There are more than 70 languages in the Philippines. Most of them belong to Malay-Polynesian language family. Tagalog, Cebu, Ilogano, Bikol, Sama, Bambanya and Bangka Sinan are widely spoken. Tagalog is the national language.
Characters are Latin alphabet pinyin characters. Most other dialects also use Latin alphabet pinyin.
About 85% residents believe in Catholicism, 4.9% believe in Christianity, a few believe in independence and Protestantism, indigenous people believe in primitive religion, and Chinese believe in Buddhism.
tattoo
Residents of Park Jung-soo in Neiku, regardless of gender, age and age, like tattoos. When the child grows to 12 years old, many patterns are tattooed on his arms, chest and back. With the growth of age, there will be more and more patterns on your body.
Take the sea as home
Bazaar people live at sea all the year round, take boats as their home, live and die here, and are almost isolated from the outside world. Intermarriage is allowed within the tribe. If you are the spouse of a close relative, you should pray to Poseidon for disaster relief at the wedding.
gamecock
Popular cockfighting competition in the Philippines. Bureaucratic gentry are extremely common in all walks of life from cities to rural areas. Cockfighting can be divided into three categories: natural cockfighting, local mixed cockfighting and imported cockfighting. There is also a kind of "Mondinaud" cockfighting, which is a hybrid of American, Cuban and Spanish local chickens and has the best record. The chicken farm is built in the center of the hall, with a platform height of about 1.5 meters and spectators around. After the cockfighting begins, the chicken owners hold their own chickens, tie the drumsticks with 1 long blades and put them in the fence. After the fierce battle began, the two sides fought to the death. Once the blade hits the target, the cockfighting scene is thrilling and cruel, which not only attracts a large number of local audiences, but also attracts many foreign tourists.
marriage customs
Most Filipinos are free to fall in love and get married. In rural areas, young men often woo the girls he loves with songs and send them bouquets. The colors of flowers are white and pink, and brown and red are taboo colors. Marriage in the Philippines is decided by parents. The man proposed to the woman's house through the matchmaker and paid the bride price. The wedding was planned by the imam. Girls aged 12 and 13 are considered married. The marriage customs of aborigines are varied. There are two main ways of Igorot's engagement: parents' marriage and trial marriage. During the trial marriage, if you cannot have children, you can separate at any time. Bananas are allowed to marry more. Most of them are arranged by parents, and cousins often marry each other. When the short black man proposed, the bow and arrow shot through the bamboo tube placed by the woman in the distance. If you miss, it means that the man is unable to support his wife and the purpose of proposing marriage is difficult to achieve.
Holy week festival
The first Sunday after March 15 every year is a seven-day religious celebration held by Filipino Catholics to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus. There are activities every day for seven days in Holy Week. On Sunday, Christians prayed in the church, and then * * * commemorated Jesus' entry into Jerusalem before the crucifixion. On the holy Monday, Bible study began. Mass is holy Tuesday. On Holy Wednesday, the "Holy Jubilee" was held for the crucifixion of Jesus. Holy Thursday, repentance day. Holy Friday is Good Friday, and a "holy burial" is held that night. Holy Saturday is the day of Jesus' resurrection, and Holy Week reaches * * *. To commemorate the reunion of Jesus and the Virgin Mary, a "party * * *" was held.
