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"Ganito Kami sa Northern Samar"- Joanna Marie D. Arca

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"Ganito Kami sa Northern Samar"- Joanna Marie D. Arca

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CULTURE

→ Samar, officially the Province of Samar, formerly named as Western Samar, is a province in the Philippines located in the Eastern Visayas region. Its capital is the city of Catbalogan. Samar is home to Asia's 2nd largest cave system – the Langon-Gobingob Caves in Calbiga, as well as the world-renowned Sohoton Caves and Natural Bridge. Experience a thrill of the Ulot River Torpedo Boat Ride in Paranas and indulge on the succulent Tenani cuisine. Their native language is called Waray-Waray. It is the fifth most spoken native language in the Philippines with more than 3 million native speakers. Waray-Waray, also called Waray or Samaran or Samareño, any member of a large ethnolinguistic group of the Philippines, living on Samar, eastern Leyte, and Biliran island. The culture is basically Visayan. The most important crop and major source of income for many is the coconut. Other major agricultural products include rice and corn, while sugarcane, abaca, and tobacco are also grown. Cassava and camote (sweet potato) are grown as supplementary staple crops. Pineapple, banana, mangoes, and other fruit are grown year round, as are many vegetables and peanuts. In Eastern Samar, a root crop known as "palawan" is grown. It is not common outside of that area, except in some parts of (Western) Samar like Basey and Marabut. Leyte is a big producer of bananas.

BELIEF

→ The belief is that the more money showered upon them, the more blessings will come their way. The word Waray means “none” or “nothing” or “not". The tribal Waray believed in many deities, or diwata. There were almost 50 gods or goddesses in Waray mythology, for everything from rainbows, greediness, time, flying creatures, and poison, to different worlds. There were also many rituals, since they believed there were spirits in everything around them. Farming and fishing are the main livelihood. In the entire cropping season, from land preparation up to post harvest, the farmers perform rituals invoking the nature spirits and ancestor spirits for a good harvest. This is also complemented by Christian customs as the recitation of novenas (9-day). Fisherfolk likewise ask permission from the water spirits for safety at sea and a good catch.

TRADITION

→ Many Waray-Waray traditions can be traced to pre-colonial times. For example, the Kuratsa dance is a very popular traditional dance of the Waray-Waray at many social gatherings, especially weddings. It is very common throughout Samar. The couple who dances the Kuratsa are showered with money by the people around them.  The Kuratsa is believed to be a Mexican import (supposedly from La Cucaracha dance typical to Monterrey region of Mexico) – the Kuratsa is however, very different in the manner of execution than the Mexican counterpart. Even the “basic” Kuratsa music is not based on melodies.

CUSTOM

→ The Waray-Waray are often stereotyped as brave warriors, as popularized in the tagline, “basta ang Waray, hindi uurong sa away” (Waray never back down from a fight.) Waray stereotypes include being musical, happy-go-lucky, laid back, heavy drinkers, and swift to pick fights. Warays are also known for their love of music, in particular the Kuratsa, a courtship dance with music based on native and Hispanic influences. Local artists often create Waray versions of popular songs, such as "An Bahal nga Tuba" that was based on a Mexican song. Waray never back down from a fight. They are known as happy and contented people. They are also known for their love of music. It is rather apt to advocate that the Waray is imbued with courage, which is a quality of being brave. We are very well-known to have the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or being deflected from a chosen course of action.

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"Ganito kami sa BOHOL"- Jane Russel M. Roquero

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"Ganito kami sa BOHOL"- Jane Russel M. Roquero

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ISLAND: Balicasag Island
PROVINCE: Tubigon, Bohol

💟 Culture/s:

Bohol is one of the island provinces to have developed a culture of its own. The Boholanos are known to be thrifty, law-abiding, hospitable, religious, humble people. Surrounded by big body of water, they became expert sea-farers and famous traders. They have always been portrayed in a way that sometimes they abhor. In spite of these portrayals they remain modest and undisturbed.

💟 Belief/s:

To a Boholano, the intonation and accent should not be considered a defect, it is a trademark of the twang the native tongue. Every town, province or even every country for that matter has its own intonation and accent in speaking their own language and that the Boholanos are proud that they have their own, a symbol and identification that they are real Boholanos. So they have nothing to fear for being despised. Instead they have to preserve it.

