Filipiknow by Carl Rivera

       Filipino culture is one of the reason why foreigners (eg, tourists) love to visit or even stay here in the philippines; from the food and tourist spots to the welcoming aura and hospitality of every filipino citizen. These cultures and traditions are because of the various influences of other nations due to the era of colonization. However, despite of the colonizers who tried the way early filipinos live long ago, the remains of the local beliefs and traditions still are very evident among the people of this country. In fact, it is very well appreciated in every part of the world since filipinos are everywhere around the globe. In addition to this, what is more interesting about filipinos are the beliefs that are being passed on from one generation to the next and that still remains the same over time are those that do not have, up until how, a scientific proof, or the so-called "SUPERSTITIOUS BELIEFS"
        Coming from the old people are the belief that are very superstitious that they even influence he's life. Part of the colonizers of the Philippines are the Hindus, who are the reason why Filipinos cling to this practices that are being valued up until now, by some, For their day-to-day life. If you are living with ur aunts,uncles and grandparents under one roof, it is a stare thing that you have already heard one of these supertitious beliefs. Example of this are the bad luck that you can get if you encounter a black cat outside because it means that something dangerous might happen along the way, while the black ants inside the house means that money is coming. these are just dmfew examples of the beliefs that are really giving today's generation a headache since they are not very practical but still, these are the beliefs we follow and might as well share to the generations after because as they say, " Nothing is at stake even when you follow these practices."
        In conclution to this, I can say that the culture and tradition of Filipino are very rich, which is why every one should give importance to it. These traditions are what defines and differentiates our society from other countries. One thing that should make us proud as a Filipino is the fact that all of us are one in patronizing what is buts and not idolizing the others. Let us all be proud of being a PINOY by enriching and learning our traditions, beliefs, practices and our culture and preventing it from being extinct because this would mean that we have already been eaten up by the foreigners even more so, Filipinos will be forgotten.