#Philippine culture
Articles tagged with «Philippine culture».
Winner Jumalon: Artistic Career and Visual Style
Profile of Filipino visual artist Winner Jumalon, his career, exhibitions, and artistic philosophy.
Buwan ng Wika: History, Evolution and Observances of the Philippine Language Month
Overview of Buwan ng Wika, the annual August observance in the Philippines promoting the Filipino language and indigenous tongues.
Bugkalot people: History, Culture and Ancestral Domain
Overview of the Bugkalot (Ilongot) indigenous group in Luzon, their culture, language and ancestral lands.
Jose T. Joya: Abstract Expressionism and Artistic Legacy
Jose T. Joya (1931–1995) was a Filipino National Artist who pioneered abstract expressionism in the Philippines.
Philippine Spanish: Linguistic Profile, History and Status
Overview of Philippine Spanish, a conservative dialect with unique phonology, vocabulary and sociolinguistic status in the Philippines.
Pagibang Damara: Harvest Festival of San Jose City
Pagibang Damara is an annual harvest festival in San Jose City, Nueva Ecija, celebrating agricultural bounty with street dancing and cultura...
Sexuality in the Philippines: History, Religion and Social Change
An overview of sexuality in the Philippines, covering indigenous practices, Spanish and American religious influences, and modern legal and...
Filipino Sign Language: History, Legal Status and Cultural Impact
Overview of Filipino Sign Language (FSL), its history, legal recognition under RA 11106, and cultural significance.
Stephanie Comilang: Life, Art and Cultural Legacy
Filipina-Canadian artist and filmmaker Stephanie Comilang explores diaspora, migration and colonial history through science-fiction document...
Ofelia Gelvezon-Tequi: Life, Art and Legacy of a Philippine Printmaking Pioneer
Ofelia Gelvezon-Tequi is a pioneering Filipina visual artist known for her political printmaking and paintings exploring women's roles and c...
Carrillo: History and Techniques of Philippine Shadow Puppetry
Carrillo is a traditional form of Philippine shadow puppetry from the Spanish colonial era, featuring cardboard puppets and moro-moro tales.
Death anniversary: Traditions in the Philippines and Asia
Death anniversary customs in the Philippines, China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, India, Sri Lanka, Judaism and Western Christianity.
Philippine kinship: Terminology, hierarchy and social structure
An overview of the Philippine kinship system, its generational terminology, and the cultural emphasis on age and respect over biological tie...
Pinoy pride: Definition, manifestations and critical reception
An analysis of Pinoy pride as a Filipino nationalist philosophy, its cultural manifestations and academic critiques.
Bamboo cannon: History, operation and cultural impact
Bamboo cannons are traditional homemade firecrackers using calcium carbide or kerosene, popular in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
Culture of the Philippines: History, Diversity and Traditions
An overview of the diverse culture of the Philippines, shaped by indigenous roots, Spanish and American colonialism, and regional ethnic tra...
Filipino martial arts: History, weapons and training methods
An overview of Filipino martial arts (Arnis, Eskrima, Kali), their history, weapons, and tactical systems.
Zarzuela: History, Forms and Cultural Legacy
Overview of zarzuela, the Spanish lyric-dramatic genre, its history, forms, and cultural impact in Spain and the Philippines.
Funeral practices and burial customs in the Philippines
Overview of indigenous, Christian, Muslim, and regional funeral customs in the Philippines, from pre-Hispanic jar burials to modern wakes.
National symbols of the Philippines: Legal status and legislative history
Overview of the 12 official national symbols of the Philippines, their legal basis, and the legislative history of proposed symbols.