Philippine culture

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…

Dive into the dynamic styles of some of the most important minds in Filipino art

Cebu Revolution. Philippine Revolutionary Forces liberating Cebu from the Hands of the Spanish. The Battle of Tres de Abril occurred in 3 April 1898, during the Philippine Revolution. It was fought in the city of Cebu, a month after the Revolt of Cebu began.

Filipino Fiesta!

Sinulog refers to a famous cultural and religious festival held annually on the third Sunday of January in Cebu City, Philippines. It serves as a tribute to the Santo Niño, or Holy Child, the patron saint of the city. The festival features a grand parade with participants dressed in colorful costumes, dancing to the beat […] The post Sinulog Festival: It’s More Fun in Cebu appeared first on HICAPS Mktg. Corp..

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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.

Choose Philippines’s Instagram post: “Jeepney is known for its colourful decoration and often bassy sound system. After WWII, the Americans left their jeeps behind and the…”