Culture and History

Guide to Ghost Month in the Philippines
August 11, 2019

Guide to Ghost Month in the Philippines

Chinese traditions run alongside Filipino customs and it reflects on how many locals observe traditions like the Ghost Month.
6 Truly Unique Filipino Traditions
July 07, 2019

6 Truly Unique Filipino Traditions

Like any other culture, the Philippines prides itself of customs and traditions that can be classified as something that is truly Filipino.
Lechon: The All-Time Favorite Fiesta Food in the Philippines
May 26, 2019

Lechon: The All-Time Favorite Fiesta Food in the Philippines

If you’ve ever been to a Filipino fiesta or party, one can’t miss the ever appetizing aroma, perfectly crispy skin, and the flavorful tender meat of the whole roasted pig well-known as ‘Lechon’. Know more about Philippine's roasted pig here!
A Guide to Fiesta Celebration in the Philippines
May 11, 2019

A Guide to Fiesta Celebration in the Philippines

One of the most popular forms of celebrations in the Philippines is through fiestas, which may very well be a celebration as old as time.
A Guide to Traditional Filipino Hilot
April 23, 2019

A Guide to Traditional Filipino Hilot

Hilot (pronounced hee-lot) is one of the oldest healing practices in the Philippines. Its beginnings cannot be specifically traced back, but it is widely spread and is being practiced for the longest time.
Filipino Kamayan Culture: Savoring Filipino Feasts the Traditional Way
November 22, 2018

Filipino Kamayan Culture: Savoring Filipino Feasts the Traditional Way

Just like any other Asian countries like Japan, Korea, and China that uses chopsticks in their meals, Filipinos have their own traditional way of dining known as the kamayan. Coming from the root word kamay, which is the Tagalog term for hands, kamayan is the act of eating using bare hands.
Flower-Giving in the Philippines: Explaining the PH Culture and Tradition
October 16, 2018

Flower-Giving in the Philippines: Explaining the PH Culture and Tradition

Have you ever wondered why every Filipino gathering never come to pass without flowers? Arranged in different ways, flowers of all kinds and colors grace every occasion in the Philippines, providing each venue with fragrance, aesthetic, and a continuity of a long-standing tradition the Filipinos have inherited from Spain and the country's succeeding settlers. So how did the culture of flower-giving really start? Find out as Philippine Primer explains what flowers are usually used in every wedding, inauguration or restaurant opening, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and funerals and why certain flower arrangements are utilized. Tune in as we give you some of the flower shops in the Philippines specializing in different occasions!
Lotto Culture in PH: Explaining the Craze
October 12, 2018

Lotto Culture in PH: Explaining the Craze

Filipinos love to bet and show most clearly at the lottery. They can be found taking their chances with all sorts of numbers games, not just the lotto. As bad as that may sound, it’s usually an attempt to get lucky in order to alleviate money-related problems.
Filipiniana Books and Where to Find Them: Introducing the Philippines to Expats
October 02, 2018

Filipiniana Books and Where to Find Them: Introducing the Philippines to Expats

Who discovered the Philippines? What made this relatively small country a treasure trove of different cultures, languages, religion, food, and people? What makes this country The Philippines? For the expats living in the Philippines, these are just some of the questions that may have graced your minds during your stay here in the Philippines, and what better than to answer them with art and literature? Come and join Philippine Primer as we give you three Filipiniana book-stops, namely Solidaridad Bookshop, Anahaw Books, and Artbooks.ph, you might want to check out!
Sandugo Festival in Bohol: A Festivity Paved with History
July 08, 2018

Sandugo Festival in Bohol: A Festivity Paved with History

Did you know that during the course of Philippines' colorful history, the Filipinos had their own version of blood drinking, more historical than that of Twilight's (2008)?
Let us Celebrate Filipino Heritage Month
May 04, 2018

Let us Celebrate Filipino Heritage Month

What can you do this National Heritage Month to celebrate and be educated on the cultural heritage of the country?
Holy Week Traditions Filipinos Observe
March 24, 2018

Holy Week Traditions Filipinos Observe

Out of the many traditions the Filipino people have, the ones done during Holy Week is considered the most important.
Make the most of Panaad Festival- The Festival of All Festivals
March 16, 2018

Make the most of Panaad Festival- The Festival of All Festivals

All of Bacolod's festivals in one! Celebrate Panaad sa Negros Festival for a whole week this April.
List of Philippine Festivals in February
February 20, 2018

List of Philippine Festivals in February

Expect for a jam-packed February as back-to-back concerts in the Metro and nearby cities are about to happen. But it isn’t just concerts that are expected to be slated this love month, there’s this known Festivals in the Philippines or popularly known as Fiesta that has been one of the most celebrated events not only by Filipinos but tourists as well.
Souvenirs to Buy Wherever You Are in the PH
January 25, 2018

Souvenirs to Buy Wherever You Are in the PH

With a culturally colorful country like the Philippines, it is not at all difficult to find a good memento!
Filipino Traditions During New Year’s Eve Celebration
December 30, 2017

Filipino Traditions During New Year’s Eve Celebration

Filipinos’ celebration of the New Year's Eve remains to be a remarkable one!
Christmas Gift Ideas for the Artist
December 17, 2017

Christmas Gift Ideas for the Artist

It's not so difficult to find the perfect gift for the artists in your life!
List: Christmas Gift Ideas for the Busy Bee
December 16, 2017

List: Christmas Gift Ideas for the Busy Bee

Make time and find the perfect gift for those who are always on the go!
List: Recommended Christmas Gift Ideas for Frequent Travelers
December 15, 2017

List: Recommended Christmas Gift Ideas for Frequent Travelers

We have listed a few unique Christmas gift ideas for the travelers and travel junkie alike.
Chirstmas Gift Ideas for the Athlete
December 14, 2017

Chirstmas Gift Ideas for the Athlete

You wouldn't give an athlete a box of chocolates for Christmas, would you?