Importance of Courtship in the Philippines
While other countries are slowly ignoring the concept of courtship as a precedent for romantic relationships, the Philippines stays true to the tradition of wooing a lady before publicly declaring her as somebody’s girlfriend.
Even though a lot of modern Filipinos have been influenced by Western movies and TV shows to just follow their hearts if the feeling is mutual, the Philippine society still has some ground rules. These unspoken rules bears judgment towards couples who go all out without letting the guy make an effort to woo the girl in the first place. To better understand the importance of courtship in the Philippines, let’s dig up the history of “panliligaw.” Later, I’ll give you tips on …show more content…
Mainly because of the extremely long period of Spanish colonialism, the Spaniards really became successful in completely influencing the Filipinos. Their influences were so strong that until now, Filipino culture still has traces of the Spanish mindset. Additionally, Filipino traditions that are still observed nowadays show a big chunk of Spanish roots.
One factor that leads to the importance of courtship in the Philippines is the Spanish mindset that women should be demure and “hard to get.” Other countries, especially in the West, may have moved on from this outdated belief but the Philippine society still considers a modest woman as the norm.
Another factor that only strengthens the Philippine society’s conservatism is strong family ties. Filipino families are so close-knit which is probably the main reason why some of the old traditions are still observed. A Filipino family with such a strong bond tends to follow the customs of past generations out of respect.
To give you a more realistic list, the following tips for courting a Filipina fits the modern generation without straying too far from Philippine …show more content…
However, do not consider your daily chats as your courtship phase. The real deal is when you meet her family.
Bring “pasalubong.”
Just a quick tip before you head to the airport to visit your Filipina friend, remember when I told you that suitors in the past give lovely gifts to the women they want to be with? Whether you like it or not, this tradition still exists in the Philippines. The good news, however, is that Filipinas can appreciate even the littlest acts of generosity and thoughtfulness. So, you don’t have to buy expensive items. What a relief, right?
“Pasalubong” is the right Filipino term for all the goods you purchase that are meant to delight people as soon as you enter their home. Because of the gravity of the pasalubong concept, you don’t have to wrap it anymore. Filipino people really love imported stuff, especially food. There is actually an emphasis when I said “Filipino people” because you will impress the family even more if you also give them pasalubong. Remember that bit where I told you that a suitor also needs to “court” the family? That’s still a thing in the
While other countries are slowly ignoring the concept of courtship as a precedent for romantic relationships, the Philippines stays true to the tradition of wooing a lady before publicly declaring her as somebody’s girlfriend.
Even though a lot of modern Filipinos have been influenced by Western movies and TV shows to just follow their hearts if the feeling is mutual, the Philippine society still has some ground rules. These unspoken rules bears judgment towards couples who go all out without letting the guy make an effort to woo the girl in the first place. To better understand the importance of courtship in the Philippines, let’s dig up the history of “panliligaw.” Later, I’ll give you tips on …show more content…
Mainly because of the extremely long period of Spanish colonialism, the Spaniards really became successful in completely influencing the Filipinos. Their influences were so strong that until now, Filipino culture still has traces of the Spanish mindset. Additionally, Filipino traditions that are still observed nowadays show a big chunk of Spanish roots.
One factor that leads to the importance of courtship in the Philippines is the Spanish mindset that women should be demure and “hard to get.” Other countries, especially in the West, may have moved on from this outdated belief but the Philippine society still considers a modest woman as the norm.
Another factor that only strengthens the Philippine society’s conservatism is strong family ties. Filipino families are so close-knit which is probably the main reason why some of the old traditions are still observed. A Filipino family with such a strong bond tends to follow the customs of past generations out of respect.
To give you a more realistic list, the following tips for courting a Filipina fits the modern generation without straying too far from Philippine …show more content…
However, do not consider your daily chats as your courtship phase. The real deal is when you meet her family.
Bring “pasalubong.”
Just a quick tip before you head to the airport to visit your Filipina friend, remember when I told you that suitors in the past give lovely gifts to the women they want to be with? Whether you like it or not, this tradition still exists in the Philippines. The good news, however, is that Filipinas can appreciate even the littlest acts of generosity and thoughtfulness. So, you don’t have to buy expensive items. What a relief, right?
“Pasalubong” is the right Filipino term for all the goods you purchase that are meant to delight people as soon as you enter their home. Because of the gravity of the pasalubong concept, you don’t have to wrap it anymore. Filipino people really love imported stuff, especially food. There is actually an emphasis when I said “Filipino people” because you will impress the family even more if you also give them pasalubong. Remember that bit where I told you that a suitor also needs to “court” the family? That’s still a thing in the