This German Lady Married a Filipino "Jeepney Driver” and Discovered KAPWA | The Culture Bearers 03

[@Bellaluccaminis]

She married not an ordinary Filipino, but her husband became one of the National Artists of the Philippines.

[@bratzliplogical]

Blythe doll

[@awenlarin4344]

Kidlat Tahimik 😊

[@ligayaannawi4779]

Correct. She did not marry a jeepney driver. Mga taga-ka-Baguio City.

[@rosalindabalza8698]

😮​@@bratzliplogical

[@alkantibo2]

“was”

[@sydryan9589]

Her German/Tagalog accent when she speaks English is fascinating.

[@rolandmueller7218]

Her accent sounds German to me.

[@Dios_of_Autumn-1999]

@@rolandmueller7218 In 2:48 the phrase 'back to it' sounds like filipino. Does it have the same thing in german?

[@kahelkenkai]

My girlfriend is a stoic Ohioan, she told me that after she met me she started laughing more and being more expressive. I'm glad to be the one who could do that for her. I hope to make her happy for many more years to come.

[@leonhartcardi521]

🌹 🌹🌹🌹🌹 🌹🌹🌹😂good for you she get extra crazy👌

[@aldrinvargas2593]

Did you introduce her to Karaoke and Videoke?

[@kahelkenkai]

@@leonhartcardi521 I love her crazy ♥

[@kahelkenkai]

@@aldrinvargas2593 Oh she can't escape this. I'll make sure that she enjoys it ❣

[@philippineantics]

I'm married to Filipino, I'm an American, with German background myself, I have been here for 3 years. Love the Story.

[@hashemalhamly5759]

So you also talk to random women asking if they are filipino and practice ur tagalog like mahal kita? Maganda ka? Do u ask them if they know what maganda ka hahahaha

[@bornonjuly7052]

You are very welcome to our country mam!!!

[@andayavioly1]

I believe you because u mention Ben cab

[@Giraldine]

@@hashemalhamly5759there’s nothing wrong with that!

[@lizanomura6430]

So happy to know you’re in the Philippines

[@ecmikail6430]

You're more Filipino than most of us. You made me prouder to be a Filipino.

[@NomadicBloke1]

lol corny mo

[@laxanderlax9732]

Sip2😅

[@NomadicBloke1]

@@laxanderlax9732 EXACTLY! HAHAHA halata colonial mentality.

[@ecmikail6430]

@@NomadicBloke1 , how is it colonial mentality, Mr. Crab? Have you seen some of us look dumb dahil MAS alam pa ng foreingners ang ating history and cultures?

[@zenaidaelepano7801]

@wmccinema: Here is a term to describe the group you belong to: “meantal” colony.

[@jermannalicdan650]

Kidkat Tahimik is not just a jeepney driver,he is also a tough guy! He is one of our finest artist,Phil.national artist! Salute Mr.Kidlat Tahimik Mabuhay ka!

[@KLShop2024]

*_There's something in whatever she says that impacts me. Her every sentence sounds like a poem, for whatever reason, i do not know. She sounds so pure, and perhaps she does not speak with her lips but with her soul. And by the way, this was the shortest 8 minute video I've ever watched. I just wish it was longer._*

[@thefilipinostorystudio]

Well said!!

[@alfredopampanga9356]

Take a cold shower , Mam

[@virginiamagtoto]

I am proud of being a Filipino.

[@alfredopampanga9356]

@@virginiamagtoto Good for you. But keep it in check

[@HectorC-b8g]

Keep what in check? She had nothing to keep in check!​@@alfredopampanga9356

[@WorkerBee1110]

I love how she declared that Filipino artists share their knowledge...

[@kimturner1963]

The Filipinos helped me in many ways, including my faith. I fell in love with their culture and decided to move to the Philippines.

[@thefilipinostorystudio]

Thank you for loving our people and our culture!

[@kimturner1963]

@@thefilipinostorystudio thank you for sharing your wonderful culture and welcoming me!

[@len4319]

Thank you for the love you have for Filipinos. And your decision to move to the PH, don't be in hurry. Please think twice befoe you move. It's easy to say but sometimes at end you regrets. Please pray to God for your decision, ask God that he will guide you and the right time, way and strength. Trust God, don't lean on your own understanding. God bless you. 🙏💕

[@kimturner1963]

@@len4319 I have been in the Philippines already for 2 years and love it! But yes, I am always still praying for God's plan.

[@redskin3022]

5:16 ​@@thefilipinostorystudio

[@XiaoChuaHistorian]

Salamat Katrin sa pagmamahal sa Pilipinas isa po kayong magandang testimonya sa kagandahan at mabuting loob at pakikipagkapwa ng Pilipino.

