Tag: Traditional Filipino Games

What was the Popular Sports for the Filipino Natives before American Colonial Era?

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Long before the arrival of basketball courts and boxing rings that characterize modern Philippine sports, the archipelago pulsed with a vibrant and diverse Physical Culture Philippines. Understanding the Popular Sports Filipino Natives engaged in during the Pre-American Colonial Era Philippines (spanning both the Pre-colonial Philippines and the Spanish Colonial Period Philippines up to 1898) offers…

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Pre-Colonial Philippine Games and Recreation

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Did you know that the Philippines, with its 7,641 islands, is home to 175 ethnolinguistic groups? This cultural diversity laid the foundation for a vibrant array of traditional games and recreational activities long before colonial influences arrived. These activities were more than just pastimes—they were deeply rooted in the indigenous spirit and communal life of…

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