“For Filipinos, parol making and hanging them outside is a representation of the star of Bethlehem that guided the Three Wise Men to the manger of the newly born Jesus Christ.” Continue reading Parol: A symbol of Filipino Christmas Spirit
“A symbolical tradition that the fire which burns the devil serves as purifying element, as the Virgin Mary was the blessed one to conceive baby Jesus must be free from any form of evil, therefore the event served as “burning the devil” to clear the way for Mary’s feast.” Continue reading The tradition of “Burning the Devil” in Guatemala
A festival that shows the fun-spirited Filipinos, the ability to make the best of any bad situation given. Indeed, Higantes Festival is a celebration of BIG stories. Continue reading The Higantes Festival: Angono, Rizal Philippines
Today, people from Sagada still observe the traditions and rituals of their ancestors. The Hanging Coffins of Sagada, preserved traditions yet adapted to modern times. Traditions that remained intact and depict culture with mystique charm. Continue reading The Hanging Coffins of Sagada: Mountain Province, Philippines
It is a colorful delight to see rows of tombstones in cobalt blues, turquoise, bright oranges, soothing shades of green, varieties of red and different tints of yellow. Continue reading Colorful cemeteries of Guatemala
Mayan women keep the art of weaving, who has an advance knowledge in weaving and struggles to keep the art. This is why Guatemalan women n is considered to be an artist. A weaver’s product reflects their inspiration, their ancestors, and the strength of a great culture. Continue reading The exceptional art of weaving in Guatemala
It is customary to share your fiambre to other family and relatives. True enough, fiambre is a dish that brings family together and recipe that demonstrates tradition. Continue reading Fiambre, a dish that brings family together.
An ancient Guatemalan drink made of corn, with delicious cinnamon flavor, and a perfect dash of sugar. For Mayans, corn is a sacred food, consumed during special ceremonies but also as a daily food. Continue reading Ancient Drink: Atol de Elote
Literally, the word “putong” means to crown, is a song of thanksgiving, hope and prayer for a long, blessed life. Continue reading The Tubong/Putong Ceremony of Marinduque, Philippines
People from Bacolod City, the capital city of the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines are gearing up to celebrate Masskara Festival and Charter Anniversary of the City of Smiles every October. The Masskara is a coined word (English word “mass” … Continue reading The Ultimate Masquerade Fun: Masskara Festival
The Giant Kites of Sacatepéquez is a tradition and arts combined into one as part of Guatemalan culture. Continue reading The Giant Kites of Sacatepéquez
El Bayanihan (pronunciado como bay -ah -nee -hun ) es una costumbre Filipina derivada de una palabra filipina ” bayan ” , lo que significa nación , pueblo o comunidad. El propio término bayanihan significa literalmente ” estar en un … Continue reading El espíritu Bayanihan
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