[@ainmartinez8186]

Wow, Filipino psychology is huge topic, especially in Philippine University. It's raw, super raw. We need more discoveries about Filipino psychology.

[@thefilipinostorystudio]

A video on Filipino psychology will be coming out soon!

[@LifeOfZamboanga]

My wife and extended family are Chavacano from Zamboanga City. I can tell you the fil people are everything to me. I'm a 6 ft 4 Irish and Cuban mixed American. In Zamboanga City I stand out like tall tree The people, family and fiends here have always treated me with much love snd respect. I just want to say thank you Filipinos and much love.

[@LovelynSuating]

❤ thats true I'm also born from Zamboanga city the best, we have Spanish language

[@unknownph537]

​@@LovelynSuatingit's broken Spanish tbh btw I'm from Zamboanga City as well

[@ruthsanchez9724]

I connect with what she says. As a American married to a wonderful Philippino man yes they do make you so much more happy. I love the Philippines and truly it has my heart. I loved this.

[@user-fl7ge6ql8b]

ang wholesome ng vid, di ko iniexpect kala ko boring haha it's so pure... ang sarap pakinggan, ang sarap mututo, ang sarap malaman mga bagay-bagay and what made this even more wholesome ay yung comments na same yung impact sakin sa kanila. Also, apaka genuine no like a child telling a story to his/her family ano nangyari sa buong araw nya or like a passionate teacher na nagkwento ng inspiring na buhay nya habang naglelesson haha nakakamis.. thank you for sharing this kind of vid

[@thefilipinostorystudio]

glad you enjoyed the story! 🇵🇭❤️

[@JLRstayblessed1]

Im married to a Filipino women,she is a great wife and mother to our children,we have our ups and downs but she my best friend,Irish catholic myself and when in church in Philippines with family feels amazing as huge old beautiful churches full with Philippines people practising there faith ❤️🙏 God bless her,our family and Philippines ❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏

[@petesie8371]

My heart was filled with so much joy watching this video. I am an American of two German parents. I was privileged to spend four years in the Philippines while serving in the US Air Force. Loved it there and wish I could have stayed longer. Now I am approaching retirement, and ready to retire in the Philippines. The Filipino people are the most welcoming and friendliest people I have ever met.

[@thefilipinostorystudio]

Thanks for sharing your story and for watching!

[@henrytolentino1856]

Thank you so much for making us more proud as a Filipino.

[@jfybenchstyle4661]

❤❤

[@MarilynEtabag]

Welcome to Philippines sir.

[@juanitamasian9414]

She has aged so beautifully. I can see she has a good heart and she is truly a blessing to the Filipino people and vice versa.👍🙏🌹🌹

[@mariaespi7198]

This is very inspiring! I love how she embraced our culture and tradition. Being Filipino does not mean only by blood but by embodying the essence of the Filipino spirit.

[@henrytolentino1856]

Very well said.❤

[@dhodheyasio13599]

Cya pala Ang author nang kapwa congrats ma'am for making this book it's a big help for the pilipino. People especially student

[@DaniloTuazon-lf7jp]

She is a follower of Kapwa which was explored initially by the Father of Filipino Psychology Dr Virgilio G Enriquez.. her professor at the University of the Philippines

[@bernardurbano6699]

The openness of Filipinos is both a blessing and a course. It is largely a blessing but becomes a curse when abused and exploited.

[@ryanestrada1215]

Thank you for reminding us the beauty of our culture ... Also for embracing it. Unfortunately, it's vanishing as time goes by. The current generation doesn't value it anymore.

[@Sushigirl-s5b]

All according to plan. The people that rule the planet want all of us to be "homogenized" thus the media pushing all these years in America the mixing of Black & White with this new "ghetto culture."

[@mermaidfairy777]

yeah because you older generation failed to pass it to the younger generation.

[@Sushigirl-s5b]

@@mermaidfairy777 We tried to pass it onto you younguns but most of you didn't want it. You traded a rich, vibrant culture for a ghetto culture. Can't tell younger people anything because they think they know it all.

[@ChamPion-gu3jd]

She really fell in love with the Filipino people, culture, and their traits. In my opinion, the world is best lived just by being simple and open.❤

[@cmayaalvarez]

this made me cry, bcos I'm a Filipino and I love and am proud being a Filipino. ❤

[@leonhartcardi521]

🌹 🌹🌹🌹🌹 🌹🌹🌹

[@kathleentabilo8423]

Same ❤

[@relaxingmorningnaturevideo4828]

This is a beautiful reminder that there's more to life than money and material possessions. Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt story.

