Traditions and everyday life in Philippines

Festivals, 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.

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Maytinis Festival
Event

Maytinis Festival

Re-enactment of the birth of Christ every midnight of December 24. Held in Kawit, Cavite, all participants are in costumes and in beautifully adorned floats with the INA (Mother) and AMA (Father) as main sponsor.

Shared by IamFleur
National Museum of Natural History dome
Place

National Museum of Natural History dome

This glass dome is supported by a double helix structure, inspired by the structure of DNA. Both the dome and the helix are called the 'Tree of Life', and covers the interior courtyard of the museum.

Shared by caseinator
Feast of our Patroness
Faith

Feast of our Patroness

The Feast of Our Patroness, Virgin of Aranzazu, is celebrated every September 9. It is celebrated with the Kakanin Festival (kakanin is filipino for ricecake) and it ends with a procession

Shared by TonyRebats
Philippine Normal University
Place

Philippine Normal University

This is established in the year of 1901 during the early days of American colonial rule. This is also my dream university but unfortunately, I never passed the entrance exam. Lol!

Shared by Maria Enggay
Annual Fair!!
Activity

Annual Fair!!

We always have an annual fair where famous bands perform and usually it is very difficult to get a ticket in since you have to endure long lines or the tickets always sell out online

Shared by adl15
Asin tibuok
Activity

Asin tibuok

It is a rare, artisanal sea salt made by the Boholano people in Bohol, Philippines, known as "whole salt" or the "dinosaur egg" of salts due to its distinct dome or orb shape.

Shared by Shelley Rose
Philippine Food
Everyday life

Philippine Food

Food is everything. Very culture has its own uniqueness and that makes Philippine food delectable in every way. Featuring some of Philippine food and native snacks. :)

Shared by Princess Fiona
My Hometown, Lipa, Batangas
Place

My Hometown, Lipa, Batangas

the second most active volcano in the country with 38 recorded historical eruptions, all of which were concentrated on Volcano Island, near the middle of Taal Lake.

Shared by MoVenus
Peñafrancia Festival
Tradition

Peñafrancia Festival

Every September, our city celebrates this festival in honor of the Our Lady of Peñafrancia. This goes on for a week of devotion, parades, and carnivals.

Shared by darlydaneee
Pagmamano
Tradition

Pagmamano

Pagmamano is a Tagalog word where you hold an elders hand or someone older than you and press their hand on your forehand. This is a sign of respect.

Shared by Jieun Z
Relaxing at the Beach
Activity

Relaxing at the Beach

Here in Philippines, we deal our problems and stress by relaxing and going to the beach. It gives us fresh mind and some found peace on the beach.

Shared by Madonna
Simbang Gabi
Faith

Simbang Gabi

Simbang Gabi is 9 days of mass before christmas that is a tradition, and is said that if you complete the 9 days your wish will happen.

Shared by keilaaaa007
Dinagyang Festival
Event

Dinagyang Festival

Dinagyang Festival is considered as one of the best festival in the Philippines. It celebrates rich culture and tradition of Ilonggos!

Shared by Criz
bulul - rice deities
Faith

bulul - rice deities

bululs (rice deities) are carved wooden statues that serve as protectors of the rice granaries for ifugao people in northern luzon

Shared by doombah
Simbang Gabi
Faith

Simbang Gabi

Simabang gabi is a tradition that filipino's do before christmas in preparation for the arrival of the day of the birth of Jesus.

Shared by Anya__0777
Sunday Mass
Place

Sunday Mass

Catholic Church- our family attends Sunday Mass then oftentimes go to our favorite local restaurant for lunch weather permitting.

Shared by 26MatC
Sagada mountain province
Place

Sagada mountain province

I visited Sagada Mountain Province it is one of the most beautiful place in my country . Most specially their urban culture

Shared by rench
Beach Out
Place

Beach Out

Outing with friends after some stressful days cos of exams and more so went to unwind and have fun on the beach

Shared by Fron
Beaches in Philippines
Place

Beaches in Philippines

Here are some great beaches in Philippines. Boracay in Palawan El Nido in Palawan Palaui Island in Cagayan

Shared by Lucky5836
Kadayawan Festival
Tradition

Kadayawan Festival

Kadayawan Festival is a traditional event of thanksgiving from the abundant harvest of fruits, vegetables etc.

Shared by Migz
Parade of Saints
Faith

Parade of Saints

In my country, children here celebrate October 31st by dressing up as Saints of the Catholic Church.

Shared by neonroses
Filipiñana dress
Tradition

Filipiñana dress

Filipiñana is one of our traditional dress, can be anycolor or anylength but usually very long.

Shared by Yssea_Chrys
Spoliarium by Juan Luna
Everyday life

Spoliarium by Juan Luna

Spoliarium measures 13.8 feet by 25.18 feet, making the largest painting in the Philippines.

Shared by DanZie

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