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  2. Culture of the Philippines - Wikipedia

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    The culture of the Philippines is characterized by cultural and 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.

  3. Indigenous religious beliefs of the Tagbanwa people - Wikipedia

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    The indigenous religious beliefs of the Tagbanwa people includes the religious beliefs, mythology and superstitions that has shaped the Tagbanwa way of life. It shares certain similarities with that of other ethnic groups in the Philippines , such as in the belief in heaven, hell and the human soul.

  4. Marriage and wedding customs in the Philippines - Wikipedia

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    Spanish colonizers introduced new beliefs to the Philippines, with particular concern over banning activities that may cause broken marriages, sadness and regret. Wedding gowns cannot be worn in advance, [ 4 ] as any black-coloured clothing during the ceremony, and sharp objects such as knives cannot be given as gifts.

  5. Ilocano people - Wikipedia

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    Ilocano culture and beliefs are shaped by centuries of Catholicism and the influence of animism-polytheism traditions. These traditions are rooted in their agricultural lifestyle, communal values, and close-knit family structures. [5] The Ilocano population extends across most parts of the Philippines, beyond the Ilocos Region.

  6. Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Philippines - Wikipedia

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    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]

  7. Suludnon - Wikipedia

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    The Sulud are also known for their traditional practices [10] on the mysticism of the binukot and nabukot. [11] Currently, the Sulud/Panay Bukidnon faces several challenges in their existence although the local governments of Panay have realized their importance and have begun establishing several projects that help preserve their culture [12] [13]

  8. Philippine kinship - Wikipedia

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    Philippine kinship uses the generational system in kinship terminology to define family. It is one of the most simple classificatory systems of kinship. One's genetic relationship or bloodline is often overridden by the desire to show proper respect that is due in the Philippine culture to age and the nature of the relationship, which are considered more important.

  9. Anito - Wikipedia

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    Pre-colonial Filipinos were animistic.They believed that everything has a spirit, from rocks and trees to animals and humans to natural phenomena.These spirits are collectively known as diwa meaning spirit or essence [19] [2] [20] [21] The spirits of humans who died turns into an anito meaning spirit derived from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *qanitu and Proto-Austronesian *qaNiCu ("spirit of the ...