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The culture of the Philippines is characterized by great ethnic diversity. [1] Although the multiple ethnic groups of the Philippine archipelago have only recently established a shared Filipino national identity, [2] their cultures were all shaped by the geography and history of the region, [3] [4] and by centuries of interaction with neighboring cultures, and colonial powers.
Intangible cultural heritage (ICH) includes traditions and living expressions that are passed down from generation to generation within a particular community. The Philippines, with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts [1] as the de facto Ministry of Culture, [2] ratified the 2003 Convention after its formal deposit in August 2006. [3]
Hudhud is a tradition of narrative songs from the Ifugao region of the northern Philippine island of Luzón. Darangen epic of the Maranao people of Lake Lanao 2008 00159: Darangen is a Maranao epic poem from the Lake Lanao region of Mindanao: Tugging rituals and games + [a] 2015 01080: Aklan piña handloom weaving 2023 01564
The cultural achievements of pre-colonial Philippines include those covered by the prehistory and the early history (900–1521) of the Philippine archipelago's inhabitants, the pre-colonial forebears of today's Filipino people. Among the cultural achievements of the native people's belief systems, and culture in general, that are notable in ...
Filipino researchers are studying the possibility of turning coconut oil into lacquer. [198] [199] [200] Paper arts are common in many communities; examples include the taka papier-mâché of Laguna and the pabalat of Bulacan. [201] A form of leaf-folding art is puni, which uses palm leaves to create forms such as birds and insects. [201]
The national symbols of the Philippines consist of symbols that represent Philippine traditions and ideals and convey the principles of sovereignty and national solidarity of the Filipino people. [1] Some of these symbols namely the national flag , the Great Seal , the coat of arms and the national motto are stated in the Flag and Heraldic Code ...
Philippine folk literature refers to the traditional oral literature of the Filipino people.Thus, the scope of the field covers the ancient folk literature of the Philippines' various ethnic groups, as well as various pieces of folklore that have evolved since the Philippines became a single ethno-political unit.
Philippine traditions (9 P) V. Filipino values (4 P) W. ... Pages in category "Culture of the Philippines" The following 41 pages are in this category, out of 41 total.