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Date: 25/09/2025
The Philippines is often portrayed through its islands and beaches, but its deeper rhythm lies in tradition. In rural towns, the fiesta remains a cornerstone of community life. Villagers pool resources to cook, sing, and dance, not just for celebration but to affirm bonds. Each region carries its own flavor—from the Ati-Atihan festival in Kalibo to the vibrant Sinulog in Cebu.
Music and oral storytelling remain strong, bridging generations. Grandparents pass down folk tales of mythical beings like aswang and diwata, while young Filipinos blend them into modern art, theater, and even online comics.
Faith also weaves itself into daily life, not only through Catholic practices but also in pre-Hispanic rituals that survive in remote islands. Meanwhile, migrant families returning from abroad bring fresh influences, blending tradition with global experiences.
Amid modernization, the Philippines shows that culture is not lost—it adapts, flows, and resurfaces, much like the tides that touch its shores.
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
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