CULTURE

THE FAMILY
CULTURE &
TRADITION HARANA It is a traditional form of
courtship in which a woman
stands in front of her window
and a man sings outside at
night. There was once a set of
protocols, a
harana has a code of conduct
and a distinct style of
performance.
MARRIAGE AND
WEDDING CUSTOMS
In many rural areas of the Philippines,
marriage is a group decision made by the
bride and groom's parents and relatives. At
this point, the parents of the girls
request that the young man inform his
parents of their desire to speak with
them. A specific date has been set aside for
this purpose. The suittor's parents, along
with their relatives and friends, arrive at
the bride's house, bringing food and drinks
with them. During this time, the girl's

PAMAMANHIKAN
PAGMANO
parents state the conditions and demands.
accomplishments that will lead to the
wedding's completion
In many rural areas of the Philippines,
The action of placing the back of an
CHILDBEARING
marriage is a group decision made by
elder's hand is known as lamano or mano. the bride and groom's parents and

BELIEF
This was taught to children as a way of relatives. At this point, the parents of
greeting those who were older than the girls request that the young man
inform his parents of their desire to
them, including grandparents, parents, The birth of a baby is not just a
speak with them. A specific date has
uncles and aunts, and even their parents' been set aside for this purpose. The private affair for one couple or
parent suittor's parents, along with their family; it is a culturally significant
friends. Nowadays, the younger relatives and friends, arrive at the event to be celebrated by the whole
bride's house, bringing food and drinks
generation besos or kisses the cheeks of community. In the Philippines,
with them. During this time, the girl's
their elders rather than. However, in parents state the conditions and pregnancy, birth and the time period
rural areas, this practice is still very demands. after is surrounded by a wide variety
much alive. accomplishments that will lead to the of beliefs, traditional practices and
wedding's completion
rituals that involve both mother and

CLOSE FAMILY TIES

BAYANIHAN
infant.

One of their distinguishing

LIVING WITH
characteristics is their close family ties.
The Filipino people most
PARENTS
It is one of the exceptional cultural More than anything else, Filipinos
values that Filipinos possess. The family treasured culture It simply
place a high value on the presence
looks out for one another and is taught means lending a helping hand
of family. Another Filipino
to be loyal to family and elders by simply to the community and working
tradition that distinguishes them
obeying their authorities. This is one of together to achieve common
the distinguishing features of Filipinos. goals. Bayanihan is also known is adult children living with their
The preference for family reunions as community spirit. parents. In contrast to the United
during secular and religious holidays States, where children leave the
such as Christmas v, New Year's Eve, All home after finishing high school or
Saints' Day, Holy Week, Fiestas,
college,
homecomings, birthdays, weddings,
graduations, baptisms, funerals, and so on
Many Filipinos continue to live
demonstrates that Filipinos valued not with their parents after college
only our culture but also our heritage. until they marry.