St stowe's day
Every year 15 days. Legend has it that there was a farmer in Banaha in ancient times. When no one else got anything, he still got a bumper harvest. After his death, he was respected by the local people as the protector of this land. /kloc-When he died in May of 0/5, people decorated their houses with "cakes" made of various colors of rice. On this day, people also carry a tall statue of a farmer. His name is San Isdo. ...& gt& gt
Question 2: What are the customs of Filipinos? How to treat them? Social customs in the Philippines: The general characteristics of social customs in the Philippines can be summarized in the following words: Filipinos are frank, straightforward and cheerful, and believe in Roman Catholicism. Unfortunately, the American way likes to imitate women first, which is quite popular. They generally like jasmine as the national flower, indicating good luck, making friends, being polite and paying attention to etiquette and civilization. In the details of life, influenced by western society, the upper class in the Philippines is very popular with women first. No matter what you do, you are used to paying special attention to women. However, in rural areas, women's status is very low because most of them are more than men. Their upper-class lifestyle is limited to imitation, and they like the American lifestyle best. They have strong family values and generally like others to talk about and praise their families. People in the upper class generally like suits; Ordinary people, men like white shirts, suits and pants; Women like to wear collarless dresses or sand cages; Old people still like to wear hemp or grass or wooden slippers. They like jasmine words best. People think that jasmine is full of fragrance, giving people a happy and beautiful impression. People respect it as the national flower and regard it as a symbol of purity, sentiment and friendship. When welcoming guests, hospitable Filipinos often string jasmine flowers into beautiful garlands and offer them around their necks to show their pure friendship with visiting guests. Etiquette: Filipinos are used to shaking hands when meeting guests in social situations. When you are with acquaintances or relatives and friends, you are usually very casual. When some men and women meet, they often pat their shoulders as gifts. When young people meet their elders, they should kiss the back of their hands to show their respect for them. When young girls meet their elders, they should kiss their cheeks as gifts. When the younger generation meets the elder, they should take off their headscarf and put it on their shoulders before speaking, and bow deeply, calling the elder "Bo" (meaning "Bo"). * * * Christians should shake hands when they meet. If they don't wear hats when they meet outdoors, they must cover their heads with their left hands. Some primitive tribes in the Philippines hold hands in a unique way when they meet guests. As soon as he shook hands, he turned and walked back a few steps, which meant to let the other person know that there was no knife hidden behind him. They thought it was a sincere and true handshake. Belief taboo: most Filipinos believe in Roman Catholicism; There are still a small number of people who believe in * * * religion; Ethnic minorities believe in primitive religions. People who believe in primitive religions believe in animism and worship the gods of nature, especially crocodiles and birds. They think there is a god bird, which is a great and all-powerful god of creation. It created heaven, earth and people, and is called batalla. Filipinos are very taboo about the number "13". It is considered that "13" is an "evil god", a symbol of bad luck and disaster, and an extremely disgusting number. They are afraid to pass things or food with their left hand. Think that the left hand is dirty and dirty, and it is extremely disrespectful to use it. They are usually reluctant to talk about politics, religion, national situation and corruption. * * * Christians are afraid of pigs. They banned pork and used pig products; I don't drink milk or wine. Filipinos do not like ginger; I also don't like eating animal guts and things with strong smells; Not interested in the whole fish. Eating habits: Rural people in the Philippines generally live on rice and corn. Non-staple food is mainly vegetables, seafood, eggs, poultry and meat. Dishes like to put more spices, especially spicy spices. Bananas in Zamboanga City and the coastal areas of Sulu Sea in the Philippines are used to eating cassava and fish. They seldom eat rice. Although beef, mutton and pork are not taboo, most people are anorexic with meat. They like to eat all kinds of fruits, especially sugar cane. Filipinos are addicted to chewing betel nuts in their daily lives. Betel nut is always indispensable in their hospitality. Besides this custom, people in Golosz like to chew tobacco leaves. They are used to eating western food, but they are also interested in Chinese food. People in the upper class are used to eating with knives and forks, while rural people and believers are used to grabbing food with their right hands. The eating habits of Filipinos have the following characteristics: 1. Pay attention to the pleasing of dishes and the freshness of dishes. 2. Generally, the taste is not salty, fragrant, sweet and slightly spicy. The staple food is rice, and people are used to eating pasta. 4. Non-staple foods such as beef, mutton, chicken, duck, fish and refined pork. I also like tomatoes, cauliflower, green peppers, bamboo shoots, mushrooms and other vegetables; Seasonings such as sugar, balsamic vinegar, pepper, pepper, curry powder, etc. 5. Cooking methods prefer dishes made by frying, frying and baking. 6. Chinese food likes China's Sichuan cuisine and Jiangsu cuisine. 7. Haipu likes Beijing Roast Duck, Braised Sanbai, Cauliflower in Milk Soup, Winter Bamboo Shoots, Green Pepper in Red Juice, Eggs in Red Juice, Crispy Chicken, Dried Fish and vermicelli ... >>
Question 3: What do Filipinos usually eat? Filipinos' food culture: Generally speaking, Filipinos' diet is mainly rice and corn. Sometimes I also eat corn and potato flour with vegetables and fruits. Farmers only mash rice before cooking. Cook rice in a crock or bamboo tube and eat it with your hands. Filipinos' favorite foods are boiled cassava with coconut milk and boiled rice with coconut milk. As food, corn is dried, ground into powder, and then made into various foods. Most upper-middle class people in this city eat western food. Today, I will take you to taste a delicious meal like "flying".
