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Mark of true Filipinos are very culturally orientated and traditional. During the colonial period many centuries ago, traditions and traits are formed which are being pass on to generations to generations. Some of which are evolving and new ones are being created due to changes happening in the society. These comprises of traits, vocabulary, things and foods.

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In every dining table or in a restaurant, you will find a sawsawan, which simply means a sauce. A Filipino sauce comprises of soy sauce, vinegar, fish sauce, or hot sauce. They usually mix each of ...

Domain: Culture; Category: General culture

This is what Filipinos called as "tuyo" a dried fish that is fried and traditionally eaten during breakfast with a cup of plain or fried rice and fresh tomatoes. Moderation is advisable when eating ...

Domain: Culture; Category: General culture

Also known as balot or balut is a popular Filipino street food. This is an egg comprises of a duct embryo, boiled and eaten in a shell. The taste is fishy but very nutritious. Add some salt or ...

Domain: Culture; Category: General culture

This is a colloquial term for a tambo or ting-ting. In every Filipino house, you will find at least one broom either a walis tambo or ting-ting. A walis tambo is a reed, which came from a long ...

Domain: Culture; Category: General culture

This is a term they called "boroloys" which is considered unnecessary. Filipinos are fund of keeping small or big things they possess or gifts they acquired even if it is old or useless.

Domain: Culture; Category: General culture

A Filipino usually says "hoy" to call someone's attention when he sees a stranger or a person he knows. Instead of saying the person's first name "hoy" is usually stated. This is the easiest way to ...

Domain: Culture; Category: General culture

One of the world's sweet and caring people are truly Filipinos. From courtship to marriage and strong family ties, you can truly witness and justify how they value love above all.

Domain: Culture; Category: General culture

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