Culture:
The Philippines are known for there multiple parties and festivals. Nearly all (90%) Filipino people are Roman Catholic and in the parties and festivals we find many religious practices and beliefs. The largest and most popular parties take place in January, April, May, and June. At most parties and festival one will definitely find music, food and dancing. The most known are the procession of the Black Nazarene, the Ati-Atihan, the Sinulog, the Flores de Mayo and the Santa Cruzan. Usually the people are known for wearing bright colorful clothes to the fiestas which is not traditional. (The Utrecht Faculty of Education, 2009)
The Philippines are known for there multiple parties and festivals. Nearly all (90%) Filipino people are Roman Catholic and in the parties and festivals we find many religious practices and beliefs. The largest and most popular parties take place in January, April, May, and June. At most parties and festival one will definitely find music, food and dancing. The most known are the procession of the Black Nazarene, the Ati-Atihan, the Sinulog, the Flores de Mayo and the Santa Cruzan. Usually the people are known for wearing bright colorful clothes to the fiestas which is not traditional. (The Utrecht Faculty of Education, 2009)
Tribes:
In the Philippines there are two distinct tribes: the Ifugao and the T’boli. The Ifugao tribe is feared head-hunters. Ifugao houses have pyramid shaped roofs and are built on piles. The roof is used as a bathroom, storage, and a kitchen. The Ifugao people practice weaving clothes and woodcarving. The other well known tribe in Filipino is T’boli. It is estimated that there are between 100000 and 150000 T’boli people in the Philippines. (The Utrecht Faculty of Education, 2009)
In the Philippines there are two distinct tribes: the Ifugao and the T’boli. The Ifugao tribe is feared head-hunters. Ifugao houses have pyramid shaped roofs and are built on piles. The roof is used as a bathroom, storage, and a kitchen. The Ifugao people practice weaving clothes and woodcarving. The other well known tribe in Filipino is T’boli. It is estimated that there are between 100000 and 150000 T’boli people in the Philippines. (The Utrecht Faculty of Education, 2009)
Housing:
In the Philippines, the people build their houses particularly for the environment there. They were forced to use materials in that particular environment and well as take the weather into consideration. There are traditional bamboo houses in the mountainous areas of the Philippines. Often house roofs are made from straw and their homes tend to be about 3 yards in height. Some of the newer homes are made out of wood and iron. Filipino people have always adapted well to the weather and economic hardships particularly when it comes to the architecture of their homes. (The Utrecht Faculty of Education, 2009)
In the Philippines, the people build their houses particularly for the environment there. They were forced to use materials in that particular environment and well as take the weather into consideration. There are traditional bamboo houses in the mountainous areas of the Philippines. Often house roofs are made from straw and their homes tend to be about 3 yards in height. Some of the newer homes are made out of wood and iron. Filipino people have always adapted well to the weather and economic hardships particularly when it comes to the architecture of their homes. (The Utrecht Faculty of Education, 2009)
Markets:
The markets in the Philippines are always crowded and vibrant. The merchant one might find in a market are both young and old. Whether you’re just browsing or looking to buy something, the Filipino people are always willing to help. Generally, the Filipino people at the market can speak English eliminating some language barriers. (The Utrecht Faculty of Education, 2009)
The markets in the Philippines are always crowded and vibrant. The merchant one might find in a market are both young and old. Whether you’re just browsing or looking to buy something, the Filipino people are always willing to help. Generally, the Filipino people at the market can speak English eliminating some language barriers. (The Utrecht Faculty of Education, 2009)
Transportation:
In the Philippines, there are quite a few transportation choices. For longer distances, the bus is a great choice. One choice that may or may not be the best option depending on where you are going is the train. The train is limited to where it can go but is cheap, comfortable, and usually air conditioned. To travel locally, a jeepney, tricycle, or even a multicab is a great choice to move around efficiently and effectively. Multicabs and jeepneys are limited to where they can do while the motor tricycles are fantastic because they can go just about anywhere. (The Utrecht Faculty of Education, 2009)
In the Philippines, there are quite a few transportation choices. For longer distances, the bus is a great choice. One choice that may or may not be the best option depending on where you are going is the train. The train is limited to where it can go but is cheap, comfortable, and usually air conditioned. To travel locally, a jeepney, tricycle, or even a multicab is a great choice to move around efficiently and effectively. Multicabs and jeepneys are limited to where they can do while the motor tricycles are fantastic because they can go just about anywhere. (The Utrecht Faculty of Education, 2009)
Interesting Fact:
Barong tagalog:
A garment a man wears on top of his clothes that is considered formal wear. The shirt is very thin and see through which is why a shirt is worn under it. A barong tagalong does not get tucked in. Barong tagalog means the dress of the tagalog. (The Utrecht Faculty of Education, 2009)
Barong tagalog:
A garment a man wears on top of his clothes that is considered formal wear. The shirt is very thin and see through which is why a shirt is worn under it. A barong tagalong does not get tucked in. Barong tagalog means the dress of the tagalog. (The Utrecht Faculty of Education, 2009)
References:
The Utrecht Faculty of Education. (2009). The Philippines. Retrieved from http://www.philippines.hvu.nl/
The Utrecht Faculty of Education. (2009). The Philippines. Retrieved from http://www.philippines.hvu.nl/
