My second disclaimer has something to do with the Chinoys and their identity with regards to our study. The term, “Chinoy”, literally is a shortcut for the title “Chinese-Filipinos”, having “Filipinos” as the active noun given the very active third generation. Though Chinese in ancestry, the Chinoys have learned to accept Filipino customs and traditions as their own. Chinoys are predominantly from the Fujian province and because of this, they are adept at speaki

Related to the Chinese belief in superstition, Herbal Medicine is a very common resource for Chinoys (among other Chinese). Though Chinoys do not shun away the use of scientific medicinal techniques and prescriptions, they rely very heavily on traditional Chinese herbal medicine especially when struck by common illnesses like colds, fevers, muscle pains and diarrhea. Common examples of this are serogan (small black globules taken to do away with diarrhea), white flower (used for muscle pains and colds), tiger balm (used for colds and headaches) and sanitary balm (used to heal insect bites and colds). Interestingly, several chemical bases found in these herbs are replicated in the production of Western drugs.

Here are some unique aspects of Chinese culture that are even practiced by Chinoys (NOTE: All Chinese notes are in Fookinese, unless stated otherwise):

This superstition actually becomes central in determining the festivals celebrated in China. Among these are those celebrated in honor of the Lunar calendar and Chinese zodiac (Lunar New Year), in honor of Chinese folklore and mythology (Dragon Boat & Mid-Autumn Festivals) and those in honor of Ancestors (Ghost Month, Qing Ming).

These concepts are very much apparent in Chinese culture as the family remains the central and most basic domestic arena for Chinese life. As they say, “blood is thicker than water”, and this holds very true for the Chinese. For Chinoys, Gender isn’t really an issue in the family (as many mothers are out there being CEOs of family companies and other businesses) as compared to age. Family hierarchy is very important in Chinoy families. This leads to ancestral worship as seen in “death anniversary dinners” (tsue ki), the lighting and offering of incense in front of pictures of departed elders (pai hiu), and the observance of several holidays for the dead as seen in the Lunar calendar (Ghost Month).

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