💟 Tradition/s:

The month of May is a fiesta fever for Boholanos. No day passes without being celebrated elsewhere in Bohol town or barangay. It is a tradition that has been inculcated in their minds. Wherever they are, be it Manila, Mindanao, Cebu, or even abroad, they do not fail to go home just to attend the fiesta celebration and for family reunion.

💟 Custom/s:

Boholanos are generally friendly and they love conversations, but some of them are too shy to initiate a chat with a tourist. Start a conversation from your side and you'll see more than just smiles. Boholanos are very family-oriented. They value solidarity and togetherness, like going to church together during Sundays. They open their doors to guests, give their warmest welcome gestures, prepare their finest chinawares never used on ordinary days, and serve for-guest-only food.

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"Ganito kami sa Batangas"- TODIO,ELAIZZA ANNE O 

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"Ganito kami sa Batangas"- TODIO,ELAIZZA ANNE O 

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CULTURES/S:
-The Province of Batangas is most famous for their production and market of the Balisong or Philippine Butterfly knife. Batangas is the Heart of the Tagalog Language as the dialect of Tagalog spoken endue closely resembles the Tagalog spoken before the arrival of the Spanish. Linguistically BatangueÃ±os are withal known for their unique affectation of a great deal placing the particles e or ga (equivalent of particle ba Filipino), ordinarily as a marker of stress on the sentence, at the end of their spoken sentences or speech; for example: Ay, oo, e! (Aye, yes, indeed!). Some even prolong the particle e into ala e, though it really has no meaning in itself. Religion also plays an important part in the daily lives of BatangueÃ±os, as it is abode to the Archdioces of Lipa, one of the most powerful centres of the Roman Catholic church in the Philippines.

BELIEF:
-Batanguenos are religious people. Proofs of this are the numerous churches and parishes filled with worshippers in every local barangay and towns in the province. They believe that God is the creator of all things and the provider of all graces. Therefore, man should honor, thank and love God.

TRADITION:
-Batangas wedding tradition make a beautiful and exciting feast. Batangueños has high regard for the sanctity of marriage making the event a lengthy and grand occasion. Holy Week is a solemn religious tradition celebrated annually in Batangas and most parts of the Philippines.

CUSTOM/S
-The manners and customs of the natives of this province differ very little, if at all from the other inhabitants of the archipelago, this being the case more especially with regard to the Tagalog province of Luzon.
As a rule, the Filipinos of Batangas are very hospitable, moderate, sober, and religious and very much attached to the soil of his birth – a characteristic which distinguishes the race in general. Simplicity is also one of the most salient characteristics of the natives of this province.
The inhabitants of the province are very much attached to the soil where they first saw light, and only to emigrate to another section when obliged to do so by necessity; they very rarely do so for the sole purpose of improving their fortunes. The adventurous character which greatly distinguishes solutes, and especially the Anglo-Saxon race of other countries of the world, is not present in the natives of the province. The natural affection of the native of this province for the land in which he was born is easily explained because having but few wants and not knowing luxury, he is not forced to seek elsewhere the little which he requires to live, as in view of the prodigality of nature on this section, he always has more than necessary.

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"Ganito kami sa Bicol" - Abirin, AL-Shamier R.

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"Ganito kami sa Bicol" - Abirin, AL-Shamier R.

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Island: None

Province: Tiwi, Albay

💟Culture/s:
The Bicol Region has a wide range of cultural heritages that showcase its rich history. Originally descended from incomers from China, the inhabitants of Bicol mostly has a mix of Chinese, Arab and Spanish ancestry, and most are Catholics devotee.
The Spanish influence in Bicol resulted mainly from the efforts of Augustinian and Franciscan Spanish missionaries. Through the Franciscans, the annual feast of the Virgin of Peñafrancia, the Patroness for Bicolandia, was started. Fr. Miguel Robles asked a local artist to carve a replica of the statue of the Virgin in Salamanca; now, the statue is celebrated through an annual fluvial parade in Naga City.

💟Belief/s:
Mostly of Bicolanos are Christians especially Roman Catholics which is scene on cities, towns and barrio celebrating festive events in honor of saints and Catholic Mass is a daily occurrence in a lot of Bicol's Churches. It also has a small but notable Protestant and Muslim minorities.

