St.

Paul College of Ilocos Sur

(Member, St. Paul University System)
St. Paul Avenue 2727, Bantay, Ilocos Sur

Material and
Non - Material Culture
Marie Kelsey A. Macaraig
BSN 4
GED 101 - UTS
 Material Culture
Material culture includes all the physical things that people create
and attach meaning to. Clothing, food, tools, and architecture are
examples of material culture that most people would think of.
Natural objects and materials (rock, dirt, trees, etc.) aren't
considered to be part of material culture. However, how people
view natural objects and how they use them are.
 Non- Material Culture
Nonmaterial culture includes creations and abstract ideas
that are not embodied in physical objects. In other words,
any intangible products created and shared between the
members of a culture over time are aspects of their
nonmaterial culture. Social roles, rules, ethics, and beliefs are
just some examples.
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Material culture I wish to keep
 Traditions
• The fiesta is part and parcel of Filipino
culture. Each city and barrio has at least one
local festival of its own, usually on the feast
of its patron saint, so that there is always a
fiesta going on somewhere in the country..
• The Philippine fiesta is a lot more that it
seem on the service. It is the tie that binds
Filipinos from a region or an area together, a
time to reunite with your extended family
and you kababayans (countrymen/women.)
 Food Cuisine
• The Philippines is known as Asia’s melting
pot because of the uniqueness and variety
of their food. Filipinos can’t go a day
without including rice in their meals. They
love plain rice matched with salted fish,
chicken and meat. They serve rice first
followed by the various viands they have
grown to eat and cook. Filipinos have a
very regular eating schedule: morning,
mid-morning, lunch, afternoon (merienda)
and dinner.
Food Cuisine
• Adobo
• Siningang na baboy
• Lechon
• Sisig
• Balut
• Isaw
• Sorbetes
• Halo-halo
• Puto bumbong
• Bibingka
 Music, Art, Literature
• Music, arts, and literature play a big role in the
Philippine culture and arts because Filipinos are very
creative.
• Filipinos are also fond of folklore, which was influenced
by the early church and Spanish literature. Myths are
very famous in the Philippines culture, especially in the
provinces. And when it comes to literature, the Filipino
culture never disappoints. Even Dr. Jose Rizal, the
Philippines national hero, is famous for his literature and
novels about Philippine independence. As for the
Philippine Pop Culture, many artists are world-renowned
such as Sarah Geronimo, Regine Velasquez, and Julie
Anne San Jose among others.
 Music, Art, Literature
• Architecture (Bahay Kubo (Nipa Hut), Bale
(Ifugao House), Ivatan House, Torogan
(Marano House), Badjao’s Stilt Houses and
Houseboats, Vinta (A traditional colorful
boat in Mindanao)
• Weaving and Clothing (Piña Fabric, T’Nalak
Woven Cloth, Tapis, Yakan, Barong
Tagalog, Baro at Saya)
• Philippine and Luzon folk dance (Carinosa,
Tinikling, Itik-Itik, Sayaw sa Bangko,
Pandanggo sa Ilaw, Maglalatik)
 Larong Pinoy
• Larong Pinoy is the games of our
heritage ( Laro ng Lahi ). It is a cultural
treasure ( yaman ng lahi ) cherished
by generations of Filipinos. It is a
favorite past-time that is close to the
hearts of Filipinos, encompassing
generations --- from our
grandparents, to our parents, and
among the youth & toddlers of today
 Cultural Tourism
• Heritage tourism helps preserve a community's unique
character and identity, including its historically relevant
assets, natural resources, and eco-systems. This brief
presents the uniqueness of Philippine culture and
heritage.
• It is connected to all business, from buying and selling
of goods or service to providing pleasure and leisure
activities away from the home environment
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Non- Material culture I wish
to keep
 Language
• In the Philippines, there are about 76 to 78 major language groups, with more
than 500 dialects. Despite the diversity in language and culture across the
nation, one can never deny the beauty of the Filipino language. What makes our
language different from others is that

