Celebrating Filipino/ Asian Traditions with the Kids | Hoy! Aba Teka! Ep 3

In this heartfelt episode, hosts Cyra and Chef Martin—Overseas Filipino Parents—share how they keep Filipino and Asian values alive while raising their kids abroad. From teaching respect through po and opo, to embracing traditions like pagmamano, nightly prayers, language preservation, and even building new family customs like annual family photos and community celebrations, this episode highlights the importance of living by example. They also discuss the challenges of raising bilingual kids, the role of gratitude, and the timeless Filipino trait of giving back.The conversation also dives into:- How children learn traditions best by watching their parents.- Preserving Tagalog and mother tongues at home while living overseas.- The role of faith, family prayers, and daily routines in raising children.- Creating new family traditions such as Halloween, Christmas, and yearly family photos.- Instilling gratitude and empathy through outreach and gift-giving.- Teaching fairness: treating everyone equally regardless of status or position.Follow us on: - Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/hoyabateka/- Tiktok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@hoyabateka- Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/Hoyabateka/- Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6gBqnNE5Owibb9Drte1Taw- Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/hoy-aba-teka/id1847157163