During the rapid-research I choose to research about the Filipino Community in Los Angeles because I lived close to Chinatown. I was very involved with the Chinatown Business District and participated in many cultural events. The continued efforts to display and promote Chinese culture within the Chinese community serves as a constant reminder of their origins and identity.
Historic Filipino-town district in Los Angeles, California was officially established by the city on August 2, 2002. The purpose of this establishment was to promote the general Filipino community’s commonwealth and culture. In this paper, the ethnic community acts as a progressive tool for Filipinos in America to further develop an ethnic identity. By examining the historical …show more content…
“Although the conflict between parents and native-born children can obviously be characterized as generational, it has also been depicted as precisely cultural.” The way Filipinos identify themselves is attributed may vary due to the conflicting ideologies. Without a community, there would be no conflict and discussion about the classification of Filipino identity. In addition, Historic Filipino-town have established councils and organizations to host events that display Filipino culture. The immigrants of Philippines and those born in America can collectively enjoy their heritage together and promote their identity as a whole. The Filipino identity in America is a combination of many generation fostered by a …show more content…
The sense of identity preserve by a physical location allows for new immigrants and Filipino born in America to find a common root to relate to. A physical location allows for the accumulation of cultural landmarks and reference point in history. In addition, communities allows for both groups to promote and enjoy their culture. This co-existence forces discussion and debate of the Filipino American identity, which contributes to what it means to be a Filipino in American or Filipino born in America. With regards to specifics, the Historic Filipino-town creates an environment for positive progression and development of the Filipino American identity within Los
Historic Filipino-town district in Los Angeles, California was officially established by the city on August 2, 2002. The purpose of this establishment was to promote the general Filipino community’s commonwealth and culture. In this paper, the ethnic community acts as a progressive tool for Filipinos in America to further develop an ethnic identity. By examining the historical …show more content…
“Although the conflict between parents and native-born children can obviously be characterized as generational, it has also been depicted as precisely cultural.” The way Filipinos identify themselves is attributed may vary due to the conflicting ideologies. Without a community, there would be no conflict and discussion about the classification of Filipino identity. In addition, Historic Filipino-town have established councils and organizations to host events that display Filipino culture. The immigrants of Philippines and those born in America can collectively enjoy their heritage together and promote their identity as a whole. The Filipino identity in America is a combination of many generation fostered by a …show more content…
The sense of identity preserve by a physical location allows for new immigrants and Filipino born in America to find a common root to relate to. A physical location allows for the accumulation of cultural landmarks and reference point in history. In addition, communities allows for both groups to promote and enjoy their culture. This co-existence forces discussion and debate of the Filipino American identity, which contributes to what it means to be a Filipino in American or Filipino born in America. With regards to specifics, the Historic Filipino-town creates an environment for positive progression and development of the Filipino American identity within Los