DRAFT- 4Q SUMMATIVE REVIEW IN VALUES 5

MEANING OF CULTURE:

• It refers to the shared beliefs, values, customs, traditions, behaviors, andartifactsthatcharacterize a group or society.

• Culture is learned, passed down from generation to generation, andshapesthewayindividuals perceive the world, interact with others, and interpret their experiences.

• It encompasses the way of life and the social norms of a particular groupof people,including their language, religion, cuisine, arts, music, literature, architecture,socialinteractions, and more.

• The official languages of the Philippines are Filipino (basedonTagalog)and English. Filipino is the national language and serves as a unifyinglanguageforthediverse regions and ethnic groups in the country.

----serves as a unifying language for diverse regions and ethnic groups in the country.

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• Traditions

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Examples include the colorful and lively festivals such as Sinulog in Cebu, Ati-Atihan in Kalibo, andDinagyangin Iloilo, among many others, which feature traditional dances, music, costumes,andreligious rituals.

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• Traditions

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include practices such as "mano," a gesture of respectwhere younger individuals show reverence to their elders by taking their hand and touching it to their forehead, and "pagmamano," a formof blessingbyolderfamilymembers. The concept of "bahala na," which reflects a laid-back and optimistic attitude toward life, is also a common cultural trait in the Philippines.

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• Traditions

• Language

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Why is it important to appreciate and respect cultural diversity inour society?

• enriches our understanding of the world, fosters social cohesion, promotestolerance,facilitates personal growth and learning, and supports cultural heritagepreservation

• contributes to a more inclusive, harmonious, and interconnected societywherediversecultures are valued and respected