MICRO- C. CULTURE

• The highest purpose of tourism is to become better acquainted with people in other places and countries, because this furtheres the understanding and appreciation that builds a better world for all.
• Culture can be defined as a “set of beliefs, values, attitudes, habits, and forms of behavior that are shared by a society and are transmitted from generation to generation.
• Hula: Hula is a traditional Hawaiian dance that is performed to tell stories, express emotions, and celebrate Hawaiian culture.
• The food is placed in baskets and covered with leaves, and then hot stones are placed on top.
• Hangi: A hangi is a traditional Māori method of cooking food in an underground oven.
• The haka is a way for the team to show their strength and unity, and it is also a way to intimidate their opponents.
• The food cooks slowly over several hours, and it is said to have a unique and delicious flavor.
• It is a powerful and intimidating dance that is often performed by the All Blacks rugby team.
• It is a complex and beautiful art form that has been passed down through generations.
• The haka: The haka is a traditional Māori war dance.
• Every culture has its own unique manners, styles of dress, language, religions, celebrations, ethics and other things that are special to them.
• Language ability is very important and is a distinction between human and other living organisms.
• Culture has a “silent language” of meaning conveyed by gestures, postures, facial expressions, tones of voice uses of time and space and even smell.
• Language is a form of communication of sharing ideas, thoughts, feelings and sentiments.
• Language is a basic instrument of problem solving.
• Language allows us to travel our concrete sense experience.
• Language symbolizes abstract ideas like love, loyalty and freedom.
• Language is used to preserve & transmit culture to establish an accumulated information, beliefs or customs handed down or passed on from one generation to another.
• Culture is learned.
• Culture is socially shared.
• Culture is gratifying.
• Culture is adaptive.
• Culture is integrative.
• Culture represents the ideal form of behaviour.
• Culture is transmitted from one generation to the next.
• Norms are rules or patterns for behaviour that defines what is expected, customary, right or proper in a given situation.
• We internalize many norms.
• We often are unaware of alternative modes of behaviour.
• We may realize that violating may result in our incurring punishment or jeopardising rewards.
• Zapote Bridge is a bridge that connects the Zapote river of Las Piñas City and Bacoor, Cavite, and it played an important role in Philippine history because of the Battle of Zapote Bridge on February 16, 1897, the second largest battle of Filipino-American War that took place in this site.
• Sumo wrestling is a traditional Japanese sport that is based on grappling and throwing, it is a very popular sport in Japan, and it is often seen as a symbol of strength and masculinity.
• Chinese New Year is the biggest holiday in China, and it is celebrated by Chinese people all over the world, it is a time for families to come together and celebrate the new year, the celebrations typically last for 15 days, and they include traditional food, music, and dancing.
• The Japanese tea ceremony is a highly ritualized and formalized way of preparing and drinking tea, it is a traditional art form that has been practiced for centuries, and it is a way of expressing hospitality, respect, and mindfulness.
• Monument parks were established on both ends of the Zapote Bridge.
• Bollywood is the Indian film industry, and it is the largest film industry in the world, Bollywood films are typically musicals, and they are often very popular in India and among Indian diaspora communities around the world.
• Mendiola Street is considered to be one of Philippine’s historical sites as it has always been a part of many events in Philippine history like the “Battle of Malacanang” or “Battle of Mendiola Bridge” on January 30, 1970, a protest rally on January 22, 1987, and a protest for former President Joseph Estrada’s arrest on May 1, 2001.
• Confucianism is a system of philosophy and social ethics that was founded by Confucius in the 5th century BC, it is based on the belief that the most important thing in life is to live in harmony with others, and it emphasizes the importance of education, respect for authority, and filial piety.
• Yoga is a system of physical and mental exercises that originated in India, it is based on the belief that the body and mind are connected, and that yoga can help to improve both physical and mental health, yoga is now a popular practice all over the world, and it is often seen as a way to relax and de-stress.
• Geisha are Japanese women who are trained in traditional arts such as singing, dancing, and playing instruments, they are often seen as symbols of beauty and elegance, and they are an important part of Japanese culture.
• Holi is a Hindu festival that celebrates the triumph of good over evil.