Purity is Important in Philippine Culture and Traditon

My Facebook friend tagged me on this photo.




I've already thinking that it is about virginity as I read the first lines. And yes, it is. Some of the comments on this photo asked my friend why he posted this. Then my friend replied "I post this just to keep Filipino's tradition." Yes, definitely right. One of our tradition is to keep one's virginity whether your a male or female until you get to the point that you're married.

But, as the new generation come, globalization, liberalization, every country's tradition changes. But believe it or not, most of Filipino people still keeps this tradition, keeping virginity and pure until they get married. Whatever others think about us, were still keeping this tradition. One of those good traits that starts from our ancestors. :)

I hope that the next generation will still keep this tradition. :)

Philippines - Pearl of the Orient Seas / Pilipinas- Perlas ng Silangan

WELCOME TO THE PHILIPPINES!
MABUHAY! :)

Philippines is known for it's 7,107 island. Take note: 7,107 island. It is divided into three large portion of island which is Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. To easily remember, the Island division of the Philippines is just like the division of four big islands in Japan 日本(Honshū, Hokkaidō, Kyūshū and Shikoku). Our capital city is MANILA.

Our currency is called Philippine Peso (php). As of now, I don't know what is it's dollar equivalent, hehe..

Our latest presidential election held last May 10, 2010 where Mr. Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino won as our 15th president together with Mr. Jejomar Binay as the elected vice-president.

Our government is democratic republic type. Where people can express there freedom of speech and choices. Our government is made by the people and for the people.

Roman Catholic is the main and dominating religion in our country. Most of our festivals are based on the celebration for the saint. Next largest religious group in our country is the Islam or Muslim. They commonly reside in Mindanao but now they are also residing in Luzon especially in our capital city Manila.

We were first colonized by the Spanish that lasted for exactly 333 years. Our country was awaken by our national hero Jose Rizal through writing. He uses pen to write what's happening on our country. We received our freedom on June 12, 1898.

We were second colonize by Americans.As for my opinion, it is also for our good. They educate us, they bring teachers which are called Thomasites in our country to spread education.

We are also colonized by Japan during the World War II. After their lose from America, America made a pact on our country which is called "Fil-American Friendship Day". Where totally free on that time! There's the Republic of the Philippines. It was held last July 4, 1946, same as the celebration of America's Independence day.

* TRIVIA: as you have seen in our flag, blue is on the top and red is on the bottom. If our flag is inverted which red is on the top and blue is on the bottom, it symbolizes war. So if you're a foreigner and you want to draw and display our flag, be aware of this. :)

-- share this if you want. :)

(p.s.: This is my first time to make a sLideshow using movie maker. aLso,
the software that I used is in Korean. waaaaaaa! so nangapa ngapa na
Lang ako sa paggawa neto. nyaaaaaaaaaaa! i have done this for our
presentation for the GET evening party.)