The Philippines is a diverse country that traces its roots from various cultural influences. Most of these influences are results of previous colonization, deriving mainly from the culture of Spain and the United States. Despite all of these influences, the old Asian culture of Filipinos has been retained and are clearly seen in their way of life, beliefs, and customs.<\/p>\n
The Filipino culture is not only about the identity that every Filipino is born with or possesses rather, it is how the reality of the Filipino experience is captured and preserved. Our distinct culture is one important thing that separates us from the rest of the world; it includes various traditions, language, arts, etc. which are found not only in museums, churches or galleries but, within the heart of the key cities in the country as a whole. Preservation of these\u00a0practices are\u00a0very evident and has largely been appreciated and even applauded in many parts of the world.\u00a0We guide you to outstanding documentaries that feature Filipino\u00a0cultures in general. Here are some of them:<\/p>\n
1. Brigada’s Apo Whang Od, Ang Huling Mambabatok ng Cordillera<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>(Brigada’s Apo Whang Od, The Last Kalinga Tatoo Artist in Cordillera)<\/span><\/p>\n Whang-od Oggay\u00a0is a Filipina tattoo artist from Kalinga, Cordillera, Philippines.\u00a0She is considered as the last\u00a0mambabatok\u00a0(traditional Kalinga tattooist) from the town of Kalinga and the oldest tattoo artist in the Philippines\u00a0that\u00a0has been tattooing headhunters\u00a0and women of the indigenous people in Kalinga for more than 80 years.<\/p>\n