Question 4: What are the customs taboos in the Philippines? It is generally not allowed to eat durian and other strong-smelling fruits in the car. Coconut can't be brought into the car, lest the juice drip and attract ants and other insects. You can't smoke in the car while driving. You can't eat durian and other fruits with strong smell in the hotel room, otherwise you will be fined. In the Philippines, when greeting others, you should straighten your arms, palm down and throw paper. Palm up is considered an insult. Avoid talking about the internal affairs of the Philippines, the Catholic Church and politicians. Filipinos are forbidden to be brown and red. Avoid using the number 13.
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Question 5: What do Filipinos like? Watching beautiful women bask in the sun on the beach. Now it's time to hold America's thighs tight. This country has no ideas of its own. It was colonized by Spain and America.
Question 6: What etiquette should we pay attention to when dealing with people in the Philippines? If you are only meeting foreign guests, please make sure that the clothes are clean and tidy, regardless of whether LZ is male or female, and the clothes must not be wrinkled, so as to have something to say. Ladies with conditions, it is better to spray some good perfume, and it doesn't matter if the clothes are brighter. Men had better wear a suit and tie. Be polite and remember to say hello when you meet. Although basically foreigners pay more attention to polite greetings, they are also common. If you don't want to be rude, remember to bring your most beautiful smile. If you want to do your favorite job, they like parties, and they like parties very much. They like to hold parties whenever something happens. Basically, both men and women should like sweets and seafood, at least everyone I meet likes chocolate. Their party is basically a food conference. They like swimming and singing KTV after supper. Most Filipinos are open-minded, but even so, don't tell them everything. They have a long tongue. Maybe next second, your secret will be known to everyone. If you want to get along with them for a long time, I can only say that I pray for you with God, because you should pay great attention to all your words and deeds from beginning to end, and don't let any of them see any mistakes and make people talk about it. If it is wrong, apologize and correct it in time, and there must be no more problems when correcting it. I hate to say this, but most Filipinos are servile. They are lazy, greedy, talkative and easy to bully. Of course, there are Filipinos who are good and kind in all aspects, but this probability is very small. I hope I can help you. . .
Question 7: What are the customs in the Philippines? Philippine social customs:
The general characteristics of Philippine social customs can be summarized in the following words:
Filipinos are frank, straightforward and cheerful.
Believing in Roman Catholicism "13" is ominous.
The American way likes to imitate women first.
It is generally believed that jasmine is the national flower to show good luck.
Be good at making friends, be polite to others and pay attention to etiquette and civilization.
In the details of life, there are the following characteristics: influenced by western society, the upper class in the Philippines is very popular with the trend of giving priority to women. No matter what you do, you are used to paying special attention to women. However, in rural areas, women's status is very low because most of them are more than men. Their upper-class lifestyle is limited to imitation, and they like the American lifestyle best. They have strong family values and generally like others to talk about and praise their families. People in the upper class generally like suits; Ordinary people, men like white shirts, suits and pants; Women like to wear collarless dresses or sand cages; Old people still like to wear hemp or grass or wooden slippers. They like jasmine words best. People think that jasmine is full of fragrance, giving people a happy and beautiful impression. People respect it as the national flower and regard it as a symbol of purity, sentiment and friendship. When welcoming guests, hospitable Filipinos often string jasmine flowers into beautiful garlands and offer them around their necks to show their pure friendship with visiting guests.
