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Bayanihan is a Filipino tradition referring to a communal effort to achieve a common goal.
During the old Filipino days when Filipinos still live in Nipa hut, Bayanihan sprung. At those days, the nipa huts are designed in a way that it can be transferred from one location to another. Transferring of Nipa Hut is done through a spirit of volunteerism from the people of the community. They carry the house in their shoulders but putting a framework of bamboos underneath the house to stronghold and support the weight of it. Once the house is transferred, the host will then serve a feast for the volunteers as a sign of gratitude for them.

Bayanihan is still present in provinces where houses are still in a manner that it can be transferred. In the course of time, the term Bayanihan has evolved into symbolical meaning aside from carrying a house. Bayanihan is now also used if a community wants to achieve a common goal. For example, the community wants to have an outdoor basketball court. People can share their talent, time and treasure in achieving so. All is given as a volunteer without expecting anything in return since anyway it is for the benefit of everyone.

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Bayanihan can be seen anywhere. It is now in different forms. For as long as there is a communal unity, Bayanihan will be there. Thus, if you want to achieve something for a community benefit, ask everyone to commit to a Bayanihan. You will see, even those who are quiet and aloof members of the community will come and join everyone for a common cause