Full Name: De Castro, Danielle A.

Unself Section: A Course and Year: BSN I

Culturally, I Identify as:
Chavacano/Chabacano

(Guide: what cultural group do you identify yourself to be - Chavacano, Cebuano, Tausug, Ilokano, Subanen etc.)

a. What do others say about my culture? b. What I don’t want others to say about my culture?
(Identify 3 and elaborate each) (Identify 3 and elaborate each)

1) Chavacano language has similarities with the Spanish Language
- Once we, Chavacanos, pronounce some words such as “Que tal”
(how are you?) or “Gracias!” (Thank You!), other people tend to
say it is similar or sounds the same as the Spanish language,
which is actually true.
2) The Chavacano cuisine is full of scrumptious food
- There is more to Chavacano cuisine than just that platter of
consistently excellent seafood. It also features their family
recipes, centuries' worth of culinary tales, and instances of
cultural influences that have shaped Zamboanga's culinary
heritage.
3) The accent of Chavacano people when speanking non-
Chavacano words
- The Chavacano people tend to change the way they pronounce
non-Chavacano words. For instance, changing the “g” to “k” in
words such as “bag” to “bak”, and adding the letter “h” in words
such as “Pohteh” (poste - post).
1) Chavacano people are arrogant and loud when talking
- Chavacano people tend to talk at a louder voice and a different
tone that may sound arrogant especially to non-Chavacano
speakers.
2) The Chavacano language is purely Spanish
- Some people might argue that the Chavacano language is simply
an imitated version of Spanish because of its similarities to the
Spanish language.
3) Chavacanos or people from Zamboanga City are “bandits”
- Since Zamboanga is still stigmatized and associated with past
events like the Zamboanga Siege, outsiders frequently pass
such judgment that Zamboangueños are bandits or terrorists,
and that the City of Zamboanga is not a safe place to live in.

d. What are the strengths of e. What are the

my culture? weaknesses of my culture?
(Identify 3 and elaborate each) identify 3 and elaborate each)

1) Spanish-based creole in Asia

- Chavacano is the only Spanish-based
creole in Asia and formed over six
dialects in the Philippines.
 3) Enjoyable Cultural Heritage
2) The Chavacano Cuisine 1) Misinterpretations
- I want people to know that our culture
- Because of its extensive culinary is enjoyable because of all the fun events - Chavacanos are loud speakers
heritage, there are as many options we have, like "Fiestas" such as the which might lead to
as there are sources, and the flavors Zamboanga Hermosa Festival, which misinterpretations in the meaning
are as varied as the cultures. anyone can take part in and enjoy. of words. Some Zamboangueños
For instance, Kuracha, Satti, and may come off as “pamparon”
Lechon. (boastful) because of how they
speak.
3) Festivals and tradition are carried by the Zamboangueños until
the present times.
- The Chavacano originates in Zamboanga City where it always
throbs with the colorful cultures, traditions, and lifestyles of
people such as the Zamboanga Hermosa Festival, Fondas, and
Fiestas. Hence, the people forming love for one’s cultural
heritage.