CONSERVE OUR CULTURAL IDENTITY , PRESERVE IT FOR FUTURE IDENTITIES.

Pride of our country, is our own love for our nation’s identity

“PRESERVING THE PAST FOR THE FUTURE”

Dr. José Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines, is not only admired for possessing intellectual
brilliance but also for taking a stand and resisting the Spanish colonial government. While his death
sparked a revolution to overthrow the tyranny, Rizal will always be remembered for his compassion
towards the Filipino people and the country.

His novels awakened Philippine nationalism

Rizal had been very vocal against the Spanish government, but in a peaceful and progressive manner.
For him, “the pen was mightier than the sword.” And through his writings, he exposed the corruption
and wrongdoings of government officials as well as the Spanish friars.

Today, Dr. Rizal’s brilliance, compassion, courage, and patriotism are greatly remembered and
recognized by the Filipino people. His two novels are continuously being analyzed by students and
professionals.

Nationalism is the desire of members of a nation to govern themselves and to protect their interests -
even at the expense of outsiders. It has been an explosively powerful political force.” NATIONALISM

loyalty and devotion to a nation; especially : a sense of national consciousness exalting one nation above
all others and placing primary emphasis on promotion of its culture and interests as opposed to those of
other nations or supranational groups

NATIONALISM

loyalty and devotion to a nation; especially : a sense of national consciousness exalting one nation above
all others and placing primary emphasis on promotion of its culture and interests as opposed to those of
other nations or supranational groups

From the Philippines, its stronghold, nationalism is a devotion of love for one’s country. Nationalism
means to give more importance to unity by way of a cultural background, including language and
heritage. It implies to a person that his country is the most superior among other countries and he will
defend it no matter what.

Patriotism is a devotion to one’s country for no other reason than being a citizen of that country. It is a
common virtue that pertains to the love for a nation, with more emphasis on values and beliefs. One
who is patriotic will be ready to make any sacrifice for his country. He will never live selfishly for himself
alone. A soldier for instance makes the supreme sacrifice of his life for the sake of his country.

According to Wikipedia, patriotism is “a devotion to one’s country for no other reason than being a
citizen of that country.” Simply saying how one is proud to be a Filipino but without action proves to be
not enough. So in celebration of Philippines’ 113th Independence Day today, I listed down 15 simple
ways to show the world how devoted we really are to our country and to our fellow countrymen.
1. Know that Lupang Hinirang is the title of our national anthem and not Bayang Magiliw.

2. Know our history and our national symbols. I myself just learned that Jose Rizal is yet-to-be officially
declared national hero, along with 8 others.

3. Do not litter and do not smoke in public places.

4. Stay alive! Use overpasses, underpasses, footbridges etc.

5. Obey road rules so you won’t need to bribe MMDA traffic enforcers.

6. Guys, before you go out, pee! So you won’t need to do it in the streets.

7. Buy local products. Look at your shirt’s tag, it says ‘Made in the Philippines’ anyway.

8. Support local tourism. Let’s go to Batanes guys!

9. Mountaineers, when you go up there, bring your garbage down with you.

10. Report police officers riding motorcycles with no helmet.

11. Be a responsible neighbor. Just because you got the mic doesn’t mean we want to hear you belt out
your fave videoke piece, especially when it’s already midnight.

12. Be a responsible FX passenger. Sit accordingly and share the aircon to everyone.

13. Watch at least one or two Filipino movies in a year.

14. Do some volunteering works or at least donate.

15. Magsalita at mag-blog sa Filipino!

First and foremost, patriotism is a concept which brings people together. A sense of solidarity and love
for our country is a sentiment which binds. It is a shared feeling and common goal to do what's best for
the nation as a whole and be supportive throughout this quest.

The act of patriotism and feeling patriotic are things which will make for a stronger nation. Not only will
you be able to relate well to others in your shared love for this country but the more individuals who
express their patriotic feelings, the stronger our country will be as a whole. Those who are patriotic will
do what is right for our nation in the way of supporting efforts to make the country stronger and come
together as a combined group with a common goal. That goal is to do what we can to keep the nation
united and show solidarity for the good of the United States.

Nowadays, globalization is an overwhelming world trend. Advocates of Antiglobalization view

globalization as homogenization. In fact, globalization is not simply homogenization; on the contrary, it
enhances cultural identity. First, People are not mere objects of cultural influences, but subjects who
can reject or integrate culture. Besides, with the development of science and technology, people are
closer than before. The sense of “togetherness” brought with globalization is not at all in conflict with
diversity. In the new era of globalization, people become much more concerned about the uniqueness
and particularity of their own culture. Cultural identity provides the global significance of local
knowledge and the sense of self, community and nation. In terms of science, technology and economic
development, globalization reflects somewhat the theory of convergence and hegemonic control, but in
deeper sense, it promotes cultural identity. This paper tries to explain how globalization and cultural
identity can form a fruitful interaction. If globalization is viewed in terms of togetherness, the world is
more diverse and more “together”.

Culture is changing. People make culture, culture makes people (Tomlinson, 1999). Culture does change
in dialogue with changing economic and socio-political circumstances. A culture changes with other
cultures with which it is brought into contact through commercial or political relations. However,
cultures are constructed by people. At the source of culture, there is social agency: a group of people
with freedom and creativity. Creative persons can contribute to the change and development of a
culture. People are not mere objects of cultural influences, but subjects who can sift various influences
and reject or integrate them. Sometimes, advocates of anti-globalization overlook the power of people’s
subjectivity.

