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The Manila Galleon: Cradle Of A Fusion Culture, Fernando N. Zialcita
The Manila Galleon: Cradle Of A Fusion Culture, Fernando N. Zialcita
Sociology & Anthropology Department Faculty Publications
Mainstream Filipino culture in Luzon and Visayas is questioned by foreigners and even Filipinos for not being Asian enough." What is overlooked is that the singularity of such a culture lies in that it was born during the Galleon Trade (1565-1820) -- an enterprise that; for the first time in world history; linked the four continents together with Manila as its hub in Asia. Merchants from all the continents congregated in Manila; according to eyewitnesses. Hence; aside from Spanish influences; also present are Chinese; Indian; Japanese and Mexican Indian influences upon Filipino culture ; basically of Austronesian stock; to this …