Bayanihan Spirit

A beautiful part of the Philippine culture, and one that I enjoy syncretizing with American ideals, is bayanihan. Bayanihan is the idea of communal spirit, that communities and neighbors support one another to complete a common goal. The most common example is that when a family is moving, the entire community comes to assist the family to move their home. From providing food and support to Filipino World War II veterans, to donating funds to support communities in the Philippines, Filipinos are very supportive of one another. I myself have been a fortunate recipient of bayanihan on numerous occasions.