Sociologist: Observing New Year beliefs okay, but work still needed to attract luck
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Sociologist: Observing New Year beliefs okay, but work still needed to attract luck
A fireworks display, lasting 10 minutes, lights up the sky during the New Year’s eve celebration at the Quezon Memorial Circle. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News/File
A fireworks display, lasting 10 minutes, lights up the sky during the New Year’s eve celebration at the Quezon Memorial Circle. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News/FileMANILA – An expert believes there's nothing wrong with following beliefs and superstitions to attract luck in the new year as long as they still put in the work.
MANILA – An expert believes there's nothing wrong with following beliefs and superstitions to attract luck in the new year as long as they still put in the work.
Filipinos observe beliefs and superstitions like wearing outfits with polka dots or stripes to attract wealth, jumping at the stroke of midnight to get taller, placing 12 different round fruits on the dining table, and eating sticky food to strengthen family bonds.
Filipinos observe beliefs and superstitions like wearing outfits with polka dots or stripes to attract wealth, jumping at the stroke of midnight to get taller, placing 12 different round fruits on the dining table, and eating sticky food to strengthen family bonds.
Regine Bacayon Jusayan told ABS-CBN News that she never fails to follow these traditions every year.
Regine Bacayon Jusayan told ABS-CBN News that she never fails to follow these traditions every year.
"Opo, talagang naglalaan kami ng pera, oras para mabuo po 'yung pamahiin na 'yun na kinagigisnan natin," she said. "Feeling ko parang kulang ako bilang Pilipino kung hindi ko magawa 'yung tradisyon na 'yun," Jusayan added.
"Opo, talagang naglalaan kami ng pera, oras para mabuo po 'yung pamahiin na 'yun na kinagigisnan natin," she said. "Feeling ko parang kulang ako bilang Pilipino kung hindi ko magawa 'yung tradisyon na 'yun," Jusayan added.
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She believes following the beliefs and superstitions help attract luck, but admits that these should not be the only means.
She believes following the beliefs and superstitions help attract luck, but admits that these should not be the only means.
"Dapat huwag ka lang aasa sa mga pamahiin. Dapat mayroon ka ding ginagawa sa buhay katulad ng pagsusumikap, pagtitiyaga para maging swerte ka sa buhay," she said.
"Dapat huwag ka lang aasa sa mga pamahiin. Dapat mayroon ka ding ginagawa sa buhay katulad ng pagsusumikap, pagtitiyaga para maging swerte ka sa buhay," she said.
Zachia Samantha Segui has been following tradition ever since she was young.
Zachia Samantha Segui has been following tradition ever since she was young.
"Ewan ko kasi mula bata pa ako nakasanayan ko nang ganun 'yung pamahiin pag bagong taon," she said.
"Ewan ko kasi mula bata pa ako nakasanayan ko nang ganun 'yung pamahiin pag bagong taon," she said.
Just like Regine, she is aware that luck does not come easily and without action.
Just like Regine, she is aware that luck does not come easily and without action.
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"Parang totoo naman talaga siya. Pero kailangan mo rin, kailangan mo ring sipagan eh para swertehin ka eh. Kasi kapag wala ka namang ginagawa hindi ka naman seswertehin," Segui explained.
"Parang totoo naman talaga siya. Pero kailangan mo rin, kailangan mo ring sipagan eh para swertehin ka eh. Kasi kapag wala ka namang ginagawa hindi ka naman seswertehin," Segui explained.
Sociologist Dr. Gerald Abergos said following such traditions have become a part of Filipino culture.
Sociologist Dr. Gerald Abergos said following such traditions have become a part of Filipino culture.
"Nakakatuwang isipin na tuwing bagong taon lagi tayong bumibili ng prutas na bilog, polka dots na damit… Ito 'yung sinasabi nga ng marami 'yung bilog daw circle maganda. Whatever it is, ito 'yung mga bagay na tumutulong sa atin magremind na we should start anew. 'Yung mga pamahiin na ito nakakatulong sa atin na bagong taon, dapat bagong buhay," he told ABS-CBN News.
"Nakakatuwang isipin na tuwing bagong taon lagi tayong bumibili ng prutas na bilog, polka dots na damit… Ito 'yung sinasabi nga ng marami 'yung bilog daw circle maganda. Whatever it is, ito 'yung mga bagay na tumutulong sa atin magremind na we should start anew. 'Yung mga pamahiin na ito nakakatulong sa atin na bagong taon, dapat bagong buhay," he told ABS-CBN News.
He reminded Filipinos that these beliefs and superstitions serve as reminders of the change we want to see and become in the New Year.
He reminded Filipinos that these beliefs and superstitions serve as reminders of the change we want to see and become in the New Year.
"Kaya tayo nagkakaroon ng pamahiin, ang mga pamahiin na ito ang mga nagreremind sa atin na dapat focused and firm tayo sa kagustuhan natin na magbago," Abergos said.
"Kaya tayo nagkakaroon ng pamahiin, ang mga pamahiin na ito ang mga nagreremind sa atin na dapat focused and firm tayo sa kagustuhan natin na magbago," Abergos said.
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The sociologist also reminded Filipinos to be more realistic in setting New Year's resolutions.
The sociologist also reminded Filipinos to be more realistic in setting New Year's resolutions.
"Kung tayo ay gagawa ng New Year’s resolution, dapat ito ay kaya nating maabot, alam natin na kayang magawa. Alam natin na kahit paunti-unti, we would start small steps para magawa natin ito," Abergos urged.
"Kung tayo ay gagawa ng New Year’s resolution, dapat ito ay kaya nating maabot, alam natin na kayang magawa. Alam natin na kahit paunti-unti, we would start small steps para magawa natin ito," Abergos urged.
"Hindi naman natin kailangan bagong taon lang gagawa ng resolution natin. Ang Bagong Taon nagpapahiwatig na we could start anew. Pero kung isipin natin, any day of the year ay bagong taon sa atin kung gusto natin magbago," he added.
"Hindi naman natin kailangan bagong taon lang gagawa ng resolution natin. Ang Bagong Taon nagpapahiwatig na we could start anew. Pero kung isipin natin, any day of the year ay bagong taon sa atin kung gusto natin magbago," he added.
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