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  1. retiringtothephilippines.com › guide › about-theGet Ready For A Family Reunion! - Retiring to the Philippines

    by Gary McMurrain 10 Comments. I’ve heard some foreigners complain about the large family reunions held in the Philippines, however, I really enjoy them! My Filipino family does not hold a family reunion every year, but it is part of the vibrant Filipino Culture to hold one every few years.

  2. www.learnfilipino.org › 2020/09/07 › filipino-familyFilipino Family Reunion Struggles - Learn Filipino

    • Everyone Will Be Late
    • You Probably Can’T Remember All Your relatives
    • They Will Feed You Too Much
    • You’Ll Have Too Much Fun, You Wouldn’T Want to Leave

    The invitation says to arrive at this time but even beyond 30 minutes, you may probably not see anyone showing up yet. Are you in the wrong place? Of course not, and you are sure about it. We call it “Filipino time” and this is a popular custom among Filipino people when it comes to partying. However, don’t worry and be patient. Soon enough, everyo...

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    It was mentioned earlier that 30 people could be the minimum attendees for a reunion. Some might even argue that it’s way more for a minimum. Regardless, it shows how large Filipino families are thus, comes the confusion with names and faces. In fact, your parents would often ask you to ask blessings from this random woman or man only to find out t...

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    Gatherings like these are always overflowing with food. You will have the likes of lumpia, Lechon, barbeque, “pancit” (Philippine noodles), Filipino delicacies (traditional sweet foods) that everyone will enjoy eating. Aunts (Titas) may say you’ve gotten fat (and it is normal for them to say it, LOL) but will also tell you to eat more and forget yo...

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    You want to catch up with each other like everyone else does with family reunions but, KARAOKE and DANCE for fun will never be missed and most of the time the reason for an overnight party. These setups make Filipino family reunions super fun and unforgettable. Some may get drunk, get out of tune singing the karaoke, tumble while dancing but sure, ...

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    I honestly doubt it when foreigners say that they love Philippines. Yea.. been living in Manila for almost a year now and can say without a doubt it is the worst city I have ever been to. The garbage, the traffic, the crowds, the air, the smell.. I have yet to find any redeeming qualities about this city so far.

  5. www.vice.com › en › articleHow To Handle Your First Family Reunion Since the Pandemic - VICE

    Dec 8, 2021 · 06.08.21. Physical limitations, new emotions, difficult characters, and sensitive topics aside, Jimenez said that holiday family reunions—especially the first one in two years—are occasions to ...

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  7. www.candymag.com › features › 10-things-you-ll-only10 Things You'll Only Hear At A Filipino Family Reunion

    • "Ay, ang laki mo na!" Your tita, whom you only see once in a year, only ever says this to you, well, once a year.
    • "Mag-mano ka sa tito/tita/lolo/lola mo." And there are hundreds of them! It's quite tiring, but you totally get that feeling of being respected, especially after your nephews and nieces do the same to you.
    • "Kaninong anak ka nga?" Because every Baby is your tita and every Boy is your tito, relatives can get confused when you greet them and they give you aguinaldo.
    • "Nagustuhan mo ba 'yung mga pinadala ko?" How can you not? Your favorite aunt from abroad always sends you enough clothes, shoes, makeup, and accessories to get you through all the holiday parties.

  8. www.rappler.com › brandrap › home-and-parentingWhat makes the Pinoy family special - RAPPLER

    Dec 19, 2018 · The saying “blood is thicker than water” applies not just to immediate family, but even the most far-flung relative — which is why family reunions in the Philippines often end up looking ...

  9. www.goodnewspilipinas.com › how-to-celebrateHow to celebrate reunions with Filipinos during Undas

    Oct 31, 2018 · Today at the eve of these Undras/Undas reunions, GoodNewsPilipinas highlights the best of the legendary Filipino warmth that welcomes the familiar faces and strangers alike to celebrations of life and love in the Philippines. How to celebrate Undras/Undas Pinoy-style: 1. The family that prays together. Graveyard visits are not complete without ...