1. We are inclusive. We don't assign genders on our pronouns that make it

easier to communicate. In the Philippines, we don't have the counterpart of
"he and she". We use "siya at sila" for anyone instead, no matter what their
gender is. We also refer to "husbands or wives" as "asawa o kabiyak".
Language
1. We practice respect for the elderly and strangers. While a simple
"Magandang Umaga po!" can easily be translated to "Good morning!" and
"Ano po?" to "What?", our usage of "po, opo, ho, and oho" transforms a
phrase into a much polite and affectionate greeting.
2. And lastly, we have words that could be lost in translation because it
is best understood by Filipinos only. We convey specific emotions with
specific terms such as "Kilig" and "Tampo". While we can translate the
former to a happy and thrilling feeling, and the latter to a slightly
disappointed and angry feeling, it is much more complicated than that
because these words can only be associated or used with someone we
like.
Values
1. Children are taught to be respectful
from the early stages of their life,
by introducing phrases ‘po’ and
‘opo’ when talking to adults.
Attending to what people think and
respecting everyone is a vital part
of Filipino values. . A common act
of respect towards elders is
‘pagmamano’, which is the act of
raising the back of their elders’
hands to their forehead for
accepting their blessings.
Values
1. Bayanihan Filipino culture
2. Before, the Filipino men used to
serenade (harana) a woman he
was courting.
3. Filipinos call their older siblings
“ate” for older sisters and “kuya”
for older brothers to show respect.
4. Hospitable
5. Palabra de Honor
6. Pamamanhikan
7. Pakikisama
Religion
1. The majority of Filipino people
practice the Christian religion.
Spain highly influenced the people
to the extent that the Philippines is
one of the most predominantly
Christian nations in the Asia Pacific.
We can’t deny the fact that religion
plays a big role in shaping not just
the Philippine culture but also
other cultures.
Family Structure
1. The basic social unit of the country is the
family, which also includes the
intermediate family members (aunts,
uncles, grandparents, cousins) and other
outside relations (godparents and close
friends). As such, many children have
several godparents and when parents are
out of the country to work, children are
mostly left to the grandparents to watch
over them.
2. This filipino culture teaches me to value
my family
 Cultural Tourism
• Heritage tourism helps preserve a community's unique
character and identity, including its historically relevant
assets, natural resources, and eco-systems. This brief
presents the uniqueness of Philippine culture and
heritage.
• It is connected to all business, from buying and selling
of goods or service to providing pleasure and leisure
activities away from the home environment
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Non- Material culture I wish
to change
 Superstitious Beliefs
• Superstitious beliefs or pamahiin continue to influence
the daily lives of the Filipino people, from fortune, love,
and marriage to family, illness, and death. It may seem
unusual since there’s no scientific explanation or
whatever, but many still believe because it typically
serves as a warning for potential hazards.
 Superstitious Beliefs
• Uncontrolled belief in superstitions can have negative
impact on how people conduct their lives. It is a major
hindrance to social progress and advancement. It can
lead to irrational decisions, such as trusting in the
merits of good luck and destiny rather than sound
decision making
 Tsimosa .Marites
• The dictionary defines gossip or “tsismis” in Filipino
as idle talk or rumor, about the personal or private
affairs of others. And the act of gossiping is known
as dishing or tattling. Filipinos' fascination on idle
talk dates back to pre-Spanish period
• What makes Filipino gossip wrong is the fact that it
is usually filled with envy which could be attributed
to the close-minded nature of the Filipinos. It is a
passive-aggressive way of inflicting harm to their
enemies.
 Filipino Time
• “Filipino time” originally describes the Filipinos' penchant for starting, or
arriving at, events some 15 to 30 minutes later than the set time.
• Related to the mañana habit, Filipino time refers to the Filipinos' own
unique brand of time, which is known to be minutes or hours behind the
standard time. In other words, we tend not to observe punctuality at all.
• Filipino Time shows how we Filipinos can have a lack of respect for other
people's time.