Filipino Culture
Blend of east and west
lifestyle of Filipinos are already mixed
Important things to know:
1. Filipinos are very resilient
2. Fils take pride in their families
3. Fils are very religious
4. Fils are very respectful
5. Fils help each other = BAYANIHAN
6. Fils love to hold festivals
7. Fils have longest Xmas Celebration
8. Fils love to party
9. Fils invest in singing Videoke
10. Fils love art and architecture
Uniqueness of Fil Culture:
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diff from other Asian countries
Virutes and belief of Filipino Culture
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Courtship = Harana
Superstition
Filipino Cuisine = Chinese-American Cuisine
Marriage and wedding customs =
Fiesta – celebrated by procession
panganay – stays in the house
Bunso – stays with parents
Remember that the importance of Fil family is the center of the social structure. The family represents
everything. Family includes all from the family. We are religious yet superstitious. We are already a
blended culture. Hospitable people and respectful ones. We celebrate with food always. We have that
sense of utang na loob.