Asian influences in the philippines

ASIAN INFLUENCESon the PHILIPPINES

FILIPINO-CHINESE RELATIONSHIP

The Filipino-Chinese Trade 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 JUNK.

- 400 up to 500 passengers- visited the Babuyan Islands, Ilocos, Laguna, Cebu,

Bohol and Cagayan de Oro



Announcing the arrival: SOUND A BIG DRUM

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

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


Natives exchanged honey, furniture, rattan (yantok), cotton, pearls, fruits, wood, gold, 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. Wearing of the “kamisa de chino”,

loose pants andlong-sleeved

shirt


INFLUENCES

6. Games and toys:

TopsCardsSungkaFlying kites

Gambling:Mah-jong



INFLUENCES

7. CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONSArranged Marriage


INFLUENCES

7. CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONSRespect for Elders


INFLUENCES

7. CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONSWearing of WHITE for mourning


INFLUENCES

7. CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONSUse of FIREWORKS during celebrations


THE MOST LASTING INFLUENCE OF CHINA:

COMMERCE AND TRADE


FILIPINO-INDIAN RELATIONSHIPFirst relations started around 800 A.D.This relationship was based purely on commerce.

Proof of this relationship are differentImages made of CLAY, GOLD and BRASS.

- 21 carat golf image found in Agusan - Golden Tara

FILIPINO-INDIAN RELATIONSHIP

- 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)


3. Form of WRITING:ALIBATA

This is a system writing was done on Palm leaves


INDIAN CLOTHING:

PUTONG- local headwear

SARONG-long cloth worn by

women


INDIAN

Plants and Trees

mangalangkapatolaampalaya


1. The Japanese introduced:

DUCK FARMING/RAISING

FILIPINO-JAPANESE RELATIONSHIP

1. The Japanese introduced:FISH BREEDING


1. Other Japanese influences:

a. Removing of slippers before entering the house…

b. Bonsai planting

c. Manufacturingfarm tools andwar weapons


Other Japaneseinfluences:

Origami

Martial Arts: JUDO

Tanning of deer skin


1. MALAY INFLUENCES:

a. Spices like CURRY

FILIPINO-malaysian RELATIONSHIP


b. Fish Sauce: PATIS



c. Coconut Milk: GATA


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


BACKGROUND ON ISLAM…Spaniards : ChristianityArabs : Islam

Mohammad was born in 570 AD

-was orphaned at an early age-Uncle Abu Talib took care of him

BACKGROUND ON ISLAM…

Mohammad was born in 570 ADin MECCA (Saudi Arabia)

-at age 40 he received his 1st messagefrom God through Angel Gabriel

(JIBRIL)

MESSAGE: STOP ATHEISM AND POLYGAMY

GABRIEL GAVE MOHAMMAD THE TEACHINGS

OF THE QU’RAN


Mohammad was born in 570 ADin MECCA (Saudi Arabia)

-at age 40 he received his 1st messagefrom God through Angel Gabriel

(JIBRIL)

MESSAGE: STOP ATHEISM AND POLYGAMY

GABRIEL GAVE MOHAMMAD THE TEACHINGS

OF THE QU’RAN


Started in 622 A.D. when Mohammad escaped from Mecca to YathribThis escape is called the HEJIRA



Mohammad died at the age of 62

Mid 13th century, several parts of Southeast Asia embraced Islam

ex. Sumatra and Java

The leader of Malacca, ISHKANDAR SHAH was converted to Islam

Malacca became the center of Islamic learning.


ARRIVAL OF MUSLIMS ACCORDING TO THE TARSILA

TARSILA a written document n the leaders and descendants of a famous Muslim, ex. Mohammad


ARRIVAL OF MUSLIMS ACCORDING TO THE TARSILA

TUHAN MASHAIKA – introduced Islam to the country

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-BAKR.


SHARIF ABU BAKR

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

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

1.SHAHADAH – 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. SALAH

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

Concern for the poorAlmsgiving to the needy


5 PILLARS OF ISLAM

4. SAWM

Self-purification through FASTING

-every year in the month of RAMADAN from sun up to sun down, NO DRINKING

NO EATING

Final Day of Fasting – HARIRAYA PUASA


5 PILLARS OF ISLAM

5. HAJJ

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

One who has seen Mecca is CALLED:

HADJI (SACRED PERSON)


Mohammad was the only person who was able to

UNITE THE FIGHTING TRIBES OF THE MUSLIM STATES.

ARAB INFLUENCE ON THE PHILIPPINESTHE 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


ARAB INFLUENCE ON THE PHILIPPINESThe SARIMANOK design

most common in Lanao (Mindanao)a very colorful bird

ASPECTS CHRISTIANITY ISLAM

COMPARE AND CONTRAST

SUPREME BEING

FOUNDER

HOLY LAND

FOUNDATION OF FAITH

RELIGIOUS LEADER

PLACE OF WORSHIP

RELIGIOUS CENTER

RELIGIOUS SYMBOLS

FEAST DAYS

PERIOD OF FASTING

GOD ALLAH

JESUS CHRIST MOHAMMAD

JERUSALEM MECCA

TEN COMMANDMENTS

FIVE PILLARS

POPE IMAM

CHURCH / CHAPEL MOSQUE/MASJID

VATICAN AL HARAM / MECCA

CRUCIFIX / CROSS CRESCENT MOON

EASTER EID AL-FITR

LENT RAMADAN

END OF LESSON

Spiritual

Asian influences in the philippines