💟Tradition/s:
Some persisting traditional practices are the pamalay (pamamanhikan), pantomina sa tinampo(traditional Bicolano dance with movements inspired by the courtship and lovemaking of doves) and tigsikan( a kind of poetry). Beliefs on god, the soul and life after death are strongly held by the people. Related to these, there are annual rituals like the pabasa, tanggal, fiestas and flores de mayo.

💟Custom/s:
Bicolanos are also friendly and sweet. This is manifested during social celebrations and local fiestas. One way of their means to socialization is through drinking which establishes discussions with lesser inhibitions and formality. This earned them the reputation of being hospitable. It is also notable that in Bicol most of the dishes are served with chili peppers which is a custom where in People of Bicol Region can handle spice more than others. Bicolanos also have close family ties. Many Bicolanos live near their families for most of their lives, even as independent adults.  The setup of co-housing in the province is also widely practiced.

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"Ganito kami sa Pangasinan"-Doria,Crizza Chen G.

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"Ganito kami sa Pangasinan"-Doria,Crizza Chen G.

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ISLAND:Hundred Island

PROVINCE:Alaminos,Pangasinan

Culture/s:
>>The Galila Hundred Islands Festival is held from March 16 to March 21 every year.  Galila means “come” in the vernacular, and the festival includes the 100 Islands Adventure Race.

Belief/s:
>>The people of Pangasinan are noted for their piety; both the Virgin of Manaoag and the Son of God (Divino Tesoro) are said to have worked miracles. However, they also maintain a deep-seated belief in supernatural beings beyond the fold of the Church. These include the pasatsat, a gruesome ghost rolled up in a mat, and dikay dalen, literally, ‘grass of the earth,” dwarves who form a band and parade around at midnight, riding on bamboo twigs that sway with the wind. In pre-Christian times, the supreme deity was “Ama-Gaolay.” The people believed anitos or spirits lurked everywhere, capable of inflicting pain and suffering, or of granting rewards. The Pistay Dayat (Feast of the Sea) is an ancient ritual offering to the spirits of the waters to pacify the gods.

Tradition/s:
>>Dressed in traditional burial clothes and carrying lighted candles, Pangasinan cantore, or singers, stop at neighbor's homes where they receive sweetened rice cakes as rewards for their singing.

Custom/s:
>>CITY AND BARANGAY FIESTAS Festive, colorful and vibrant. Alaminos City celebrates a traditional Filipino fiesta. The weeklong celebration usually starts on March 17 with events and fairs decorating the whole city before, during and after the actual date of the fiesta. Alaminians and visitors are treated to a galore of concerts by famous artists, beauty pageants and sports competitions. Food and product fairs spice up the city fiesta showcasing the people’s ingenuity and various products of Alaminos City. The action and spectacle continue until the wee hours of the evening highlighted by a fireworks display. Fiesta is incomplete without the carnival rides like the Ferris Wheel or Merry-Go-Round. Children especially enjoy going to the circus, chomping and gulping treats as their eyes silently gape at trapeze artists, magicians and sword eaters. A barangay fiesta in Alaminos City is a scaled version of the city fiesta. Local bands take the place of famous recording groups. Pageants for ladies and gays and sometimes mini-fashion shows are staged in the evening. Basketball competition is a popular day event. Host families usually prepare sumptuous food intended for guests and friends from neighboring barangays.

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"Ganito kami sa Bicol" - Satarain, Jellah Faye O. 

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"Ganito kami sa Bicol" - Satarain, Jellah Faye O. 

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ISLAND : Calaguas Island
PROVICE : Sta. Elena, Camarines Norte

CULTURE:

The Bicol Region has an array of cultural sites that showcase its rich history. Originally descended from incomers from China, the inhabitants of Bicol often mix Chinese, Aab and Spanish ancestry, and most are devout Catholics.

BELIEF:

The great majority of them are Christians, with small but significant Protestant and Muslim minorities. The majority of the Bicolano people are Roman Catholics, as evidenced by cities and towns celebrating festivals in honor of patron saints, and Catholic Mass is celebrated daily in many of the Bicol Region's churches.

TRADITION:

Some persisting traditional practices are the pamalay, pantomina and tigsikan. Beliefs on god, the soul and life after death are strongly held by the people. Related to these, there are annual rituals like the pabasa, tanggal, fiestas and flores de mayo.

