by Admin | Sep 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Spanish colonial period’s influence sparked a fascination among Filipinos with terno. A design such as the baro was greatly influenced by the costume worn by statues of the Blessed Virgin. Women had to wear the pañuelo as a veil or to cover their breasts...
by Admin | Aug 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
The pharaohs of ancient Egypt are where zoos first appeared in history. Of course, the intention was different. Back ago, it was either done out of vanity or as a gift to other kings. Animal trainers and zookeepers appear over the centuries, and human understanding of...
by Admin | Jul 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
Folk dances have been passed down through generations and are tied by tradition. Folk dancing is a collection of numerous dances rather than a single dance genre. Each folk dance genre has ties to the Old World that may be traced back several generations (or...
by Admin | Jun 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
On June 12, the Philippines will celebrate its Independence Day once more. The Philippines, a nation of over 7,000 separate islands in the western Pacific, achieved independence from Spanish rule more than 120 years ago. General Emilio Aguinaldo made this...
by Admin | May 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
Are you curious about the traditional dating norms in the Philippines? Like in many Asian nations, a young couple’s relationship is seen as a family matter; thus, the male must make an in-person introduction by visiting the woman’s home to meet her family. Even though...
by Admin | Apr 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
Arnis/Eskrima/Kali, the most well-known Filipino fighting styles, are referred to as Filipino Martial Arts (FMA). These defence systems are a result of our fundamental need to protect ourselves. Different warfare dynamics have been imposed over time on the islands...
