QUARTER 4 – WEEK 2

ASPECTS OF CULTURE

NAME: ALUBA, SHEEN SCHOOL: MCCNHS TEACHER: THEREZA VILLE REDONDO

PRE – TEST
1. C
2. A
3. D
4. D
5. D

RECAP
1. INSTITUTION
2. BELIEFS
3. NORMS
4. TRADITION
5. CULTURE
6. LANGUAGE
7. PRACTICES
8. BEHAVIOR
9. SOCIETY
10. VALUES
ACTIVITY 1: ASPECTS OF CULTURE

ACTIVITY 2: CHARACTERISTICS OF CULTURE

1. D
2. C
3. B
4. F
5. H
6. A
7. E
8. J
9. I
10. G
WRAP UP: ACROSTICS AND YOUR NAME
VALUING: ESSAY WRITING
The Rich Culture of Philippines and Why It’s Very Unique

In various regions of the world, Filipinos are known as settlers. They are similar to the
chameleon in that they can readily adapt to varied situations. They flourish in order to survive.
Their mantra is "survival of the fittest."

Filipino culture is distinct from that of other Asian countries, and beliefs apply every day in
the lives of Filipinos, revealing how rich and wonderful the people's culture is. This characteristic
is commonly observed during fiestas and holidays, when many Filipinos do their utmost to
entertain their visitors. The Philippines' culture is a mash-up of traditional Filipino and Spanish
Catholic traditions, as well as influences from America and other regions of Asia.

Language

The Philippines is believed to have 175 languages spoken. Almost all of them are
Malayo-Polynesian languages. There are 13 indigenous languages with almost 1 million
speakers among those listed.

Music

Music is highly important to Filipinos. To generate sound, they employ a variety of

materials. During festive events, they like performing dances (Tiniking and Carinosa) and group
singing. Spanish settlers introduced them to a range of musical instruments such as the ukulele,
trumpet, drums, and violin. The majority of their music is modern, and they've learnt to compose
their own songs based on real-life occurrences. Folklore, which was influenced by the early
church and Spanish literature, is also popular. Jose Rizal, the country's national hero, is well-
known for his literature and novels inspired by the country's liberation tale.

Religion

The Christian religion is practiced by the vast majority of Filipinos. Spain had such an
impact on the population that the Philippines became one of only two exclusively Christian
nations in Asia Pacific, the other being East Timor. According to Wikipedia, Christianity is the
religion of around 80% of the Philippine people (primarily Catholics), Islam is the religion of
11%, and other faiths and beliefs make up the remaining 9% of the population.

Celebrations

Christmas is one of the most celebrated holidays in the Philippines. On December 24th,
families and relatives meet to savor meals prepared for "Noche Buena," a Spanish word that
meaning "midnight dinner" to greet Christmas Day. Another holiday that brings together Filipino
families is New Year's. One of the various customs of the Filipinos is to wear dotted clothing and
to prepare round fruits on the table to signify wealth.

Sports

Filipinos are competent not only in industry but also in sports. Arnis, a kind of martial arts,
is the national sport of the Philippines. Filipinos like watching American sports such as
basketball, football, and, more lately, boxing, which has helped the Philippines gain international
recognition. Manny Pacquiao, a Filipino sports star, has been elevated to a pedestal as a result
of his boxing prowess, and many Filipinos have risen to prominence in the sports arena.

Foods and Meals

Filipinos are voracious eaters, despite the fact that their tiny stature conceals this fact.
Because of the variety and distinctiveness of its cuisine, the Philippines is renowned as Asia's
melting pot. Filipinos can't spend a day without eating rice. They enjoy simple rice with salty fish,
poultry, and pork. They start with rice and then go on to the numerous appetizers they've
learned to eat and create. Filipinos eat at the same times every day: in the morning, mid-
morning, lunch, afternoon (merienda), and evening.

They love a variety of sweet delicacies imported from other nations, which inspired them
to create their own sweets such as "mahablanca," a dessert composed of coconut milk, maize,
and sugar, or "puto" and "palitaw," all of which are made of coconut milk. They also like "halo-
halo," which translates to "mixing," a popular dessert made of layers of cornflakes, ice cream,
little bits of gelatin, milk, and shaved ice.

During important events, such as a town's main festival in celebration of their saint's feast,
a beloved delicacy known as "lechon," a suckling pig roasted until the skin gets crispy, is
served. Some street delicacies, like as the famed "balut," a cooked duck egg with an embryo,
and fish and squid balls on a stick coated in spicy and sweet sauces, are also popular in the
nation.

Conclusion

Because of the impacts of colonialism and neighboring nations, the Philippines has a very
distinct culture. Filipinos are industrious people that seek to make life better for the next
generation of their family. This country is a dynamic, fascinating, and varied place to live and
visit because of the melting pot notion that is visible in its culture.
POST – TEST
1. C
2. A
3. D
4. A
5. C