Etiquette etiquette:
When Filipinos meet guests in social situations, men and women are used to shaking hands as gifts. When you are with acquaintances or relatives and friends, you are usually very casual. When some men and women meet, they often pat their shoulders as gifts. When young people meet their elders, they should kiss the back of their hands to show their respect for them. When young girls meet their elders, they should kiss their cheeks as gifts. When the younger generation meets the elder, they should take off their headscarf and put it on their shoulders before speaking, and bow deeply, calling the elder "Bo" (meaning "Bo"). * * * Christians should shake hands when they meet. If they don't wear hats when they meet outdoors, they must cover their heads with their left hands. Some primitive tribes in the Philippines hold hands in a unique way when they meet guests. As soon as he shook hands, he turned and walked back a few steps, which meant to let the other person know that there was no knife hidden behind him. They thought it was a sincere and true handshake.
Belief taboo:
Most Filipinos believe in Roman Catholicism; There are still a small number of people who believe in * * * religion; Ethnic minorities believe in primitive religions. People who believe in primitive religions believe in animism and worship the gods of nature, especially crocodiles and birds. They think there is a god bird, which is a great and all-powerful god of creation. It created heaven, earth and people, and is called batalla.
Filipinos are very taboo about the number "13". It is considered that "13" is an "evil god", a symbol of bad luck and disaster, and an extremely disgusting number. They are afraid to pass things or food with their left hand. Think that the left hand is dirty and dirty, and it is extremely disrespectful to use it. They are usually reluctant to talk about politics, religion, national situation and corruption. * * * Christians are afraid of pigs. They banned pork and used pig products; I don't drink milk or wine. Filipinos do not like ginger; I also don't like eating animal guts and things with strong smells; Not interested in the whole fish.
Eating habits:
The rural population in the Philippines usually lives on rice and corn. Non-staple food is mainly vegetables, seafood, eggs, poultry and meat. Dishes like to put more spices, especially spicy spices. Bananas in Zamboanga City and the coastal areas of Sulu Sea in the Philippines are used to eating cassava and fish. They seldom eat rice. Although beef, mutton and pork are not taboo, most people are anorexic with meat. They like to eat all kinds of fruits, especially sugar cane. Filipinos are addicted to chewing betel nuts in their daily lives. Betel nut is always indispensable in their hospitality. Besides this custom, people in Golosz like to chew tobacco leaves. They are used to eating western food, but they are also interested in Chinese food. People in the upper class are used to eating with knives and forks, while rural people and believers are used to grabbing food with their right hands.
Filipinos' eating habits have the following characteristics:
1. Pay attention to the pleasing color of dishes and the freshness of dishes.
2. Generally, the taste is not salty, fragrant, sweet and slightly spicy.
The staple food is rice, and people are used to eating pasta.
4. Non-staple foods such as beef, mutton, chicken, duck, fish and refined pork. I also like tomatoes, cauliflower, green peppers, bamboo shoots, mushrooms and other vegetables; Seasonings such as sugar, balsamic vinegar, pepper, pepper, curry powder, etc.
5. Cooking methods I like dishes made by frying, frying, roasting and other cooking methods ... >>
Question 8: What outdoor brands do Filipinos like? There are many brands in the Philippines, but due to limited consumption power and hot weather, outdoor products are generally sold to tourists.
Question 9: Living habits and social customs of Filipinos in the Philippines;
The general characteristics of Philippine social customs can be summarized in the following words:
Filipinos are frank, straightforward and cheerful.
Believing in Roman Catholicism "13" is ominous.
The American way likes to imitate women first.
It is generally believed that jasmine is the national flower to show good luck.
Be good at making friends, be polite to others and pay attention to etiquette and civilization.
