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As a kid, I only knew of bayanihan as the act of carrying a house from one place to another by several men. Growing up, I became more attached to this Filipino culture because as I observed my every day life with the people around me, I was able to identify acts that help each and every one become a better person altogether, even if the action seemed insignificant. Bayanihan is similar to the Holy Spirit because it is able to bring out the best in us-- even in the most difficult of…
Courtship in the days of our grandparents was a long and arduous process filled with interesting customs. One of the popular courtship traditions was Harana.