He really loved to teach and didn't want to leave the Philippines as much as possible. ... This means that one can't be a Filipino yesterday and 10 years later he/she is considered as an American. ... He can be an American at the same time maintaining his cultural identity as a Filipino. ... Back in the Philippines, people could hardly eat twice or once a day. ... The most profound and obvious way that immigrants affect our country is through their culture. ...

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Asian Americans come from countries such as North and South Korea, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Culture is very important to this group of people. ... Clothing is a big part of there culture as well. ... Respect is also a high priority in there culture. ... For example, Filipino, the official language of the Philippines is based on a regional language called Tagalog. ...

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Asian Americans include Chinese, Filipinos, Japanese, Koreans, etc. ... This was the beginning of the Chinese culture in the Chicago area. Filipino's found they"re way to the United States in a different way. ... That is how Chicago's American Filipino history began. ... These groups live pleasantly together as their cultures are similar in dress, food, festivals and holidays, architecture, and furniture. ...

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• Grade Level: High School