Filipino Tradition

The Philippines has been ruled by Spain for a long period of time. The Spanish colonization lasted for more than three centuries or 377 years to be exact,thus explain why majority of our cultures and traditions were contributed by the Spanish-Mexican descent.Folk music,folk dance,art,food,literature,religion and language are the most visible influence by the Hispanics on us.Philippines is the only Catholic country in Asia.Philippines are known for holding annual festivities in different parts of the county.It is to honor the patron saints of different towns,villages or regional districts.The festivities are celebrated with church ceremony, street parade accompanied by bands and fireworks( in honor of the patron saints).Houses are full of visitors and foods are overflowing.Each town or villages or barangays hold game like palosebo, agawang buko, paluan ng palayok,dance,singing and beauty contest with lots of prizes to be won.Dinagyang, Sinulog, Ati-Atihan, Panagbenga or Flower Festival , Pahiyas- these and other festivities in the country are just among that attract many tourists and tradition that has been passed from generation to generation.Next time you visit the Philippines,think of visiting those places and you'll have a real good time of your life.