Ucsp-Grade 11

ACTIVITY 09/15/22
Directions: Identify the cultural elements of the Philippines and the USA then, State
the major differences of each item.
Culture Philippines USA Diff.

The official languages The official language of Despite the fact that both
being spoken in the this country is English nations utilize English as
Language
nation are Filipino and which is also known as one of their official
English. the universal language. languages, the Filipino
language is gradually
evolving into something
distinct from its language
roots. As a result, it is
known as Taglish.
Filipinos are very religious Americans are more Philippines tends to stick
and incorporates religion open-minded and are more on their traditional
Religion
in almost every aspect of actually moreover on ways. As for America, they
their lives. Basically, Protestantism rather develop and progress
Filipinos are very much than Christianity. every day.
influenced by Christianity.
Foods in the Philippines America’s foods are Filipinos cannot be seen
are very exotic and mainly influenced from lacking in the flavor and
Food
cultural. For example, European countries like savory department when
Adobo and Sinigang. Pizza and Pasta. it comes to cuisines.
Whilst Americans just like
to add salt to “add flavor”.
Musical Philippines has a wide Americans have native The instruments only
variety of such tribal and instruments like drums differ in where they
Instrument
traditional instruments. and rattles as well as originated as Filipinos
percussion instruments have been making musical
like bells. instruments since the age
of early Indigenous Tribes.
Traditional and Folk-ish Latin, Afro-American Americans lean
style like Tinikling and Burlesque
Dance
Cariñosa.
Philippines’ music America’s music The music themes of each
originated from the so- originated from the genre nation are very different
Song
called Kundiman and Rock, Jazz, and Blues. as Filipino music lean on
Harana. melancholy, ballad type of
music. Americans like
their music very upbeat
and lively.
Holiday and Philippines’ holidays and When it comes to Filipinos celebrate their
ceremonies all have holidays and holidays extravagantly
Ceremony
1
meanings that are related ceremonies, Americans whilst Americans
to religious beliefs and mainly celebrate for celebrate theirs in a more
history. For example, the formalities such as simple, smaller style.
Ber-months and Holy celebrating Thanksgiving
Week. Day for the harvest,
blessings and sharing of
turkeys by the English
colonists.
Costumes in the America’s costumes are The two nations have a big
Philippines are colorful known for its country- difference when it comes
Costume
and are predominantly esque style like to clothing. In the
influenced or rather ‘cowboys’ and ‘cowgirls’. Philippines, people dress
related to history and These include denim modestly. In America, you
religion. and flannel shirts with can wear anything. Even if
cowboy hats. it is super revealing.
Sports in the Philippines America’s sports have America’s sports are
are mainly exotic and had influence all over mainstream worldwide
Sport
tend to be inclined with the world for most of its and has influence over the
the traditional way of culture, especially Philippines. But
playing. Like, Sepak and sports. For example, Philippines’ sports lean
Patintero. Basketball and Football more towards what they
are the main sports traditionally got used to
almost every person playing.
knows.
Most often, Filipino Americans are generally Filipinos usually tend hold
culture includes greater quite accepting to new onto more traditional
Tradition
familial engagement and ideas. People in America values. Whilst, Americans
input into daily decisions like to be self-sufficient are basing more on
and activities. Hence the and accountable for individuality.
phrase “Family-oriented”. their own activities.
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