Random things in a filipino house— that actually make sense

Home is where we feel most comfortable at— we can do anything we want inside our sanctuaries. Growing up in a filipino household has a lot to be proud of. We have varieties of things, that do not only have a single use. In other words, they are multi-purposed. Here are some not-so-unique random stuffs in our filipino house—that actually make sense.

1. Tabo and Timba - This combo will never go out of style. In a common filipino bathroom, shower is not always working. Timba is where the water is placed, then tabo is used to scoop water out from the timba. You can see different labels on the timba— it might be from a gasoline station, a paint shop, or brand new as well.

2. Banig - Banig is commonly found at the bedroom. Some uses this as a base for their foam or as is. Banig can also be used for outdoor activities such as picnic. Amazing part of this, it is manually made by Filipinos particularly from Luzon, and you can buy this for cheap prices— yet for a long time use!

3. Tahing Basahan - We, personally, do not need to to supermarkets anymore just to buy rugs. My mother do it at home. She has a frame, a thing what she call "gantsilyo" and strips of cloth. We place the basahan at the doorstep in front of our bathroom, main door, and we also have some stock in case there are leaks or any emergencies. We also sell some of them for only 0.5 dollars or less, it depends on the size of the basahan.

4. Walis tambo - Wherever you are in the Philippines, you will always see a walis tambo as our main cleaning material inside our homes. Its bottom part is made of phragmites grass while the handle is made of a piece of wood. It is only for indoors or for smooth floors. It is the like the native version of a vacuum, as it also sweep the dirt out.

5. Walis Tingting- Somehow, it is similar to walis tambo— however, it is made from the thin midribs of palm leaves. It is much heavier than the walis tambo and lools like a bonded spikes. It is used for outdoors— to sweep bigger trashes around the streets, gardens, or backyard.

6. Palu-palo - This wooden paddle is used for washing clothes. Filipino mothers believe that the cloth will be clean and will take the excess detergent soap off from the clothes. It is heavy, yet enjoyable to use. I have use this once before we had washing machine.

There are many advantages of reusing things and creating crafts out of our environment. First, we can save money. We do not need to spend a single penny. Prior to this generation, the previous ones once struggled with daily household needs but due to their amazing minds, these things were created.

What I have listed are some only. I live at a city and almost everything that we have at home are advanced and too techy. But these things are always present, no matter how small,big, new or old the house.

These things symbolize the creativity of the Filipinos. We make use of what can be use in our surroundings. Who would have imagine that an old pail can be essential in bathrooms? I am beyond proud of the my ancestors who are clever and wise enough, because they started traditions that we will also pass and for the new generation to continue.

No matter how far the technology brings us, I strongly believe that these wonderful things are treasured forever. The youth of today must embrace the native stuffs so that it will continue living until a generations will come.

I felt the need to write about this topic. I want to show the world how we are creative, and we can survive whatever things the creator will bless us with.

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How about you? What is your most favorite thing in your household that you really find to be so purposive?