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  2. Courtship in the Philippines - Wikipedia

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    Traditional courtship in the Philippines is described as a "far more subdued and indirect" [ 1] approach compared to Western or Westernized cultures. It involves "phases" or "stages" inherent to Philippine society and culture. [ 1][ 2] Evident in courtship in the Philippines is the practice of singing romantic love songs, reciting poems ...

  3. Marriage and wedding customs in the Philippines - Wikipedia

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    A Filipino wedding held in December at the Manila Cathedral in the Philippines.. Traditional marriage customs in the Philippines and Filipino wedding practices pertain to the characteristics of marriage and wedding traditions established and adhered by them Filipino men and women in the Philippines after a period of adoption courtship and engagement.

  4. Harana (serenade) - Wikipedia

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    It is a traditional form of courtship music in which a man woos a woman by singing underneath her window at night. It is widely practiced in many parts of the Philippines with a set of protocols, a code of conduct, and a specific style of music. Harana itself uses mainly Hispanic protocols in music, although its origins lie in the old pre ...

  5. Mano (gesture) - Wikipedia

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    Mano ( Tagalog: pagmamano) is an "honouring-gesture" used in Filipino culture performed as a sign of respect to elders and as a way of requesting a blessing from the elder. Similar to hand-kissing, the person giving the greeting bows towards the hand of the elder and presses their forehead on the elder's hand.

  6. Cariñosa - Wikipedia

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    Origin. Philippines. The cariñosa ( Spanish pronunciation: [kaɾiˈɲosa], meaning loving or affectionate) is a Philippine dance of colonial-era origin from the Maria Clara suite of Philippine folk dances, where the fan or handkerchief plays an instrumental role as it places the couple in a romance scenario.

  7. Courtship - Wikipedia

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    Courtship. Courtship is the period wherein some couples get to know each other prior to a possible marriage or committed romantic, de facto relationship. Courtship traditionally may begin after a betrothal and may conclude with the celebration of marriage. [ 1]

  8. Pamamanhikan - Wikipedia

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    Pamamanhikan. The pamamanhikan (Hyphenation: pa‧ma‧man‧hi‧kan; IPA: /pamamanˈhikan/, [pɐ.mɐ.mɐŋˈhi.xɐn]) (English: supplication, request) in the Philippines is performed when a woman and man after a long relationship decides to get married. [ 1] It is where the man formally asks the woman's hand from her parents while he is with ...

  9. Tampuhan (painting) - Wikipedia

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    Tampuhan. Artist. Juan Luna. Year. 1895. Location. Private collection. Tampuhan, meaning "sulking", [ 1] is an 1895 classic oil on canvas impressionist painting by Filipino painter and revolutionary activist Juan Luna. It depicts a Filipino man and a Filipino woman having a lovers' quarrel.