asian influences on the philippines

ASIAN INFLUENCESON THE PHILIPPINES

FILIPINO-CHINESE RELATIONSHIP

The Filipino-Chinese Trade probably started during the T'ang Dynasty (618-907)

It peaked during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

The Philippines was a very important center of Chinese Trade.

They reached the different parts of the country using the JUNKJUNK.

- 400 up to 500 passengers-visited the Babuyan Islands, Ilocos, Laguna, Cebu, Bohol and Cagayan de Oro


Announcing of the arrival - SOUND A BIG DRUM

On the deck of the junk were the different things being sold.

Silk cloth, porcelain, umbrellas, gold thread, etc.


Natives exchanged honey, rattan furniture, cotton, pearls, fruits, etc.

Travel to the Philippines took about 20 days.

Trading lasted only about 4 to 5 days per area.


INFLUENCES:

1.Use of jars for burials of bones.

-they could bring the remnants of their relatives anywhere


INFLUENCES

2. Food

-food like TOFU, HOPIA, LOMI, -BACHOY, GOTO, SIOPAO, -LUMPIA, SIOMAI, ETC.

-Chinese ingredients: -BIHON, KINCHAY, PETCHAY, -TOGE, MISWA, ETC.

- Filipinos also learned how to plant these vegetables.


INFLUENCES

3. Use of Filipino words borrowed from China- Most of these words are from the Amoy dialect A CHI ATEKO A KUYATAU KUA TOKWABI KO BIKOHI KAU HIKAWBAK KHIAQ BAKYA

(see pages 187-188)


INFLUENCES

4. Established the first convenience store:

THE SARI-SARI STORE-sold everything for your convenience


INFLUENCES

5. Arranged Marriage

6. Wearing of yellow for nobility


FILIPINO-INDIAN RELATIONSHIP

First relations started around 800 A.D.This relationship was based purely on commerce.

Proof of this relationship are different imagesmade of CLAY, GOLD and BRASS.

-21 carat gold image found in Agusan - Golden Tara-metallic image of Ganesh the elephant god-medallion of Padmapani (Padma)

1. Filipino customs similar of Hindus.- burial practice of dead sitting on a chair (Ifugao)

2. Sanskrit words found in Visayan and Maguindanao languages

SANSKRIT TAGALOGtara tala (to record)lekkha likha (to create)ahi ahas (snake)swamin asawa (spouse)guru guro (teacher)aya yaya (nurse)


INDIAN CLOTHING:

PUTONG

SARONG


2. INDIAN INFLUENCES:

a. Spices like CURRYCURRYb. Fish Sauce: PATISPATISc. Coconut Milk: GATAGATAd. Religion: BUDDHISMBUDDHISM



a. ampalayab. sampaguitac. mangod. champaka



a. Giving of dowry to the brideb. Worship of many gods and goddessesc. Giving of fresh flower garlands garlands


1. The Japanese introduced:DUCK FARMING/RAISING

FILIPINO-JAPANESE RELATIONSHIP

2. Other Japanese influences:

a. Removing of slippers before entering the house…

b. Bonsai planting



a. Origamib. Martial Arts: JUDO



a. Animal skin tanning b. manufacturing of guns


ARAB INFLUENCE ON THE PHILIPPINES

Arabs improved on the relationships between the Philippines and other Asian countries

-Arabia was the center of the Arab Empire

-It was the center of commerce from India, China and Africa

-Arabia was the center of Islamic religion

Usual trade items:

textile, wool, calico (a kind of cloth)

metal tools, gold bullions

jewelry and other precious gems

Carpet weaving

Pearl diving

Perfume making and wine drinking


BACKGROUND ON ISLAM…

Spaniards : ChristianityArabs : Islam

Started in 622 A.D. when Mohammad escaped from Mecca to Yathrib (Medina)

Mohammad was born in 570 A.D. and died at the age of 62

He joined the Kuraysh tribe and learned how to trade andmarried a rich widow named Khadijah

The Angel Gabriel appeared to him in his dream and told him to make a religion that will worship only one God

This religion will be called Islam, “Full surrender to Allah”His uncle Abu Bakr and his wife were the first converts

Priests in Arabia plotted to kill Mohammad thus he left Mecca (hegira) and stayed in the city of the prophet (Medina)

Went back to convert the non-believers of Islam in Mecca (jihad)


ARRIVAL OF MUSLIMS ACCORDING TO THE TARSILA

Tarsila Tarsila - a written document on the leaders and descendants of a famous Muslim, ex. Mohammad

In Sulu, there is a tarsila about Makhdum Karim, a leader in Tawi-Tawi.

In Sulu, the first Arab Community started in the 15th century under SHARIF ABU-BAKRSHARIF ABU-BAKR.


SHARIF ABU BAKR

- missionary who married the daughter of Rajah Baguinda.- converted the whole community of Sulu into Islam- introduced the SHARI'ASHARI'A (SACRED ORDERS)- declared himself SULTAN- recognized as the 1st Sultan of Sulu-established the 1st MADRASAHS 1st MADRASAHS (schools that teach the

Qu'ran)- introduced Arabian literature


SHARIF MOHAMMAD KABUNGSUWAN

-arrived in 1457 and also proclaimed himself sultan

- soon most parts of Mindanao also accepted Islam all the way up to Luzon


TEACHINGS OF ISLAMA devoted Muslim has to fulfil certain obligations: 5 PILLARS OF ISLAM

1.1.SHAHADAHSHAHADAH – DECLARATION OF FAITH

Faith or belief in the Oneness of God and the finality of the prophethood of Muhammad;

"Ashadu anla ilaha ila allah, washadu anna Muhammedan rasolallah."

The only purpose in life is to serve and obey GOD.


5 PILLARS OF ISLAM

2. SALAHSALAH

Establishment of the daily prayers; 5 times a day pray, they pray the SALAH

God is Great. 4xI testify that there is none worthy of worship except God. 2xI testify that Muhammad is the messenger of God. 2xCome to prayer! 2xCome to success! 2xGod is Great! 2xThere is none worthy of worship except God.


5 PILLARS OF ISLAM

3. ZAKAH or ZAKATZAKAH or ZAKAT

Concern for the poorAlmsgiving to the needy

4. SAWM SAWM

Self-purification through fasting -every year in the month of RAMADAN, from sun up to sun down, no drinking no eating


5 PILLARS OF ISLAM

5. HAJJHAJJ

The pilgrimage to Makkah (Mecca) for those who are able

One who has seen Mecca is CALLED HADJIHADJI (SACRED PERSON)



THE MOSQUE

From the Arab word “masjid” which means “a place of worship”

A ritual of prayers with movements like standing, bowing, sitting and kneeling.


Okir Designs

Old houses have Okir designs on the beams of the houses


The Arabs were the first to introduce weapons used a explosives.

LANTAKA – a small Muslim cannon made of brass

END OF LESSON

asian influences on the philippines

Documents

indian influences

chinese ingredients

filipino words

carat gold image

gold thread

different things

different parts

sanskrit words