Why using po and opo should be preserved?

Aside from this, you can hear in the Philippines saying “po” and “opo.” These are the words that Filipinos are using to show their respect when talking to elders and/or to someone that they respect. They usually punctuate or end a usual sentence in a conversation.

What is the traditional clothing in the Philippines?

The national costume of the Philippines, the baro’t saya, is an elegant hybrid of Filipino and Spanish clothing styles. The term itself comes from the Tagalong words “barot at saya” or “blouse and skirt,” still the basic components of the ensemble.

What can you say about the traditional occupational clothing or costume of the Filipino?

It looks like a tunic or shirt with long sleeves and is worn over a usual shirt. Filipino men often wear barong tagalog with a Chinese collarless shirt (called “camisa de Chino”). Barong tagalog can turn European-style clothing into Filipino easily. It is ornamented or embroidered with traditional patterns.

How do you show respect to elders in the Philippines?

Respect for one’s elders is traditional in the Philippines. When a Filipino child meets an older family member, the youth customarily greets them with a gesture called mano po, taking the older relative’s hand and placing it on his or her own forehead to express profound respect for the elder.

How are elderly treated in the Philippines?

Filipinos place a strong cultural value on respect for age and for the elderly. Young people are expected to show respect to the elderly as well as older members of the family. Older adults should be addressed in polite language, preferably with appropriate titles of respect.

What are the key factors that influence the Philippines traditional clothing?

According to an article by the NationalClothing.org, the main factors that formed traditional clothing of the Philippines are climate, cultural traditions, foreign conquerors, and way of living.

What is the importance of traditional clothing?

Traditional clothing and costumes are garments worn to indicate national, cultural or religious identity. They reflect a period of time and one’s place in society. Therefore I think national costumes are very important. All the people have split into different nations, with their own country and culture.

What are the 3 distinct Filipino ways of respect?

Some examples of respect are:

• Addressing elders with “po” at the end of sentences.
• Answering, “opo” to reply “yes” respectfully.
• Calling your older sister, “Ate” or your older brother, “Kuya.”
• Listening respectfully to your parents and teachers.
• Using “mano po” to request for blessings from your elder relatives.

Can schools of living traditions help preserve Filipino weaving?

There are still some who show interest in preserving it by enrolling at the Schools of Living Traditions (SLT). Created by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts’ (NCCA), SLTs aim to preserve Filipino weaving practices by teaching to the younger members of the communities.

How to turn European-style clothing into Filipino style?

Barong tagalog can turn European-style clothing into Filipino easily. It is ornamented or embroidered with traditional patterns. And it can be made from various fabrics, but mostly natural: like pina fabric (hand-woven from pineapple leaf fibers), jusi fabric (machine-woven from banana silk) and banana fabric (hand-woven from banana fiber).

Should the Philippines preserve their culture?

Yes definitely they should preserve their culture so other countries should influence by them. Filipino people are beautiful and they focus on their fitness. They are early riser even they sleep early as well. I love Philippines because in Mana I learned alot from them.

What is the origin of Filipino traditional clothing?

Filipino people lived under the occupation of other countries for centuries. That’s why their national attire was formed under the influence of different cultures and got some of their features. The US, Spain, and Japan had the biggest impact on the traditional clothing of the Philippines.