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Indigenous Filipino Culture Overview by Diana Eliza Pedral is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Indigenous culture in the archipelago dates back to 25,000 years ago with the arrival of the Negritos, followed by Malays who introduced various skills and systems around 300-200 B.C. Cultural influences from trade with Arabs and Chinese, along with the introduction of Islam in the 14th-15th centuries, further shaped Filipino identity. Key traits such as hospitality, family ties, respect for elders, and a blend of Asian and Western influences have allowed indigenous culture to survive and adapt despite colo

Author

Diana Eliza Pedral

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EN