SHOWCASING FILIPINO CULTURE

 The local lifestyle in the Philippines is intricately made of their traditional practices, thinking, and traditions that have been passed down since ancient times. Among the most cherished traditions is pagmamano, an age-old and meaningful act that symbolizes the profound respect for the family bond and the elders in the Filipino community. The action is so deeply rooted in the Philippine culture that even those who live abroad send pagmamano to their relatives when they visit, during family gatherings, and on regular days. With pagmamano, Filipinos imply their gratefulness, respect, and satisfaction to elder people who they consider wise and experienced. So, the following essay will explain in detail what pagmamano is, how it is performed, and why pagmamano is a key element of Filipino culture. Paggalang, or respect, is considered one of the most defining cultural characteristics in the Philippines. Aside from physical gestures, pagmamano depicts the Filipino val...