CUSTOM:

The Bicolanos live in the provinces south of Luzon Community namely Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Masbate, Albay and Sorsogon. With large tracts of land, farming has become the chief occupation of the people. They also engaged in fishing, logging, cattle-raising and handicraft.

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"Ganito kami sa Leyte"- Nicole D. Ibañez

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"Ganito kami sa Leyte"- Nicole D. Ibañez

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Island: Kalanggaman Island
Province: Carigara Leyte

💟Culture/s:
The culture is basically Visayan. The Waray-Waray are often stereotyped as brave warriors, as popularized in the tagline, "basta ang Waray, hindi uurong sa away" (Waray never back down from a fight.) Farming and fishing are the main livelihood.

💟Belief/s:
the belief today in Leyte, these fairies or encantados are spirits who live like men with their belongings in big trees and other selected places. They can appear to men they like. They come out of their places at moonlit nights and appear to men.

💟Tradition/s:
This tradition was handed down from many generations past. They also produce embroidered mats with flowers, birds, fishes, mermaids and scenes from folktales and legends. Other traditional art forms of the region are pottery of Tanauan, Leyte and Biliran, basketry of Calbiga, Samar and Carigara, Leyte, Matalom, Leyte.

💟Custom/s:
Fiestas are celebrated with prayer, food/drinking dance and music. Many Waray-Waray traditions can be traced to pre-colonial times. For example, the Kuratsa dance is a very popular traditional dance of the Waray-Waray at many social gatherings, especially weddings. It is very common throughout Samar.

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"Ganito kami sa Batangas" - Pantajo, Nicole Lein P. 

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"Ganito kami sa Batangas" - Pantajo, Nicole Lein P. 

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Island: Fortune Island
Province: Tanuan, Batangas

Culture/s:
The Province of Batangas is most famous for their production and market of the Balisong or Philippine Butterfly knife. Batangas is the Heart of the Tagalog Language as the dialect of Tagalog spoken endue closely resembles the Tagalog spoken before the arrival of the Spanish. Linguistically BatangueÃ±os are withal known for their unique affectation of a great deal placing the particles e or ga (equivalent of particle ba Filipino), ordinarily as a marker of stress on the sentence, at the end of their spoken sentences or speech; for example: Ay, oo, e! (Aye, yes, indeed!). Some even prolong the particle e into ala e, though it really has no meaning in itself. Religion also plays an important part in the daily lives of BatangueÃ±os, as it is abode to the Archdioces of Lipa, one of the most powerful centres of the Roman Catholic church in the Philippines.

According to historians and melodyologists, Batangas is also the home of the Kumintang, an ancient Filipino war song, later evolved to be the Kundiman, the paramount of Filipino prowess Songs. Aside from the Kundiman, the province is also the origin of the lively Balitao or Balitaw (though the province of Cebu may argue) and the worship dance Subli. As harmony forms an integral part of Batangas history, BatangueÃ±os are frequently distinguish singing the Huluna (a Tagalog lullabby, so taxing because of its lengthy mellismas), the Duplo and Karagatan (a debate do by singing), the Pasyon (a narrative of the passion and death of Jesus Christ) and to a greater extent other song forms.

Belief/s:
Batanguenos are religious people. Proofs of this are the numerous churches and parishes filled with worshippers in every local barangay and towns in the province. They believe that God is the creator of all things and the provider of all graces. Therefore, man should honor, thank and love God.

Tradition/s:
The Philippines is generally a festive nation, and Batangas festival is one good example. Maybe because of the Spanish influence during the 16th – 18th century the Philippines was colonize by the Spaniards. According to the old Filipinos, the Spanish in the early days where the one’s who initiated the festive mood in the Philippines.

These festive celebrations do exist in the province of Batangas. In the month of May, most of the barrios do celebrate the barrio fiestas. This is a celebration that the batangueños can’t miss.

The fiesta should be celebrated rain or shine. And most of the people will make their own way to celebrate the event. If they don’t have the money, they are willing to take a loan, or sell their farm animals just to celebrate the one’s a year fiesta.

Most of the people, specially the old one’s believe that celebrating their patrons saint day, will give them luck. This is why they are willing to stake their last earned money for a one-day celebration.

