Customs and Culture of the Phillippines

This classic introduction to the rich culture and history of the Phillipines Islands is a must have for any traveler or cultural scholar. Few countries are as rich in cultural heritage as the Republic of the Philippines. The original inhabitants came from various parts of Southeast Asia, and outlying areas preserve many of their unique and interesting customs. In the age of exploration the Europeans came. The hopes of the Filipino people were finally realized when, on July 4 1946, the flag of th