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In this age of technological development, people can become familiar with the culture

and art of other countries without leaving their own country. Filipino culture and arts are
equally integral to the cultural history of the Philippines and to the strengthening and
development of Filipino identity. Culture is the characteristics and knowledge of a particular
group of people, such as language, religion, cuisine, social customs, music, and art. Art is the
expression or application of human creativity and imagination, usually expressed in visual forms
such as painting and sculpture and producing works that are valued primarily for their beauty
and emotional power increase.
Filipino art reflects a society with diverse cultural influences and traditions. Most of the
modern aspects of Philippine cultural life developed under the foreign rule of Spain and then
the United States. Today, technology has improved and evolved, and the preservation of
traditional Filipino culture and art may be in jeopardy in view of Filipino likes and dislikes of
Filipino culture and art.
The Philippines is a culture in which East meets West. The Filipino people have a distinct
Asian background, with a strong Western tradition. The modern Filipino culture developed
through influence from Chinese traders, Spanish conquistadors, and American rulers. Filipino
people tend to be very hospitable, especially to Western visitors. Because of their strong ties to
Spanish culture, Filipinos are emotional and passionate about life in a way that seems more
Latin than Asian. This is easily seen in the works of comporary artists such as Rody Herrera in his
painting Unahan Sa Duluhan.
The family is the basic and most important aspect of Filipino culture. Divorce is
prohibited and annulments are rare. The family is the safety net for indivuduals, especially
older people, during difficult economic times. Children will often stay with their parents into
adulthood, only leaving when they get married. Political and business ties are often influenced
by family relationships.

Bienvenido Lumbera in his book

Revaluation: Essays on Philippine Literature, Theatre and Popular Culture


(1984)http://www.columbia.edu/~hauben/ronda2014/Culture-Philippines.pdf

Influenced Culture in the Philippines


Colonization and occupations that have influenced modern Filipino culture.

Avery Masanga
May 29, 2021
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/69aeb0ce761e42babe138b32186cde90

Abigail Sabido
|August 2, 2019|
Culture
https://www.xiliumvirtual.com/blog/philippine-pop-culture

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