If you have a chance to experience this fiesta, you will notice that everybody is invited. You don’t need to know your host to enter one’s house. They will accommodate you even this is the first time you have met. And treat you as a long time friend.

One Batangas festival I recommend you must experience is the Parada ng Lechon (roasted pig parade) in Balayan Batangas. This event is celebrated every June 24. This event coincides with the feast day of San Juan.

Another religious festival batangueños are known for is the Tapusan Festival in Alitagtag. The Tapusan honors the holy cross, and is celebrated May 31 every year. The parade is one of a kind. Floats garlanded with flowers including the image of the Virgin Mary, parade the streets of the town.

The Tinapay Festival (Bread Festival) in Cuenca, considered the bakers of Batangas province. It is held annually from February 7 to 13. The patron saint of Cuenca, Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage is being honored for abundant living and thanksgiving.

Additional Batangas Festival:

Salubong Festival – April 16 in the towns of Alitagtag and Bauan.

Anihan Festival – September 24 to 29, in Lobo.

Coffee Festival – December 11 to 16, in Lipa City

Kinulob Festival - April 21 to 25, in Mabini

Paskuhan Sa Maraykit - December 2, in San Juan

Tinapahan Festival - April 29 to May 1, at Lemery

Batangas wedding tradition make a beautiful and exciting feast. Batangueños has high regard for the sanctity of marriage making the event a lengthy and grand occasion.

Holy Week is a solemn religious tradition celebrated annually in Batangas and most parts of the Philippines. A nation where majority of its people are Roman Catholics and taken possession by Spain for three centuries.

Customs:
The manners and customs of the natives of this province differ very little, if at all from the other inhabitants of the archipelago, this being the case more especially with regard to the Tagalog province of Luzon.

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"Ganito kami sa Lanao Del Norte"-Eldregy Toreña

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"Ganito kami sa Lanao Del Norte"-Eldregy Toreña

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Island:White Sand
Province: Bacolod,Lanao Del norte

Culture:
Lanao del Norte is called “The Land of Beauty and Bounty”. Beauty because the exquisite gorgeousness of nature can be seen and experienced in Lanao del Norte with its cascading waterfalls, springs and lakes that dot the tropical landscape of the province. they are famously known for their ancient artifacts, wood carvings, cultural dances, artworks, golden cultural attire and their distinctive cuisine. Maranao culture has been known internationally due to its authenticity and pulchritude. Maranao villages are made up of a few nucleated households: several families may live under one roof in a food-sharing relationship.

Beliefs:
The Maranao version of Islam includes many elements of pre-Islamic belief and ritual, particularly those connected with agriculture, the spirit world, and the cycles of nature. Islamic beliefs strongly reflect Sufi influence, especially in vocabulary and chants at rituals.

Tradition:
Polygamy is one of the traditions of Maranaos that is still practiced upon to this day, especially for Maranao males. Polygamy is when a person marries more than one wife or husband. During the ancestral times, Maranao leaders, those who have royal blood, are usually the people who used to adapt polygamy.

Customs:
The Lanao del Norte Dance Ensemble also performed traditional Maranao dances like the Kapamalong, Pag-apir, and Singkil. They also played lively Kalilang music (maranao word for celebration) played through indigenous musical instruments like the kulintang, debaken and gong.Sarimanok, Papanoka "Mra" or "Mara patik" is a legendary bird of the Maranao that is a ubiquitous symbol of their art. It is depicted as a Hoodhud (Arabic) with colorful wings and feathered tail, holding a fish on its beak or talons. The head of Sarimanok is like the head of a Hoopoe (Balalatoc in maranaw) and is profusely decorated with scroll, leaf and spiral motifs (okir). It is a symbol of good fortune.

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"Ganito kami sa Quirino"-Velasco,Josie Ann S.

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"Ganito kami sa Quirino"-Velasco,Josie Ann S.

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ISLAND:  None
POINT OF INTEREST: Governor's Rapids
PROVINCE: Quirino

💟Culture/s: Quirino is a landlocked province in the Philippines located in the Cagayan Valley Region in Luzon. It has a very unique name because QUIRINO is name after the 6th President of the Philippines which is Elpido Quirino.  The province is known for its rugged topography, which makes it a beautiful paradise for outdoor-loving travelers.Quirino is predominantly Ilocano but there are also other ethnic groups. “There are migrants, Ifugao, Cordillera people, Ibanag. They come from all over but there is unity, different cultures living in harmony. The capital of Quirino is Cabarroguis which also known as  “Forest Heartland of Cagayan Valley”.

