Impact of Japanese and Chinese Cultures on Philippine Culture PDF

IMPACT OF JAPANESE AND CHINESE CULTURES ON THE PHILIPPINE CULTURE The Philippines is a country known for its multiple cultural influences, it has a history of colonization and trade. Among the various foreign cultures that have shaped the country's identity, the influences of Japan and China...

IMPACT OF JAPANESE AND CHINESE CULTURES ON THE PHILIPPINE CULTURE The Philippines is a country known for its multiple cultural influences, it has a history of colonization and trade. Among the various foreign cultures that have shaped the country's identity, the influences of Japan and China stand out due to their profound effects on language and traditions. https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/liberation-of-philippines-cecilia-gaerlan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQfxKsu5s5E Although Chinese influence has deeper historical roots, Japanese cultural elements have become more prominent in the modern era, especially through pop culture and media. Both have left a lasting mark on the Philippines. 1  https://www.animemangastudies.com/2022/08/31/comment-response-building-a-japanese-manga-collection/ China’s impact on Philippine culture can be traced back to the pre-colonial era when Chinese merchants set up trade routes with the islands. This long standing interaction has had significant effects on the Filipino way of life, in terms of language and food. Chinese influence on the Filipino language is evident in many words that have been integrated into everyday speech. Words such as suki (regular customer), siopao (steamed bun), and pancit (noodles) reflect the close commercial ties between the two nations. Dishes like lumpia (spring rolls), siomai (dumplings), and tikoy (sticky rice cake) are now considered staples in Filipino celebrations and daily life. The Chinese noodles, such as in the popular dish pancit, has also been modified various times in the Philippines. This blend of Chinese cooking techniques with Philippines cooking techniques and local ingridients highlights the adaptability and fusion that makes Filipino cuisine. 2  https://purduefilipino.com/filipino-history#:~:text=The%20Chinese%20Influence&text=They%20brought%20porcelain%20and% 20silk,the%20culture%20was%20culinary%20arts. The influence of Japanese culture on the Philippines, while shorter in comparison to China's, it still has left a lasting impression, particularly modern media, pop culture, and certain social practices. Japan’s occupation of the Philippines during World War II, though marked by conflict, paved the way for a more enduring cultural exchange in the years that followed. Although the Japanese occupation of the Philippines was brief, some Japanese terms have made their way into the Filipino language. These terms are especially common in fields like martial arts and popular culture. For example, words like karate and samurai are now part of everyday Filipino vocabulary, reflecting Japan’s contribution to the global spread of martial arts and its cultural philosophy of discipline and honor. Japan’s cultural influence has more than pop culture. Filipino martial arts enthusiasts have embraced Japanese forms of combat like judo, karate, and aikido, which emphasize discipline, focus, and values that resonate strongly in Filipino culture. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=742782544543300&set=a.463277179160506 3 SOURCES https://medium.com/@nipinodotcom/the-impact-of-japanese-pop-culture-on-filipino- youth-2a3ea47ad101 https://www.kollectivehustle.com/blog/tagalog-loan-words-from-other-asian-languages https://www.yoonet.io/insights/colonial-legacies-spanish-american-and-japanese- influences-on-filipino-culture-and-the-modern-employee#:~:text=Although%20Japan's% 20occupation%20of%20the,lasting%20impact%20on%20Filipino%20culture. https://top.his-usa.com/destination-japan/blog/traditional_japanese_sports.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQfxKsu5s5E https://www.wheninmanila.com/10-filipino-words-that-are-actually-chinese/ https://www.traveloka.com/en-ph/explore/culinary/chinese-cuisines-and-its-popularity-in-the- world-acc/282558 https://thermosphilippines.com/blog/7-easy-filipino-chinese-fusion-recipes-to-try/ 4