ASIAN INFLUENCES
ON THE PHILIPPINES
FILIPINO-CHINESE RELATIONSHIP
The Filipino-Chinese Trade probably started during the T'ang
Dynasty (618-907)
FILIPINO-CHINESE RELATIONSHIP
It peaked during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
The Philippines was a very important center
of Chinese Trade.
They reached the
different parts of the
country using the
JUNK.
- 400 up to 500 passengers
-visited the Babuyan Islands, Ilocos, Laguna, Cebu, Bohol and
Cagayan de Oro
FILIPINO-CHINESE RELATIONSHIP
Announcing of the arrival - SOUND A BIG DRUM
On the deck of the junk were the different things being sold.
Silk cloth, porcelain, umbrellas, gold thread, etc.
FILIPINO-CHINESE RELATIONSHIP
Natives exchanged honey, rattan furniture, cotton, pearls, fruits,
etc.
Travel to the Philippines took about 20 days.
Trading lasted only about 4 to 5 days per area.
FILIPINO-CHINESE RELATIONSHIP
INFLUENCES:
1.Use of jars for burials of bones.
-they could bring the remnants of
their relatives anywhere
FILIPINO-CHINESE RELATIONSHIP
INFLUENCES
2. Food
-food like TOFU, HOPIA, LOMI,
-BACHOY, GOTO, SIOPAO,
-LUMPIA, SIOMAI, ETC.
-Chinese ingredients:
-BIHON, KINCHAY, PETCHAY,
-TOGE, MISWA, ETC.
- Filipinos also learned how to plant these vegetables.
FILIPINO-CHINESE RELATIONSHIP
INFLUENCES
3. Use of Filipino words borrowed from China
- Most of these words are from the Amoy dialect
A CHI
KO A
TAU KUA
BI KO
HI KAU
BAK KHIAQ
(see pages 187-188)
ATE
KUYA
TOKWA
BIKO
HIKAW
BAKYA
FILIPINO-CHINESE RELATIONSHIP
INFLUENCES
4. Established the first convenience store:
THE SARI-SARI STORE
-sold everything for
your convenience
FILIPINO-CHINESE RELATIONSHIP
INFLUENCES
5. Arranged Marriage
6. Wearing of yellow for nobility
FILIPINO-INDIAN RELATIONSHIP
First relations started around 800 A.D.
This relationship was based purely on
commerce.
Proof of this relationship are different images
made of CLAY, GOLD and BRASS.
-21 carat gold image found in
Agusan - Golden Tara
-metallic image of Ganesh
the elephant god
-medallion of Padmapani
(Padma)
FILIPINO-INDIAN RELATIONSHIP
1. Filipino customs similar of Hindus.
- burial practice of dead sitting on a chair (Ifugao)
2. Sanskrit words found in Visayan and Maguindanao languages
SANSKRIT
tara
lekkha
ahi
swamin
guru
aya
TAGALOG
tala (to record)
likha (to create)
ahas (snake)
asawa (spouse)
guro (teacher)
yaya (nurse)
FILIPINO-INDIAN RELATIONSHIP
INDIAN CLOTHING:
PUTONG
SARONG
FILIPINO-INDIAN RELATIONSHIP
2. INDIAN INFLUENCES:
a. Spices like CURRY
b. Fish Sauce: PATIS
c. Coconut Milk: GATA
d. Religion: BUDDHISM
FILIPINO-INDIAN RELATIONSHIP
3. INDIAN INFLUENCES:
a. ampalaya
b. sampaguita
c. mango
d. champaka
FILIPINO-INDIAN RELATIONSHIP
4. INDIAN INFLUENCES:
a. Giving of dowry to the bride
b. Worship of many gods and goddesses
c. Giving of fresh flower garlands
FILIPINO-JAPANESE RELATIONSHIP
1. The Japanese introduced:
DUCK FARMING/RAISING
FILIPINO-JAPANESE RELATIONSHIP
2. Other Japanese influences:
a. Removing of slippers before entering the house…
b. Bonsai planting
FILIPINO-JAPANESE RELATIONSHIP
1. Other Japanese influences:
a. Origami
b. Martial Arts: JUDO
FILIPINO-JAPANESE RELATIONSHIP
3. Other Japanese influences:
a. Animal skin tanning
b. manufacturing of guns
ARAB INFLUENCE ON THE PHILIPPINES
Arabs improved on the relationships between the Philippines
and other Asian countries
-Arabia was the center of the Arab Empire
-It was the center of commerce from India, China and Africa
