Inchay
In the Philippines we have this traditional gesture showing respect for the elderly which we called “Mano Po.” An act of kissing a hand of the elderly. When you’re about to leave, you have to kiss their hands and when you just arrived same act will be done.
Here in the province it is still observed. However, as time evolves, this gesture is slowly fading away. They now adopt the beso beso, or the cheek to cheek greetings.
I just feel lonely that this traditional way of showing respect is now being ignored by today’s generation. This is one of the greatest treasures of our county which must be forgotten rather must be nurtured and be pass generation by generation.
A wonderful tradition. Unfortunately, more and more traditions are disappearing.
In my country, both traditional gestures coexist and even together.
oh wow that’s good.
I think traditional gestures that are rooted in the nobility of manners must indeed be maintained by means of being taught and carried out continuously and from generation to generation.
I agree with you my friend.
What a lovely tradition, so many turn their back on their parents and grand parents and don’t care.
When you see these disrespectful people, remind them that they will also grow old one day. Ask them if they would like people to kiss their hand .
I really make it necessary for my children to do what I have grown especially this tradition which defines Filipinos as very respectful individuals. I am really saddened that this is slowly fading. I want them to learn that respect is very important.
Generally respect is given when people respect others, it spreads like ripples in a pond. Sometimes people can’t give respect others because they don’t know what it is to receive respect.
that’s the sad thing about life. When other people felt oppressed and really don’t know respect because he/she didn’t experience how to be treated with it.
This is indeed a great gesture. Could you do both gestures, that way people could see the old way and choose for themselves, or is it a must to do the latest way only.
doing the latest way is also a good gesture of showing respect, but in our traditional way it defines us as Filipinos who still practice the mano po gesture. It is our greatest treasure that needs to be pass to the next generation because it made us stand out and this is only in the Philippines.