Pe Assignment

Igtos, Fevi Kate N.
Stem 12 – R
Sir Raul Almonia
Assignment on Physical Education and Health III
A. How does traditional and folk dances give empowerment to the culture
of its different origins such as provinces, tribes and ethic group, and to
the country Philippines?
Culture is one of the identities of a certain nation. The Philippines was

known for its rich culture and tradition that was mold and build by time and
history. With the used of traditional and folk dances, it becomes an instrument to
uplift the Filipino culture to be well known nationally and more importantly
internationally. In our country, the variety of folk dances are abundant. The
Philippines has seventeen regions in total from all the three main islands: Luzon,
Visayas, and Mindanao. Each of those places there has a distinct culture and folk
dances that were preserved and still practice by some locals. It only shows that
Filipinos do care about the tradition that we have, and they believe that it is also
the best way to promote their place.
One of the common traits of Filipinos is that we love to celebrate

occasions. During occasions, it is also the time of gathering and having a sharing
of food to eat on by different people who were there to witness and have fun with
the locals. To give an example, in the region of Cordillera, specifically in Baguio
City which is known to be summer capital of the Philippines, visitor either locals
or foreign go there not just because of its cold weather but also to learn the
culture and tradition of native and indigenous groups in Cordillera.
The term tradition and folk dances have a deeper meaning lie on it. It
speaks more than its definition. Through folk dances, it unites Filipino people
across this archipelago and it brings us to be proud of our own identity. It is
amazing to think that the folk dances that we have are unique compared to the
folk dances of other countries as well. We may have the past of being ruled by
another country but that did not stop us in making our own that is patterned
originally and authentically of Filipino lives.
B. As a Filipino student, why traditional and folk dances should be

observed in Philippines school?
The young generation of the Philippines, in which I belong to is

responsible for looking and preserving our tradition and folk dances. As what late
President Jose P. Laurel said in his 1994 speech he addressed the youth on
this "I shall be happy to say a few words to you later in connection with the
integration movement of the Filipino youth not only in the public and private
schools but of all Filipino young men and women all over the islands so that the
youth of the land may be not only a strong factor in supporting this government
and in making this Republic an enduring nation but also so that with the help and
cooperation and loyalty of the Filipino youth, we may be in a position to transmit
as a heritage to future generations a country, a people, compact and united in
the bonds of a common affection.” It was an emphasis on that message that the
youth are the future of our nation, my generation will soon be the leaders and
more importantly the working people of this country.
It is relevant that during young age, children will have an appreciation and
knowledge about our tradition and folk dances. School is one of the institutions
that is a task to teach students of it. And as a student, we should also put our
heart in learning it, and better apply what we learned into something that can
contribute to the growth of our tradition and folk dances. Our simple way of
dancing folk dances during "Linggo ng Wika" and other school programs shows
how we showcase the rich and unique folk dances that we have and by that, it
gives an impact in awareness of students and also to their family as well.
Even in higher schools like universities and colleges they also required
students to participate and promote activities that are related to tradition and folk
dances. We, students, main purpose is to study but we must also not forget that
the capabilities that we have are needed and useful for the improvement and
empowerment of the certain culture and tradition that we belong to. The future of
our country belongs in our hands now.

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Igtos, Fevi Kate N.

Sir Raul Almonia

Assignment on Physical Education and Health III

Culture is one of the identities of a certain nation. The Philippines was

One of the common traits of Filipinos is that we love to celebrate

B. As a Filipino student, why traditional and folk dances should be

The young generation of the Philippines, in which I belong to is

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