💟Belief/s:Quirino is predominantly Roman Catholic with 54 percent adherence while Evangelicals and United Methodist Church serve as significant minorities with up to 20% of the population. Some people still practice indigenous beliefs.

💟Tradition/s:
- Quirino Province celebrates its annual Festivity, dub as "PANAGDADAPUN FESTIVAL" an Ilocano word which means assembly or the gathering of every Quirinian. Highlight of this annual celebration is the grand parade which was enjoined by different agencies found in the province together with the convergence of all tribes thru street dancing portraying the different culture and history of the province. It is celebrated every month of September which coincides with the Araw ng Quirino Foundation every Municipality has its own festival which features their unique culture and practices. It is being celebrated every September 7-10 of the year. Also there's a lot of festivals they always cerlebrate Diffun- Pammadayaw Festival which inspires for those who are productive and achievers in any field of expertise and vocation through recognition and giving honors or “Pammadayaw”, Cabarroguis- Ginnamuluan Festival  which encompasses all desirable, admirable traits, characteristics and virtues of the Filipinos,Saguday - Pagay-Pagay Festival

which symbolizing  the industry, perseverance and zeal of the rice producing people towards development and more.
-As an ILOCANO/ILOCANA some people think that we are (kuripot) which is not true because we just how to spend the money in a right way,Ilocano's love vegetables.

💟Custom/s: The Ilocanos used to be  a feared  tribe because of their headhunting ritual, which coincides with the blooming of the red-blood flower of the “bagbag-tree”. They are simply half naked and clothed g-strings for the male and wrap skirts for the females. They are also fond of coiled wire bracelets and fancy jewelries. The hunters,slash and burn farmers living around the valleys of the Quirino,Nueva Viscaya,Isabele, Cagayan etc. who have a strong pride in their penchant for hunting heads but they have already abandoned the practice.  Men do most of the hunting while the women plant rootcrops, rice, tobacco and bananas in small cleared fields.
- The Ilocano have little contact with lowland people except when occasionally trading dried deer meat.
-Ilocanos, who form the majority of the people living in the province, the Tagalogs, Pangasinenses, and the other people from neighboring provinces, these indigenous tribes went deeper into the forest.

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"Ganito kami sa pampanga"-Sayo,Shane Madeleine L.

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"Ganito kami sa pampanga"-Sayo,Shane Madeleine L.

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PROVINCE: SAN ISIDRO,SAN LUIS PAMPANGA

CULTURE:

Kapampangans are famed for their culinary prowess. Pampanga, on the other hand, offers vibrant festivals that showcase the province's rich culture and unique native traditions. Kapampangans are proud of who they are, and these festivities demonstrate their contented home life. Every province has its own unique celebration.

BELIEFS:

The majority of Kapampangans are Christians, including Roman Catholics, Aglipays, Methodists, and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Non-Christian religions are practiced by a small number of people.

TRADITION:

The Parol Festival grew bigger and better as the years passed, appealing to the Kapampangan's enthusiasm for the grandiose, small-town customs, and outdoing each other—papel de hapon became fiberglass, rotors replaced switches to regulate lights, two became 20 feet, and a few bulbs became 10,000. (and only because the organizers capped it at that number).

CUSTOMS:

Baptismal Rites practices

Birth practices

Courtship and marriage

Death and burial

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"Ganito kami sa Batangas"_ Ma. Sophia Bianca Boliche 

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"Ganito kami sa Batangas"_ Ma. Sophia Bianca Boliche 

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Provine: Lian Batangas

CULTURE: Batangas has a population dominated by Tagalogs, with a significant Bicolano and Visayan minority. Locals are called Batangueños (or Batangueñas for women). Filipino Chinese and Moros (Muslim Filipinos) can be found in the cities

BELIEFS: Batanguenos are religious people. Proofs of this are the numerous churches and parishes filled with worshippers in every local barangay and towns in the province. They believe that God is the creator of all things and the provider of all graces. Therefore, man should honor, thank and love God

