All Our Filipino Roots

But the farthest I ever traveled was one summer weekend when I was ten, and Roming and I followed the railroad out of Santa Barbara with a few coins in my pocket and no plan at all.

She was never allowed to touch the ground. Others walked; she was carried, across the river, across her girlhood.

Filipino mythology has been part of Philippine cultural heritage for centuries, but many Filipinos only recognize their value when Hollywood adapts them. This article explores colonial mentality, cultural preservation, and why we should celebrate our own stories.

I grew up on Panay Island, where Hinilawod was born, but I never heard its name in school. At 66, I discovered the epic that had been living beneath my feet all along.

Filipino games carry the wisdom of generations. From Laro ng Lahi to street games played in every barangay, these activities teach children about community, strategy, and their own cultural roots.

Teaching Tagalog at home starts with small moments.

The Hinilawod epic spans thousands of lines and tells the story of demigod heroes.