Philippines Diaspora

Filipinos love their family so much that they send gifts and boxes called "pasalubong" or "balikbayan boxes" to the Philippines, but funny enough, in the Philippines, they value the box more than the contents.

Philippines is a country that is known for "bayanihan" and camaraderie the country that has the purest heart of people and most loved for family. The story titled "Turban Legend" reality showed how family matters the most and that even distance can't stop someone from showing their love for their family and loved ones. 

They sent "pasalubong" boxes to their families and friends in the Philippines as their show of love to them. Moreover, the box itself has become a status symbol in some communities. The bigger and more colorful the box, the more impressive it appears to others. It has become a source of pride for some families to receive balikbayan boxes from their relatives abroad.

In today's society, it is evident that people value the box more than the content. This culture needs to vanish as it promotes superficiality and materialism. People are more concerned with the appearance of things rather than their substance.

This culture has led to a society where people are judged based on their possessions rather than their character. It has created a world where people are willing to go into debt just to keep up with the latest trends and fashions.

It is time for us to shift our focus from material possessions to meaningful experiences and relationships. We need to start valuing what truly matters in life – love, compassion, kindness, and empathy.

In conclusion, we need to let go of this culture that values the box more than the content. We need to start living a more meaningful life that focuses on what truly matters – our relationships with others and our impact on the world around us.The contents of balikbayan boxes are undoubtedly appreciated by Filipinos, it is undeniable that the box itself holds significant value in their culture. It represents love, sacrifice, and pride – all essential values deeply ingrained in Filipino society.