Blog 6: Cultural Development / Binondo : Tsinoy Musical
Who knows a love story can bring not just a heave of emotions
but massive ways of cultural expressions?
The learning in this session is through a Filipino-Chinese musical play
entitled “Binondo.” It tells the story of a Filipina falling in love with a
Chinese scholar during pre-Martial Law in the heart of Manila’s Chinatown. Here
goes one couple’s journey of great love and heartbreak.
REFLECTION FRAMEWORK
Part One : See-Experience/Conscious Experience
While watching
the play, I was able to experience cultural sensitivity as the story was not
just about the love that a Chinese and a Filipina had for each other but also
that it depicted Marco’s
era and the cultural revolution of China.
I noticed that
even during the 70’s and 80’s,
differing cultures get to be socially connected and romantic relationships are
very much possible despite cultural differences even when it is not acceptable.
I realized the
lessons herein is still very much relevant today and there is a greater need
for us all to be more culturally sensitive as our platform of business, of
engagement, and expression is getting to be global.
My mindset before
was that individuals having different cultural backgrounds cannot have a
harmonious relationship, but the musical made me realize that relationships,
through understanding, respect and open mindedness, can work despite cultural
diversity.
Sometimes there
can be clashes in some of our beliefs but at the end, we can still have a peaceful
life living among each other.
There is a
challenge of faith here being a Christian and La Sallian. We should avoid
cultural differences, be aware that we have our own culture that we believe in
and that we should practice our own beliefs and personal values.
Each of us are
unique, so we should not compare our beliefs to the beliefs of others. We
should not set a standard that disallows us to understand and get along with
other people. We should accept and respect other peoples values, heritage, beliefs
and culture as we expect them to respect the same of us.
As part of
my commitment to appreciate develop my cultural aspect and not to use my culture as a
standard
to limit my respect and understanding of others…
1.
I
will be culturally sensitive. I will not be stereotypical and will never set a
standard because the people around me have different cultures. I will do my
best to work on my own beliefs, to share them with others and never insist that
they practice the same beliefs.
2.
During
my travels out of town or out of the country, I would make it a point to visit
museums and cultural tourist spots, read books and do some research in order
for me to understand and appreciate that place or that country’s culture to
avoid disrespecting these people.
3.
I
will learn a few of their basic languages and basic expected manners to show my
respect.
4.
If
and when I meet foreigners, I will become aware that they might possibly have different
cultures, so before I will do or say anything,
I will ask them the if they will be comfortable with it.
5.
I
will become more accommodating and welcoming to other people who have
different cultures as we Filipinos are
known to be friendly and welcoming not just to foreign people but to our own.
6.
I
will be more patient and understanding when meeting people of diversity by
always placing by putting myself in other people’s shoes so they would know
that I am trying to understand their feeling and intentions.
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