The Filipino family teach each and every member of the family how to respect the older one and how to show their respect is by saying “po” or “opo’ to elders. The family take care of each other and taught how to be loyal to each other. Filipino families have tight relationship to each other and unlike the western families wherein they oblige their children to move out of the house when they reach the age of 18, it is a different story in the Philippines. The Philippines is commonly referred to as a melting pot of western and eastern cultures. Hanging Corpse - a burial way of wrapping the deceased child with the mother's So they can pass by through generation to generation. Here are some Philippines beliefs that are being believed by many. It is a way of paying respect and they know if the person has a good upbringing is when they respect the elders. And the tradition of Filipino people is more conservative than to Asian countries. Some of traditional way of showing their love to someone is by courting like: Courting in the Philippines is important and the value of being respected by Filipino people. The famous tradition of the Filipinos is saying Po and Opo to the elders. They give time for a celebration like a birthday party, festivals, family reunion, and get together. To keep your spouse faithful you must build a house with a door on the right side and a stairs that turn to the right to avoid spouse infidelity.
Before courting for Filipino people is very hard before the girl say yes to someone who courts them. Philippine beliefs are all originated from their ancestors and for some those beliefs do not make sense but some still follows it religiously.
Filipino Values is indeed really different, we are very unique in a good way. It is belief that whatever the pregnant woman is eating during her pregnancy will somehow reflect on her baby or whatever things or person the pregnant woman is fond of will reflect on the appearance of the baby. A Filipino family is very strict when it comes to someone that court their daughter. The number of the steps in the stairs should be exact with oro, plata, mata; the last step should not fall to mata because it is belief that it will bring bad luck. Giving respect by doing Mano Po, other famous tradition of the Filipinos is Mano Po. It influences the people to apply it in their daily life and be a good example to a younger Filipino. The Filipino people are very religious as well. It is a sign of paying respect to the elders.
If one has a dream of falling teeth means a death of a close family is coming. Filipinos are also known to be the courteous people for using “po” and “opo” to respect the other people. Filipino is optimism that is one of the traits that help them keep going. It is being done when you will greet and say goodbye to the elders. Filipinos have many superstitious beliefs that been passed to generations to generations and each beliefs is sometimes being changed through times. There is a lot of religion in the Philippines but the most bigger one is Catholic and most Filipino is very attached to what they believe in. Filipino called it “bayanihan” helping people without expecting anything in return. We as a Filipino citizen must understand the true meaning and importance of the Philippines cultures and tradition. Some of it is praying before they eat, and then they use hands when eating. Filipino love to eat rice. Some values that elders teach to children is: Filipino values and tradition are admirable especially if we Filipino as an individual still doing it even if we are in a modern day.
Filipino traditional food is influenced by Asian countries. They even serve a Filipina with their strength and the attitude of a Filipino man when courting a girl is admirable. Filipino culture and tradition are important to each and every Filipino in the Philippines. In this modern age a lot of foreign values and the way they speak influence many Filipino, but having a pure heart and a soft heart is what we are different from them. That how until now even if we live in a modern day and the technology is advance we Filipino people believe that our culture and values don’t change. Filipino is very romantic when it comes to their loved ones, family, and friends. When you visit the Philippines, you can also notice that the Filipino are very respectful and down to earth person. The front figure is the deceased man while the rear figure holding a steering paddle is the sundo.
One of the most and popular folktales that written by Jose de la Cruz was “Ibong Adarna” and some famous writer includes Francisco Balagtas who publish “Florante at Laura” There is some modern artist of the Philippines like Damian Domingo, Juan Luna, Fernando Amorsolo, and Elito Circa. The flexibility and adaptability can also one of the Filipino traits that can help Filipino when they in other countries. Because we all know that Filipino eat rice in every meal that they take. You will notice that every Filipino especially those who live in the province still do this kind of community service. 2: Filipinos lie A LOT.
Traditional cultures and beliefs of Filipino when it comes to music is folk songs. Because they do not just court the girl but the whole clan of the girl. At a very young age, kids are already taught to be courteous and respectable most especially to the elders even before they enter school at the age of 3 or 4. Like celebrating Christmas, Filipino celebrate it so long. They teach the children so that they will learn how to value our tradition, cultures, and belief. When it comes to literature and arts of Ancient Filipino it was made of legends and folklore that was a form of Spanish colonial. Some values of Filipino people is one that always gives importance to every Filipino, like The family this one is the most and treasured to everyone.
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