Ang Pag-Ibig, Walang Pinipiling Panahon, Walang Nakikitang “Kasarian” Ang Kulturang Nanshoku Noon at Ngayon

Anthropology is defined as the study of human societies and cultures and their development through time. This is shown through Clifford Geertz essay “Deep Play: Notes on the Balinese Cockfight”. In his essay, he attempts to give insights on the Balinese culture and mainly focusing on the significance of Balinese cockfights within the Balinese culture. Throughout this paper, first, I will briefly summarize Geertz’s essay, then, I will discuss his use of ethnographic fieldwork and ethnocentrism in Bali and how it led him to the discovery of the Balinese culture. Finally, I will discuss cockfights and their meaning and significance within the Balinese culture.

“As a dedicated student of the martial arts I live by the code of the black belt: modesty, courtesy, integrity, self-control and perseverance, SIR!” For eight years I had to follow this creed thoroughly and whole-heartedly. When karate was first mentioned in my household, I was narrow-minded and pessimistic. The use of self-defense and fighting seemed irrelevant to my naive and youthful life. However even after what seemed to be a lifetime of complaints and arguments, my pressing parents held their ground and I was forced to start my long and rewarding journey of becoming a black belt.

The small community of Pikangikum in Northern Ontario, for whom we were raising money to provide half a house with drinkable water, is not served by the Ontario electric grid. It relies on diesel generators for its power. The provision of water is dependent on electric pumps and heaters.

On Jan.7, Russell High School hosted Basketballs for Kawabunga , the fundraiser helped raise money for children with autism and fund after school activities. This year, Kawabunga raised $668 and furthermore, the fundraiser included 2 basketball games, one with alumni students from each school and one for the senior boys basketball. These alumni included Former RHS students included Jon Ricard, Brooke Morningstar and Beth Hayton, all three were heavily involved in school sports.

Known for their amazing choreography and graceful movements, the Polynesian Club is back to entertain the CHHS students and public to share the Hawaiian culture with us. The yearly Luau is organized by an incredible club that has a chance to show off their moves and costumes with a dinner show besides their performances that they have throughout the year at the rally’s. This club has been raising money to give their attendees a great experience. The cost of this event is $10 per person that includes some delicious Hawaiian food that will be served at the CHHS Center Ice, also there will be a great chance to win a raffle basket along with an awesome performance that will be presented in the large gym. This fun luau will be open to everyone on

The Polynesian Club is a very well known club at Chino Hills High School, so I felt that everyone should know a bit more about it. To find out more about the subject I sought help from Adrian Bagro, a junior officer in the club. For those who do not know, Polynesian Club is a Hawaiian dance club that uses Polynesian moves. They use these moves to create dances to perform at events like luaus. The members of Poly meet at the modules and practice from 3:00 to 5:00 on Thursdays. Later in the year they begin to have practices on Saturdays at Alterra Park from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., as the year progresses there are also practices on Tuesdays from 3:00 to 5:00. They have their meetings on Tuesday’s during lunch in room 244. I asked Adrian why he joined,

On an ordinary Saturday afternoon, my sister and I made our way to 1st St. and Central Ave. from a failed attempt at another left-to-be-unnamed cultural epicenter, which was a very disappointing trip. Little Tokyo proved to be quite the opposite, as I was able to ascertain a much deeper understanding of the Japanese culture because of it, and at the same time was able to reflect on the differences and similarities of my Filipino heritage. From what I was able to gather, the Japanese and Filipino cultures have quite a few significant differences, but have more similarities than I originally anticipated.

Schwartz’s descriptions and Santat’s illustrations of Red depict that Red has gone to ninja school, however they both are so vague on what particular training in marital arts Red has. For instance, a well-known martial art form that is associated with ninjas is, “Ju-jutsu”: “A Japanese system of wrestling and physical training, characterized by the use of certain techniques and holds to overcome an adversary.” (“Jujutsu”). On the other hand, grandmother is trained in Tai chi which is a Chinese martial art practiced for self-defense and mediation (LaRochelle 64-65). Furthermore, in terms of Red’s distinct clothing, Santat has not considered the difference between in form of martial art she is trained in. For instance, Red’s dress is more into the lines of Chinese clothing, while she is trained in Japanese martial arts which portrays a sense of stereotypes that all Asians wear similar clothing. Therefore, due to their different forms of martial arts, Red is more of a vigorous woman; whereas her grandmother is a calm individual who takes a vow from the wolf to become a vegetarian and practice yoga. By not considering the differences in Japanese and Chinese martial art training, Schwartz and Santat address the stereotypes that North American youths have for the term

When I first arrived at the Filipino Hall, I was really nervous to go in. I have my own fear of going into new places so I took this opportunity to embrace my fear and I also knew I was going to meet some friends inside. When I went into the hall, it was decorated beautifully with bright

Taoist principles have continuously shaped the teachings of martial arts. Transcribed in literature, the art of martial arts was symbolically represented through supernatural images of the assassin, the Xia character, and the knight errant. Although Confucianism, Legalism, and Daoism all influenced the establishment of the martial value within martial arts, Daoism functions as the greatest influence within martial arts that is observable through literature and film. The portrayal of martial arts throughout time demonstrates Taoist principles that emphasize both supernatural and philosophical elements.

The article by A. Ka Tat Tsang, is compelling in so many ways. The article outlines the development of truth and lies and how people who lie get further in life. People in society tend to believe deception more than truth due to the fact that it sounds better to hear. The sad world we live in today continues to deceive each and every single one of us. At the end of the day people choose what they want to believe in and personally I have witnessed individuals believe lies over the truth just for their own personal benefit. The media continues to deceive people on so many different levels. For example, advertisements on weight loss continue to portray effective fast weight loss to individuals however, that is not the case. Many individuals choose to

The tree covered Ha’upu mountain range expands all the way to the sea. The freezing mist blowing from the Wailua River numbs the skin. Nounou, the Sleeping Giant mountain, stands, its rigid green body basking in the sun. The rippling waves are softly crashing at Anahola. The leis of the Mokihana flower are meant for you, embellished with the Lehua blossom and touched by the fresh rain from Wai’ale’ale. The island of Kaua’i is embraced in magnificence, reminding us of the many beautiful people in our lives. I hear the beats of the ipu, and as I dance, I tell the story of the island of Kaua’i through my hands. Everything running through my mind seems surreal as I say the ending call to our hula. I slowly return back to reality by the faint applause in the background getting louder and louder.

Ng, C. (2010). Symbols of Affinity: Ceremonial Costumes in a Minangkabau Village. The Heritage Journal, 5, 26-55.

They are the ritualization in Japanese culture, women’s implicit expression of love, women’s hierarchy in 18th Japan, and how the landscape of Japan influences the prosperity of Geisha culture.

Power, prestige, personality, and a pleasing face: Chairman Ken Iwamura of the Iwamura Electric Company has it all. Undoubtedly, such a man would attract the great admiration of many. However, the Kyoto geisha, Sayuri Nitta, stands as an exception. She does not admire the Chairman. Instead, she is obsessed with him, so utterly entranced by his charm as to devote her entire life to having him become her danna. This intense love is the primary reason she transforms from a scared, reluctant young girl, Chiyo Sakamoto, into a manipulative and seductive full-fledged geisha. Analyzing Arthur Golden’s Memoirs of a Geisha through a psychoanalytical lens reveals that Sayuri Nitta’s fixation upon Chairman Iwamura emerges ultimately due to her