There are the following characteristics in the details of life:
Influenced by western society, the upper class in the Philippines is very popular with ladies first. No matter what you do, you are used to paying special attention to women. However, in rural areas, women's status is very low because most of them are more than men. Their upper-class lifestyle is limited to imitation, and they like the American lifestyle best. They have strong family values and generally like others to talk about and praise their families. People in the upper class generally like suits; Ordinary people, men like white shirts, suits and pants; Women like to wear collarless dresses or sand cages; Old people still like to wear hemp or grass or wooden slippers. They like jasmine words best. People think that jasmine is full of fragrance, giving people a happy and beautiful impression. People respect it as the national flower and regard it as a symbol of purity, sentiment and friendship. When welcoming guests, hospitable Filipinos often string jasmine flowers into beautiful garlands and offer them around their necks to show their pure friendship with visiting guests.
Etiquette etiquette:
When Filipinos meet guests in social situations, men and women are used to shaking hands as gifts. When you are with acquaintances or relatives and friends, you are usually very casual. When some men and women meet, they often pat their shoulders as gifts. When young people meet their elders, they should kiss the back of their hands to show their respect for them. When young girls meet their elders, they should kiss their cheeks as gifts. When the younger generation meets the elder, they should take off their headscarf and put it on their shoulders before speaking, and bow deeply, calling the elder "Bo" (meaning "Bo"). * * * Christians should shake hands when they meet. If they don't wear hats when they meet outdoors, they must cover their heads with their left hands. Some primitive tribes in the Philippines hold hands in a unique way when they meet guests. As soon as he shook hands, he turned and walked back a few steps, which meant to let the other person know that there was no knife hidden behind him. They thought it was a sincere and true handshake.
Belief taboo:
Most Filipinos believe
Roman Catholicism; There are still a small number of people who believe in * * * religion; Ethnic minorities believe in primitive religions. People who believe in primitive religions believe in animism and worship the gods of nature, especially crocodiles and birds. They think there is a god bird, which is a great and all-powerful god of creation. It created heaven, earth and people, and is called batalla.
Filipinos are very taboo about the number "13". It is considered that "13" is an "evil god", a symbol of bad luck and disaster, and an extremely disgusting number. They are afraid to pass things or food with their left hand. Think that the left hand is dirty and dirty, and it is extremely disrespectful to use it. They are usually reluctant to talk about politics, religion, national situation and corruption. * * * Christians are afraid of pigs. They banned pork and used pig products; I don't drink milk or wine. Filipinos do not like ginger; I also don't like eating animal guts and things with strong smells; Not interested in the whole fish.
Eating habits:
The rural population in the Philippines usually lives on rice and corn. Non-staple food is mainly vegetables, seafood, eggs, poultry and meat. Dishes like to put more spices, especially spicy spices. Bananas in Zamboanga City and the coastal areas of Sulu Sea in the Philippines are used to eating cassava and fish. They seldom eat rice. Although beef, mutton and pork are not taboo, most people are anorexic with meat. They like to eat all kinds of fruits, especially sugar cane. Filipinos are addicted to chewing betel nuts in their daily lives. Betel nut is always indispensable in their hospitality. Besides this custom, people in Golosz like to chew tobacco leaves. They are used to eating western food, but they are also interested in Chinese food. People in the upper class are used to eating with knives and forks, while rural people and believers are used to grabbing food with their right hands.
Filipinos' eating habits have the following characteristics:
1. Pay attention to the pleasing color of dishes and the freshness of dishes.
2. Generally, the taste is not salty, fragrant, sweet and slightly spicy.
The staple food is rice, and people are used to eating pasta.
4. Non-staple foods such as beef, mutton, chicken, duck, fish and refined pork. Also like
Tomatoes, cauliflower, green peppers, bamboo shoots, mushrooms and other vegetables; Seasonings such as sugar, balsamic vinegar, pepper, pepper, curry powder, etc.
5. Cooking methods prefer dishes made by frying, frying and baking.
6. Chinese food likes Sichuan food in China ... >>
Question 10: What gift should I give to Filipinos? Handicrafts only available in China. The more national things are, the more foreign friends like them.