Is Hispanic influence in the Philippines overrated?
Yes, definitely. The philippines isn’t even marginally close to being a Hispanic culture. If anything, much of the Hispanic culture had died out long ago. Upon my visits to the Philippines it seemed like every other south East Asian country. Tagalog and many of the languages/dialects of the Philippines are classified under the same language family of Austronesian therefore there are many shared common words with Malaysian and Indonesian Bahasa. Filipinos are always Mistaken as , Malaysians, Indonesians, Thais , and even Southern Chinese people, as they share a common ancestor and possess similar haplogroups and genetic markers. Chinese genetic and cultural influences are evident all over the Philippine archipelago, most cities have Filipino Chinese schools or Filipino Chinese cemeteries. Cock-fighting is a Southeast Asian tradition that is widespread in the Malay archipelago and India. Many aspects of the Philippine culture are Asian. Everything from shared folklore with South East Asia and India, the languages & dialects are dominantly Austronesian/Malay in words and structure, the bulk majority of the cuisine and food is purely Filipino with Malay and Chinese influences, customs, family structure,family values, and way of life, cinema and Television, sports. The sheer 98% majority of Filipinos are purely of the indegenious Austronesian people of maritime South East Asia mixed in with East Asian fusions. Only 1% of Filipinos have Spanish blood while 30% of Filipinos have Chinese ancestery as the Chinese made a much much greater Impact genetically and have been trading with the Philippines for many dynasties. Much of the Philippines geography and building/city/town styles, very much resemble everywhere else in Asia, Bangkok and Manila scenery are often always mistaken as each other as they share a striking resemblance. Having influences alone does not make a country Hispanic.
If anything, much of the Hispanic culture had died out long ago and the culture is significantly much more western than Hispanic. Imperialism doesn't automatically completely change the culture and ethnic makeup, but rather utilizing the place for resources - which, many elements of Traditional Filipino/Malay and Chinese culture are evident in Philippine society. The philippines has Spanish influences but again these are merely influences and does not change an original dominating culture. The Philippines is an Asian country and the majority of the people are ethnically Asian. Consider it like Britain's relationship to India. There are just numerous bubbles of resistance and self-preservation that prevented a complete takeover by the conquering nation , but the influence still clearly remains in both respective cultures
The significant foundations of a culture is the language, customs, way of life, and gene pool. The Chinese have assimilated into this country as average everyday Filipinos - Chinese schools and cemeteries are established in most cities while the same cannot be said about the Spanish and there are practically zero Spanish people in this country other than rich people like the Ayala’s who are the minority. Hispanic and Spanish people have long ceased to exist in today’s era. Philippine folk literature would be considered a subset of the folklore of peninsular Southeast Asia, which includes the folklore of Malaysia, and Brunei. The distinction roots from the geographical influence on the cultures arising from these countries. Like all of Southeast Asia, however, whether peninsular or continental, Philippine folk literature shows strong cultural influences from India. Our culture is a big reflection of our great and complex history. It is influenced by most of the people we have interacted with. A blend of the Malay and western/Hispanic culture with the influence from Chinese, Indians Arabs, and other Asian cultures really contribute to the customs and traditions of the Filipinos.
According to anthropolgists only 3% of Filipinos have minimal portions of Spanish blood.
A Predominantly Indigenous Paternal Heritage for the Austronesian-Speaking Peoples of Insular Southeast Asia and Oceania.
Is Hispanic influence in the Philippines overrated?
Yes, definitely. The philippines isn’t even marginally close to being a Hispanic culture. If anything, much of the Hispanic culture had died out long ago. Upon my visits to the Philippines it seemed like every other south East Asian country. Tagalog and many of the languages/dialects of the Philippines are classified under the same language family of Austronesian therefore there are many shared common words with Malaysian and Indonesian Bahasa. Filipinos are always Mistaken as , Malaysians, Indonesians, Thais , and even Southern Chinese people, as they share a common ancestor and possess similar haplogroups and genetic markers. Chinese genetic and cultural influences are evident all over the Philippine archipelago, most cities have Filipino Chinese schools or Filipino Chinese cemeteries. Cock-fighting is a Southeast Asian tradition that is widespread in the Malay archipelago and India. Many aspects of the Philippine culture are Asian. Everything from shared folklore with South East Asia and India, the languages & dialects are dominantly Austronesian/Malay in words and structure, the bulk majority of the cuisine and food is purely Filipino with Malay and Chinese influences, customs, family structure,family values, and way of life, cinema and Television, sports. The sheer 98% majority of Filipinos are purely of the indegenious Austronesian people of maritime South East Asia mixed in with East Asian fusions. Only 1% of Filipinos have Spanish blood while 30% of Filipinos have Chinese ancestery as the Chinese made a much much greater Impact genetically and have been trading with the Philippines for many dynasties. Much of the Philippines geography and building/city/town styles, very much resemble everywhere else in Asia, Bangkok and Manila scenery are often always mistaken as each other as they share a striking resemblance. Having influences alone does not make a country Hispanic.
If anything, much of the Hispanic culture had died out long ago and the culture is significantly much more western than Hispanic. Imperialism doesn't automatically completely change the culture and ethnic makeup, but rather utilizing the place for resources - which, many elements of Traditional Filipino/Malay and Chinese culture are evident in Philippine society. The philippines has Spanish influences but again these are merely influences and does not change an original dominating culture. The Philippines is an Asian country and the majority of the people are ethnically Asian. Consider it like Britain's relationship to India. There are just numerous bubbles of resistance and self-preservation that prevented a complete takeover by the conquering nation , but the influence still clearly remains in both respective cultures
The significant foundations of a culture is the language, customs, way of life, and gene pool. The Chinese have assimilated into this country as average everyday Filipinos - Chinese schools and cemeteries are established in most cities while the same cannot be said about the Spanish and there are practically zero Spanish people in this country other than rich people like the Ayala’s who are the minority. Hispanic and Spanish people have long ceased to exist in today’s era. Philippine folk literature would be considered a subset of the folklore of peninsular Southeast Asia, which includes the folklore of Malaysia, and Brunei. The distinction roots from the geographical influence on the cultures arising from these countries. Like all of Southeast Asia, however, whether peninsular or continental, Philippine folk literature shows strong cultural influences from India. Our culture is a big reflection of our great and complex history. It is influenced by most of the people we have interacted with. A blend of the Malay and western/Hispanic culture with the influence from Chinese, Indians Arabs, and other Asian cultures really contribute to the customs and traditions of the Filipinos.
According to anthropolgists only 3% of Filipinos have minimal portions of Spanish blood.
A Predominantly Indigenous Paternal Heritage for the Austronesian-Speaking Peoples of Insular Southeast Asia and Oceania.