Nationalistic ideology culminated in the Philippines after a long anti-colonial struggle against Spain in
1896. The struggle gave rise to the Filipino national ideology known as Filipinism. The ideology serves as
collective, unifying, and guiding force that freed the nation from colonial rule. It is the same ideology
that has varied in degree, operating as a guiding force within the nation in order to uphold and maintain
the autonomy, unity and identity under many past administrations.

Philippine society has experienced a variety of economic, political, and sociological upheavals as it
trudges along the way to development. As a developing country, it needs to surmount the problem of
poverty that gave rise to some societal problems indicative of moral degradation.

To evoke a sense of national identity, an individual who is part of a nation must not only have
knowledge of national character but a sense of national consciousness as well, that would enable
him/her to have an understanding of his/her continuous task for the nation. In this vein, it is necessary
to strengthen the understanding of national identity among Filipino youth. In as much as it cannot be
strengthened and cultivated in isolation with the virtues and values of the nation, Moral Education is the
subject where it can be significantly enhanced. The low sense of nationalism and national identification
become the great concern of government leaders. The Philippine government and its education sector
unite in the task of providing measures in response to the manifest problems in the country. Efforts to
heighten Filipino’s values of national identity led the Department of Education Culture and Sports (DECS)
to design programs intended to strengthen the teaching of those values in school.

Preserving your culture is important. Your culture is a part of your identity. If you don't preserve your
culture, in later generations, they'll completely forget about the beautiful culture of their ancestors. The
culture your ancestors followed is precious and unique. Don't lose it.

First of all, pass it on to your future generations, the children. Use books, drawings, festivals and
competitions. Experience and live your culture daily. You could also conduct trips to places you find
important to your heritage in order to educate others about its importance. By introducing your culture
to those who don't know about it. Talk about it, cook foods and play the music of your culture for
others. Give friends gifts from your culture. Be an ambassador.

In our own culture, globalization has improved our way of living and created an impetus for us to strive
for a better life. Hence, globalization is neither good nor bad. Rather, certain aspects of the complex and
multi-faceted process of globalization have effects that can be viewed in different ways depending on
the values at stake.

Nationalism can be defined as a devotion of love for one’s country. It means to give more importance to
unity by way of a cultural background, including language and heritage. It implies to a person that his
country is the most superior among other countries and he will defend it no matter what.

Dr. Jose Rizal is now a symbol of inspiration in every Filipino's heart, inspiring them to be nationalistic
and learn to love their birth country in blood.

We Filipinos must begin to embrace and preserve our cultural heritage so that future generations can
enjoy and appreciate our history as well. These systems are more capable of telling us stories and
history than those used in our textbooks. The Philippines' riches include not only its natural splendors
and elegance, but also the culture that once thrived here. While our country is a cultural melting pot,
our cities have yet to fully accept it. However, if our government continues to ignore our ancient
structures, we will be forced to learn our history solely from books.

One's culture and heritage reflect one's personality and way of life in every part of the world. That is
why it is crucial to preserve Filipino cultural heritage because it provides meaning and purpose to our
lives both then and now. It exemplifies our beliefs and traditions; gives form and shape to our values,
customs, and aspirations; and molds and ensures our Filipino identity.

It is important to maintain one's culture because culture is a reflection of a country's people's lifestyle
and identity. While not all Filipino cultures are ideal, they should be preserved because they have been
passed down from generation to generation and have become part of the Filipino identity.

How will the Filipino culture be preserved? There are many ways to preserve one's culture, such as
hosting cultural events that highlight the culture.

One effect of globalization to the Philippines is the lack of Filipino traditions and values that most
younger Filipino don’t appreciate and they don’t even practice it in their daily life. They become more
familiar with Western mentality than being a pure Filipino.

Because of globalization, the effect of these on all Filipino people sometimes is not good especially in
the health of Filipino like the rapid spread of AIDS that mostly comes from the outside the country.
Filipino who have sexual intercourse with a foreigner sometimes gets this kind of disease it can spread
fast to other people without their knowledge.

While fragile, intangible cultural heritage is an important factor in maintaining cultural diversity in the
face of growing globalisation. An understanding of the intangible cultural heritage of different
communities helps with intercultural dialogue, and encourages mutual respect for other ways of life.
There is a risk that certain elements of intangible cultural heritage could die out or disappear without
help, but how can we safeguard and manage a heritage that is constantly changing and part of ‘living
culture’ without freezing or trivialising it? Safeguarding them is about the transferring of knowledge,
skills and meaning. In other words, safeguarding focuses on the processes involved in transmitting, or
communicating intangible cultural heritage from generation to generation, rather than on the
production of its concrete manifestations, such as a dance performance, a song, a music instrument or a
craft

Preservation of culture and heritage through education.

The appreciation of cultural heritage should be communicated through an integrated education

approach in this global society. Sustainability in the preservation of cultural heritage through education
should be encouraged. It is a way of how tangible and intangible cultural heritage can be safeguarded.

The role of media in preserving culture and heritage Digital storage has played a large role in the
preservation of cultural heritage. It has enabled the sharing of cultural and historical heritage around the
world. Digital storage is not only the most popular method of preservation, but it is the trend for the
future.

Protecting culture and heritage To be kept alive, tangible cultural heritage must remain relevant to a
culture and be regularly practised and learned within communities and between generations.
Safeguarding measures to ensure that intangible cultural heritage can be transmitted from one
generation to another are considerably different from those required for protecting tangible heritage
(natural and cultural). There is a risk that certain elements of intangible cultural heritage could die out or
disappear without help, but safeguarding does not mean fixing or freezing intangible cultural heritage in
some pure or primordial form. Safeguarding intangible cultural heritage is about the transferring of
knowledge, skills and meaning