Teenage Social Warfare

Filipino Values

Philippines, having been an archipelago, have not become a hindrance towards having a single values system throughout the country. In whatever part of the country you may be, one will find the same hospitality that the Filipinos are known for as well as many other values that have originated from our forefathers.

The values of Filipinos have been looked upon by foreigners as a weakness instead of strength due to the nature of how they may be abused and manipulated due to these values. But values are what make up a certain nation both in growth and unity. Some may see that Filipino values as a hindrance to the growth of the country and yet others may say that his is what makes our country powerful.

PHILIPPINES

CULTURAL AND FOLK

DANCES

Countries in the world have their own cultures made more colorful, beautiful and vibrant because of Folk Dances that are reflection of who they are. In the east, the Chinese have their symbolic Dragon Dance; the Japanese have the ancestral dance Bon Odori. In the west the Americans have their Square Dance. On the other hand, the Philippines will not be left behind. "The Pearl of The Orient" boasts of a variety of Filipino Folk Dances.

The Philippines consist of 7107 islands, and is broken down in three groups of islands. The Luzon, Mindano, and Visayas. Each of these regions contains different languages, history, religion, and traditions. With each region having different influence in their arts, crafts, and ancestorica l dances. Let’s take a trip through each region and explore the different styles, costumes, Dances and Talents from Each Region. As we explore each of the regions and styles, remember a lot of these Cultural and Folk dances represents hardships and daily back breaking tasks that have turned into an art form. Many of the dances you will read about here were actually activities or chores that the Filipino endured to survive the poor economy and state of the nation....