-Arabia was the center of Islamic religion
ARAB INFLUENCE ON THE PHILIPPINES
Usual trade items:
textile, wool, calico (a kind of cloth)
metal tools, gold bullions
jewelry and other precious gems
Carpet weaving
Pearl diving
Perfume making and wine drinking
BACKGROUND ON ISLAM…
Spaniards
Arabs
:
:
Christianity
Islam
Started in 622 A.D. when Mohammad escaped from Mecca to
Yathrib (Medina)
Mohammad was born in 570 A.D. and died at the age of 62
He joined the Kuraysh tribe and learned how to trade and
married a rich widow named Khadijah
The Angel Gabriel appeared to him in his dream and told him to
make a religion that will worship only one God
BACKGROUND ON ISLAM…
This religion will be called Islam, “Full surrender to Allah”
His uncle Abu Bakr and his wife were the first converts
Priests in Arabia plotted to kill Mohammad thus he left Mecca
(hegira) and stayed in the city of the prophet (Medina)
Went back to convert the non-believers of Islam in Mecca (jihad)
BACKGROUND ON ISLAM…
ARRIVAL OF MUSLIMS ACCORDING TO THE TARSILA
Tarsila
- a written document on the leaders and descendants of a
famous Muslim, ex. Mohammad
In Sulu, there is a tarsila about Makhdum Karim, a leader in
Tawi-Tawi.
In Sulu, the first Arab Community started in the 15th century
under SHARIF ABU-BAKR.
BACKGROUND ON ISLAM…
SHARIF ABU BAKR
- missionary who married the daughter of Rajah Baguinda.
- converted the whole community of Sulu into Islam
- introduced the SHARI'A (SACRED ORDERS)
- declared himself SULTAN
- recognized as the 1st Sultan of Sulu
-established the 1st MADRASAHS (schools that teach the
Qu'ran)
- introduced Arabian literature
BACKGROUND ON ISLAM…
SHARIF MOHAMMAD KABUNGSUWAN
-arrived in 1457 and also proclaimed himself sultan
- soon most parts of Mindanao also accepted Islam all the way
up to Luzon
BACKGROUND ON ISLAM…
TEACHINGS OF ISLAM
A devoted Muslim has to fulfil certain obligations:
5 PILLARS OF ISLAM
1.SHAHADAH – DECLARATION OF FAITH
Faith or belief in the Oneness of God and the finality of the
prophethood of Muhammad;
"Ashadu anla ilaha ila allah, washadu anna Muhammedan
rasolallah."
The only purpose in life is to serve and obey GOD.
BACKGROUND ON ISLAM…
5 PILLARS OF ISLAM
2. SALAH
Establishment of the daily prayers;
5 times a day pray, they pray the SALAH
God is Great. 4x
I testify that there is none worthy of worship except God. 2x
I testify that Muhammad is the messenger of God. 2x
Come to prayer! 2x
Come to success! 2x
God is Great! 2x
There is none worthy of worship except God.
BACKGROUND ON ISLAM…
5 PILLARS OF ISLAM
3. ZAKAH or ZAKAT
Concern for the poor
Almsgiving to the needy
4. SAWM
Self-purification through fasting
-every year in the month of RAMADAN, from sun up to sun
down, no drinking no eating
BACKGROUND ON ISLAM…
5 PILLARS OF ISLAM
5. HAJJ
The pilgrimage to Makkah (Mecca) for those who are able
One who has seen Mecca is CALLED HADJI (SACRED PERSON)
ARAB INFLUENCE ON THE PHILIPPINES
THE MOSQUE
From the Arab word “masjid” which means “a place of worship”
A ritual of prayers with
movements like standing,
bowing, sitting and kneeling.
ARAB INFLUENCE ON THE PHILIPPINES
Okir Designs
Old houses have Okir designs
on the beams of the houses
ARAB INFLUENCE ON THE PHILIPPINES
The Arabs were the first to introduce weapons used a
explosives.
LANTAKA – a small Muslim
cannon made of brass
END OF LESSON
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