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Social taboos in Filipino customs and taboos

Libin also has numerous races and cultures, and it integrates many Eastern and Western customs. The prehistoric Negritos may have been the earliest inhabitants of the Philippines. Subsequent ethnic migrations successively brought Malay culture. With the development of religion and trade, Indian culture, Chinese culture and Islamic culture were also brought. Among the upper class people in the Philippines, due to the influence of Western society, it is very popular to give priority to ladies.

Most Filipinos get married after free love. In love, men often give women cosmetics, fruits, bouquets, etc. The colors of flowers are white and peach, while brown and red are taboo colors. Wedding ceremonies are held in churches.

When Filipinos interact with guests in social situations, both men and women are accustomed to shaking hands as a courtesy. When interacting with acquaintances or relatives and friends, they are generally very casual. When some men and women meet, they often pat the shoulder as a courtesy. When young people meet their elders, they should kiss the back of their elders' hands to show respect for them.

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1. Embroidery: Weaving with grass and embroidering patterns, whether it is handmade or the pattern design is on the upper level. There are also men's embroidered clothes, called Balong Jia Le, with novel patterns and full of ethnic flavor. Women's embroidered clothes, called jalaloo, feature intricate patterns.

2. Wood carvings are also famous in the world. Most of them are European style. You can choose the raw materials of wood by yourself, and the prices of different woods are also different. But the finished products are very creative.

3. The colors used for bags and cushions made of abaca are in line with the national flavor, conservative and a bit unrestrained.

4. Coconut oil: It is located in the tropics, so there are a lot of coconuts on the beach. Coconut is rich in medicinal and edible value, so scientists extract it and use it as oil.

5. Pearl jewelry merchants from many countries like to go to the Philippines to purchase pearls because they are cheap and genuine. And they are fresh every day. If you go to a jewelry store, you will be overwhelmed with all kinds of pearl jewelry.

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