among other churches it is different from kneeling in prayer which is more
widespread.
Religious rituals and ceremonies, in my opinion, shaped our emotions and helped
humans come to terms with major life events. These traditions allow them to reduce
their anxiety, boost their confidence, and reflect spiritually. Some rituals may be
performed by injuring the physical self, but a person is molded emotionally and
spiritually.
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