Traditions and everyday life in PhilippinesFestivals, family customs, favourite places and everyday traditions, written by members of Global Penfriends who live in Philippines. Each cultural keepsake is a short note about life where they are.
59 keepsakes from Philippines · page 1 of 2
The Pinyasan Festival, also known as the Pineapple Festival, is a vibrant annual celebration in Daet, Camarines Norte. It honors the region’s most prized agricultural product—the Queen Formosa pineapple, known for its distinct…
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In the heart of the Philippines, Cebu stands as a timeless treasure—a place where history, culture, and nature blend effortlessly. From the vibrant streets of Cebu City to the tranquil shores of its white-sand beaches, there's an…
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It’s here where locals and tourists alike can revisit parts of the country’s long and storied history; what’s in store includes traditional dances, customs, food from centuries ago, and so much more, all reflecting the…
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"Mano po" is a Filipino tradition that shows respect and reverence for elders. It is a gesture where younger people take the hand of an older person and bring it to their forehead. This act is commonly performed when greeting…
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Filipinos' most awaited holiday is Christmas. "Noche Buena," as mentioned in the title, is a magical feast held when the clock strikes 12 a.m., marking the true start of Christmas Day. Families gather around tables filled with…
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Filipinos most awaited holiday is Christmas. "Noche Buena," as mentioned in the title, is a magical feast held when the clock strikes 12 a.m., marking the true start of Christmas Day. Families gather around tables filled with…
Shared by Keina
Filipinos have a love for singing whenever and whereever. But celebrating Christmas or New Year wouldn't be complete without singing karaoke with friends and family while one of your cousins cook the barbeque with an abaca…
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This weekly event happens every weekend (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) in the center of our city from 5PM to 12AM. The local government unit will literally close off the main roads for the businessmen to put up their thrift stalls…
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Commemorate the heroism of Caviteños this Christmas. The Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit is among the most celebrated historical landmarks which brought 119 years of peace and freedom in the country since Philippine Independence…
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Masskara Festival is one of the festival made to uplift peoples spirit and to remind them that we can ge through every struggle with a smile. People often dress colorful and performers wear colorful smiley mask during this…
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In the Philippines, we go all out in the holidays! Once September rolls in, the Christmas jingles are starting to play everywhere. Lanterns and other decor are also being held for sale. On the actual day, Filipino families have…
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Every January, during the celebration of the founding anniversary of Pozorrubio, Patupat Festival happens. Patupat is a Filipino food that is made from sticky rice, wrapped in banana or coconut leaves in a knot, then cooked in…
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A tradition dating back to the Spanish Colonial Period in the Philippines, “Harana” or serenade consisted of a man standing by the house of the woman he wants to pursue and singing for her by her window in accompaniment with…
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My friend and I went to Bataan beach. we woke up early to capture the sunset. And we were mesmerized how nature connect every bit of thing that makes us who we are. It was quiet. Although there were some vendors selling charms…
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Living on an island has its own perks, especially when you find the hidden treasures beyond what your eyes can see. The Philippines boasts magnificent beaches and beautiful rock formations. Wherever you go certainly there's a…
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Fiestas are very known tradition in every place in the Philippines. Filipinos celebrate it with their families and friends with loud music, unforgettable parties, festive dances, and remarkable foods. This is one of the most…
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Malls are ubiquitous here and become the main meeting place with shops, cafes, restaurants, activity centers and even clinics located in the same building. Some lament this as the reflection of consumerism. But weather in this…
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Dinagyang Festival is a religious and cultural festival that shows the colorful history,fun loving spirit of the people. It shows the devotion of the people to Sr. Sto. Niño. You will see tribes wearing colorful costumes and…
Shared by B.Eyes
Sinulog is coming close this end of the year, this festival comes with many treats like face painting, tattoo, and viewing many dances on the street but by far my most favorite is buying the charm trinkets at the small stalls and…
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Lechon is a famous filipino go-to-food in the Philippines. It is often found in birthdays and celebrations. In this picture, I get to eat it with friends and family. It reminds me that we should celebrate even the small moments…
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The Ibalong Event is a non-religious festival annually in August in Legazpi City, Albay, Philippines, and is based on the Ibalong Epic. The celebration honors Ibalong, who was joined by three legendary heroes, Baltog, Handyong…
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A boodle fight is a Filipino communal way of eating where food is laid out on banana leaves, placed down the center of a long table, and everyone eats with their hands (kamayan). There are no plates and no cutlery–everyone eats…
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It's a traditional food in Philippines. It's a starchy root vegetable, it is more known as Dioscorea alata. In short, ube is a purple yam and it could be made as ube suman (it's wrapped into logs using wilted banana leaves and…
Shared by Liae
The Kadayawan Festival is an annual festival in the city of Davao in the Philippines. Its name derives from the friendly greeting "Madayaw", from the Dabawenyo word "dayaw", meaning good, valuable, superior or beautiful.
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The Kadayawan Festival is an annual festival in the city of Davao in the Philippines. The festival is a celebration of life, a thanksgiving for the gifts of nature, the wealth of culture, the bounties of harvest and serenity of…
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Christmas or "Pasko" is celebrated in the Philippines over a four month span. This is from September to December. Christmas decorations, such as Christmas trees, are set up as early as September in homes and public establishments.
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Misa De Galyo started since tge Spanish Colonization it started in the Philippines in 1669. Masses at dawn are celebrated for 9 days before Christmas. After mass we usually buy our favorite kakanin sold in front of the church.
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Boracay is one of the beaches in the philippines. Me and my family would usually go there for our vacation. it has white sands, clean water and you can go island hoping. it is a beach for everyone. it also has a wonderful sunset
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Our tapayan is the traditional storage jug for water, rice and food. An earthenware now being brought back to life by local communities. A household necessity before electricity and refrigeration here in the Philippines.
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