CULTURES AND

TRAITS OF
BICOLANOS
 INTRODUCTION

The Bicolano people or the Bikolanos (Bikol: Mga Bikolnon)

are the fourth-largest Filipino ethnolinguistic group. Male are
usually called as Bicolano and Bicolana for female. Their native
region is usually stated as Bicolandia, which comprises all of
the Bicol Peninsula and neighbouring minor islands, beat the
southeast portion of Luzon.
Nearly all of them are Christians, predominantly
Roman Catholics, but with some Protestant minorities.
Proves that they celebrate Saints, and other patriots.
Their languages are divided based from their cities,
which is really a group of closely related varieties, is
closely associated with other languages of the central
Philippines, all of which belong to the Austronesian
(specifically Malayo-Polynesian) super-family of
languages.
What are the authentic cultures of
bicolano ?

The Austronesian migrants to the

Philippines arrived bearing several
domesticated plants, including rice, the
contemporary staple crop in the Bicol
region; domesticated pigs, dogs, and
chickens; and a lifestyle built around the
agricultural calendar.
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Contemporary Bicolanos continue to be
largely agricultural people, with that sector of
the economy providing about 60 percent of
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the regional gross domestic product (GDP).

With its extensive coastlines, Bicol also

provides fish for both domestic consumption
and sale on the local and national markets.
Thirty percent of the regional GDP is derived
from the service industry.
AUTHENTIC CULTURES OF A small industrial sector contributes about 10
percent. Several abaca industries dominate
this sector of the economy.
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One of the most important legacies of the Spanish

colonial period in Bicol is Roman Catholicism; the
Christian Trinity has replaced the local creator God
Gugurang and church attendance remains very high to
this day. However, this is not to say that some indigenous
beliefs and practices have not survived into the 21st
century.
 The traits of the Bicolano are a by-product of various foreign and domestic
regional influences that have been assimilated into its indigenous culture in
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the course of its history.
 1. Bikolano is deeply religious - The
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most distinctive and visible evidence

of their faith is exemplified in their
devotion to the Lady of Peñafrancia,
Patroness of Bicolandia whom every
Bicolano affectionately regards as his
celestial mother and intimately
addresses as "Ina".
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2. Bicolanos are friendly and sweet -

Bikolanos are rated best in friendliness. This
sociability is manifested during social
celebrations and local fiestas. Its typical way
of socialization is thru drinking. It is
because in drinking that discussions and
camaraderie are established with lesser
inhibitions and formality.
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3. Bicolanos are close family ties -

Bicolanos are well- known for the
close family ties. Many Bicolano
live near their family for most of
their lives, even as independent
adults.
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SOURCES:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicolano_people
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