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Brief Meaning of Folk Culture

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FOLK

CULTURE
COLLINS MANALAYSAY BSA 402

BRIEF MEANING OF FOLK CULTURE


refers to a culture typically practiced by a
small, homogenous, rural population
living in relative isolation from other
communities. It illustrates the "old ways"
above innovation and ties to a feeling of
community historically, having been
passed down orally. Folk culture
frequently carries a feeling of location.

FROM FOLK CULTURE FOLK CULTURE IN THE


TO RENAISSANCE PHILIPPINES
Culture is the formation of traditions and The traditional Filipino and Spanish
trends that pervade a common group of
humans. Wertz identified three popular
Catholic traditions are mixed with
culture milestones during this time: elements from other parts of Asia and
wedding ceremonies, music, and fashion. America to create the culture of the
Weddings and religion are inextricable, as Philippines. The Filipinos are family
weddings are solemn rites dedicated for two oriented and often religious with an
humans to love each other and make their appreciation for art, fashion, music and
lives work as one. Music began to evolve food.
since Western composers began to commit
their music into paper during the Filipinos like having a good time and are
Renaissance, while Eastern music was still
dedicated to the passing of music through friendly people. Together, people will
practice and memory. Fashion boomed frequently sing, dance, and eat. The
when aristocrats and royalty began to wear yearly calendar is crammed with
clothes that took these pieces of clothing festivals, many of which mix costumes
beyond functionality. William Shakespeare and customs from the nation’s pre-
is regarded as one of the many "superstars" Christian past with the Catholic beliefs
of popular culture, as his works bridged both and philosophy of modern day.
fine art and popular art, making his works
appeal to many.

SOME EXAMPLES OF FOLK CULTURE IN THE PHILIPPINES:

SONGS FESTIVALS
Paruparong Bukid Ati-Atihan
Atin Cu Pung Singsing Higantes
Leron, Leron Sinta Sinulog
DANCES FOLK ICONS
Tinikling Malakas and Maganda
Pilandok
Singkil
the various mythological gods
Pandanggo sa Ilaw and entities

INFLUENCE OF FOLK CULTURE


IN PRESENT

Folk culture, in my opinion, encourages


people to appreciate the beauty and worth of
our traditions. People still recognize folk
culture nowadays, which aids the next
generation in understanding how lovely and
precious our past and customs are.

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