Where do you live? Tell me more about the place cos I like to travel
By Ackumar
@Ackumar (22)
United States
November 21, 2006 10:41pm CST
We know so little of the world we live in. Internet has made it easier getting to know about it. Tell me about the place you live in so that we can learn a lot from it. I live in Bangalore the cilicon city, or the garden city. Bangalore is situated in South India in The State of Karnataka. Bangalore has a lot of software co's and BPO's. It has a lovely climate and people too. It has got very good hangouts and pubs and bars' if you are interested.It is a growing city and is a city with the highest influx of people. If you want to know more let me know.
1 response
@aux_raznochinet (316)
• Philippines
22 Nov 06
I live in the Philippines. A southeastern Asia country. Philippines is an island nation. It has approximately 7,107 islands. Filipino culture is largely a fusion of the indigenous traditions of the Philippines, with the Hispanic and American cultures. It has also been significantly influenced by Chinese, Indonesian and Indian cultures.
The Hispanic influences in Filipino culture are largely derived from the culture of Spain as a result of over three centuries of Spanish colonial rule through Mexico City. These Hispanic influences are most evident in Roman Catholic Church religious festivals. Filipinos hold major festivities known as barrio fiestas to commemorate their patron saints.
The Chinese influences in Filipino culture are most evident in Filipino cuisine. The prevalence of noodles, known locally as mami, are a testament of the Chinese cuisine.
The use of English language in the Philippines is contemporaneous and is America's visible legacy. The most commonly played sport in the Philippines is basketball. There is also a wide "imitation" of American cultural trends, such as the love of fast-food; many street corners boast fast-food outlets. Aside from the American commercial giants such as McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Burger King, and KFC, local fast-food chains have also sprung up, including Goldilocks, Jollibee, Greenwich Pizza, and Chowking. Modern day Filipinos also listen to contemporary American music and watch American movies.
As with many cultures, music and leisure activities are an important aspect of the Filipino society. Various sports are also enjoyed, including boxing, basketball, badminton and billiards being popular games in the country.
@Ackumar (22)
• United States
22 Nov 06
Hi, Thank you so much for the lovely response. It is very good to know so much.I never knew the Spanish had influenced Phillipines so much. I have read and seen pictures where every year a man is crucified just like Jesus during a festival. What happens to the man after that and is it very painful. We in India have similiar things going where people pray to god that they will do a similiar act if god grants them a wish. It is not painful. Thousands of devotees walk the fire every year. It does not heart. So let me know if it ios the same for the crucified person as well.