TRADITION: Batangas wedding tradition make a beautiful and exciting feast. Batangueños has high regard for the sanctity of
marriage making the event a lengthy and grand occasion. Holy Week is a solemn religious tradition celebrated annually in Batangas and most parts of the Philippines

CUSTOMS: . is a good indication that religious tourism in Batangas can be sustainably developed since the people are preserving their religious ideals and are willing to share them to their visitors. presents the assessment of the respondents on the customs and traditions of religious tourism in Batangas. Results show that both residents and tourists generally agree to all statements presented and have almost the same assessments on customs and traditions

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" Ganito kami sa Pampanga " - Kyla Mae B. Begas

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" Ganito kami sa Pampanga " - Kyla Mae B. Begas

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Island: Consuelo beach
Province: Pampanga, Macabebe.

CULTURE
- Kapampangans are well known for their passion for food. But Pampanga also has colorful festivities that reflect its rich culture and unique native traditions. Kapampangans are proud of who they are and these festivals are proof of their happy home living. Each province has their own distinct.

BELIEFS
Kapampangans are mostly Christians, a majority of which are Roman Catholics, Aglipay, Methodists, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). A few belong to non-Christian religions.

TRADITION
- A tradition that appealed to the Kapampangan’s love for the grandiose, small town customs, and outdoing each other, the Parol Festival became bigger and better as the years passed—papel de hapon became fiberglass, rotors substituted switches to control lights, two became 20 feet, and a few bulbs became 10,000 (and only because the organizers scapped it at that number).

CUSTOM

Birth Practices
Baptismal Rites Practices
Courtship and Marriage.
Death and Burial

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"Ganito kami sa Bohol"-Stephanie Clarie A. Enojas

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"Ganito kami sa Bohol"-Stephanie Clarie A. Enojas

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ISLAND: Panglao Island
PROVINCE:  Pilar Bohol

CULTURE:  The Boholano culture is much like the culture of the Philippines (specifically of the Visayas). It is based on the majority population of Austronesian peoples on the island. There are influences from indigenous Melanesian people such as the Eskaya tribe, and from the colonizing Spanish and trade with Mexico. Bohol is famous for its Chocolate Hills; its tarsiers, which may be the world's smallest primate; its heritage sites and old stone churches.

BELIEFS: Religion. Most Boholanos are Catholic, with a minority professing Protestant faiths and Islam. The former indigenous Boholano religion was largely eliminated by the Spaniards.

TRADITION: Bohol festivals and feast days are part and parcel of Boholano culture. Boholanos are fun-loving, generous to a fault, and deeply religious. These traits push them to celebrate and put up festivals aside from the yearly honouring of saints in respective towns and barangays of the province. Fiestas in Bohol are characterized by an abundance of food, overflowing beer and “tuba” (coconut wine) and mass gatherings. Boholanos are known to splurge during fiestas.

CUSTOM:  Bohol Customs
As for authentic local flavors, guests are always surprised with treats in forms of various local snacks brought in by barefoot staffers, which is said to be another Boholano custom. Even at the Handuraw Spa, the massages and treatments each carry a Boholano stamp.

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"Ganito kami sa Oriental Mindoro"- Ruffa Mae Sta. Ana

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"Ganito kami sa Oriental Mindoro"- Ruffa Mae Sta. Ana

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Island: BUYAYAW ISLAND
Province: ORIENTAL MINDORO

CULTURE: The principal language in Mindoro is Tagalog, although in some parts it has been greatly influenced by the native Visayan and Mangyan languages. Mainstream Filipino and Taglish are, indeed, present in and around such areas as Puerto Galera, Pinamalayan, and Calapan City.

BELIEFS: The religion of the indigenous Mangyan population is animism. Though they are into animism as a religion, the Catholic Church in some of Mindoro's parts is also active. For two decades, Calapan City in Oriental Mindoro has been the venue of one of the country's most colorful celebrations – the Sanduguan Festival.

TRADITION: CARRY ON WITH TRADITIONS. Pandang-Gitab was inspired by women carrying oil lamps as they send off their husbands to fish out to the sea at early dawn. Pandang-Gitab, an annual festival, is a lively street dance, adapting the basic steps and music of the original Pandanggo sa Ilaw.

