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The Moon God Libulan/ Bulan : Patron Deity of Homosexuals?

The Moon God Libulan/ Bulan : Patron Deity of Homosexuals?

Before I start, I will state that I do believe the ancient Philippines did not spend time focusing on (and judging) the sexuality of others. I also believe that homosexuality and transgender people (although I can only find instances of transwomen) were accepted throughout many areas. When it comes to gender identity, evidence shows that the ancient Philippines had much more liberal views than we see in modern society.

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Published at 2019-01-09 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Culture, Mythology & folklore

Tags: identity

How National Parks Form the Philippine Identity

How National Parks Form the Philippine Identity

Manila (CNN Philippines Life) — “She was a fantastic creature, half nymph, half sylph, born of the rays of the moon of the Philippines, in the mystery of the august forests and to the lullaby of the murmurs of the neighbouring lake.”

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Published at 2018-02-17 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Documentary

Tags: National, Parks, identity

Six Contemporary Filipino Architects You Should Know

Six Contemporary Filipino Architects You Should Know

The architecture of the Philippines reflects the country’s complex cultural identity. First colonized by Spain, then Japan and finally America, Filipinos joke that they spent 400 years in a convent, five in a prison camp, and 45 in Hollywood. This complexity finds its creative expression in the work of these six post-war architects, whose vision simultaneously captured the country’s history while looking towards the region’s future.

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Published at 2018-02-06 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : People

Tags: Contemporary, architecture, culture, identity