CUSTOM: Some of these rituals include the panudlak, the rite of the first planting; the rite of rice planting itself; and the rites of harvesting which consist of the magbugkos or binding rice stalks, and the pamag-uhan, which follows the harvest.

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"Ganito kami sa Bayawan"- Roselyn Calipusan

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"Ganito kami sa Bayawan"- Roselyn Calipusan

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ISLAND :  BAYAWAN CITY
PROVINCE : Negros oriental, bayawan city

CULTURE : Bayawan has always been known as one of the great rice producers in the country. Thus, residents celebrate annually the rice harvest through a traditional festivity. Aside from this, the Bayawanons are deeply religious and this formed part in the cultural heritage of the city:

BELIEFS : Negros Oriental faces Cebu to the east across the Tañon Strait and Siquijor to the south-east (which happened to be part of the province before). The primary spoken language is Cebuano and the predominant religious denomination is Roman Catholicism.

TRADITION : The Philippines is a country of fiestas, Negros Oriental is a proivince full or year round fiestas. We have 24 fiestas each dedicated to their respective patron saints, and topping it off is the BUGLASAN FESTIVAL the fiesta of the entire province, usually taking place in the 2nd week of October

CUSTOM : The indigenous religion long gave way to Roman Catholicism as the dominant religion. The people of Negros Occidental value hospitality, family, humor and hard work.

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“Ganito kami sa Dipolog City- Mc James B. Tumimbang

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“Ganito kami sa Dipolog City- Mc James B. Tumimbang

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ISLAND : SICAYAB BEACH
PROVINCE : RELOCATION SITE DICAYAS, DIPOLOG CITY

CULTURE : P’gsalabuk is a Subano term that means “togetherness”. In the festival, the City Government of Dipolog aims to showcase the myriad interplay of culture: Lumad, Moro, and the varied and diverse culture of the settlers from all over the Philippines as well as the Spanish, Chinese, American, and other Asian culture that have been so meticulously woven and shaped into what is known as the unique Mindanao tri-people culture.

BELIEFS : The common religion is Christianity, and Muslim

TRADITION : In celebration of the Dipolog City fiesta, locals hold a religious procession around the city's major thoroughfares that ends at the church patio where devotees dance before the image of St. Vincent Ferrer, our patron saint, to the accompaniment of drum beats.

CUSTOM : Dipolog City’s founding anniversary, Adlaw sa Dipolog culminates the P’gsalabuk festival. It is a time of continuous festivals in Dipolog with inter- government agency sports activities, awarding and giving recognition to exemplary Dipolognons.

Another festival of Dipolog, Dahunog sa Dipolog is an assemblage of interschool competitions. During this festival, a parade band competition and the Miss Teen Tourism Dipolog pageant are the highlighted events.

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"Ganito kami sa OCCIDENTAL MINDORO" - Kissie R. Laviste 

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"Ganito kami sa OCCIDENTAL MINDORO" - Kissie R. Laviste 

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ISLAND: White Island
PROVINCE: San Jose, Occidental Mindoro

💟Culture/s:
📌Occidental Mindoro is a cultural melting pot, populated mostly by recent immigrants. The indigenous people in the province are the Mangyans (Manguianes in Spanish, Mañguianes in Old Tagalog), consisting of 7 distinct tribes which are:
-Ratagnon
-Tau-buid
-Hanunuo
-buhid
-Tadyawan
-Alangan
-Iraya
📌They occupy the foothills and interior.

💟Belief/s:
📌 The common religion falls under Christianity.
📌 The mangyan's practice animism.
📌 Indigenous people were peace loving.
📌 Courtship takes a romantic flavor.
📌 Have a complex spiritual belief system.

💟Tradition/s:
📌 Their traditional religious world view is primarily animistic; around 10% have embraced Christianity, both Roman Catholicism and Evangelical Protestantism (The New Testaments have been published in six of the Mangyan languages).

💟Custom/s:
📌 Mangyan is mainly subsistence agriculturalists, planting a variety of sweet potato, upland (dry cultivation) rice, and taro. They also trap small animals and wild pigs. Many who live in close contact with lowland Filipinos sell cash crops such as bananas and ginger.
📌 Some of these rituals include the panudlak, the rite of the first planting; the rite of rice planting itself; and the rites of harvesting which consist of the magbugkos or binding rice stalks, and the pamag-uhan, which follows the harvest.

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