[@thefilipinostorystudio]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jenjoaquin190]

Im still having goosebumbs thinking that Sir Kidlat was a regular customer where I work decades ago as a service crew. 😊 I feel proud that I had served him well and he always choose to line up in my counter. I dont know him yet at that time for I was a 16 yrs old working student. But I always remember him for his artistic appearance and fatherly face. 😊

[@kingandjoyce1975]

I am amazed by how you deeply embraced and loved the Filipino Culture. Maraming salamat po. Mabuhay ka for making a difference.

[@rochdelacerna7916]

Her voice...sounded as if it calms you down, settles you and makes you listen. Inspiring!❤

[@josefagallon2079]

Wow, so grateful on how This German lady appreciates the Filipino culture. Thank you madam. God bless you more 🙏

[@jennydelosreyes6343]

The way she talks about Filipino soothes my heart and makes me smile

[@fedelynnjemena9805]

I honor thee, Ms Katrin De Guia. I met you once almost 20 years ago during the 1st ALAMAT Conference at the National Museum. May Bathala keep you and your family safe.

[@merceditajarabejo1327]

Filipinos has empathy and compassion to others.Im proud being Filipino.I've experience a lot of "kapwa " to a lot of strangers in this country.

[@eloisajose-baquet1413]

Thank you for this feature. So blessed to have this book by Katrin signed and personally given by my former prof Sir Kidlat. If the Filipinos of today practiced the inherent values of our culture, we will be a stronger and healthier nation.

[@cynthiacamarce7450]

I was so inspired and touched by how she internalized her views that helped her change her mindset about us Filipinos. Para sa atin those were just ordinary or instinctual ways to help, but for them is different. Salute ako sa creator nito. Thank you.❤

[@akane3549]

I live in Germany now and I can say there's really a huge difference in the culture. Filipino culture is very tight and close where German is more on individuality.

[@NewBron-w3f]

That is not true. German culture stems from solidarity. This is reflected in their healthcare and social system. They see to it that no one is left behind.

[@carmelo1968]

@@NewBron-w3f that's just the government not the society

[@NewBron-w3f]

@@carmelo1968 You are generalizing based from your personal individual encounters. After losing the great war, Germany established itself as one of the most powerful economies in Europe and the world. Do you think it is individualism that brought Germany from the ashes?

[@denverGodly]

@@NewBron-w3f they have a lot of resources after the war. i am here now

[@NewBron-w3f]

@@denverGodly i am here too. LOL

[@tessalvarez38]

Maraming salamat sa PAG MAMAHAL, sa Kultura PILIPINO.. ❤

[@ARKUS98]

I LOVE THE STORY, she discover the most wonderful and valuable essence of being a Filipino. Yan ang Ganda ng Pinoy.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@nathan7thave]

Teary eyed in a 8-minute video..😢I love listening to her.. hope I can hear more stories from her

[@vieraiglesias4463]

Ang galing, ang ganda! Natatangi talaga ang puso ng mga Pilipino :)

[@texwinter7330]

Thank you for loving our culture. 🙏🙏❤❤❤

[@nelsonzerrudo]

May you extend to Ms. Katrin our heartfelt impression of her, that she has such a wonderful mind and heart that likewise captivates us Filipinos who listen to her. May her insights and love for the Filipino culture and behavior be also embraced by some people in our community who have strangely chosen to stray away from these homegrown riches. Thanks, Mam Katrin!

[@raquelmeraner7560]

Wow very well said. 👌👌👌 I love listening her narrations and how she expound being a Filipino. 😘Love from Germany.

[@yulsme950]

She’s beautiful lady inside and out

[@bobby_shark]

I would cry if I learn I had a lola like her especially... not to brag👐🏼but... I heard from my lola on my mother side, she told me, we had a grandma who is German or was a German descent... And the more I see content like this, it's not entirely impossible I have an ancestor like her.🥹 Edit: It just brings me joy to see her genuine love for us Filipinos. If I were to pick between two nationalities, Philippines would be my pick even if I don't fit the standard look of a native Filipino... I hate being patronized by my whiteness... and it's a bit upsetting if people view me as dainty and frail just because of it. But that's not important... I love her journey in discovering our culture and her dedication to learn all of it.☺️

[@leeroseveltfrancis]

I am a Filipino student studying Psychology and it's so astonishing that she had Enriquez as a professor! Everything she said about kapwa is so true! We had Filipino Psychology as a subject and she is on spot about the Westernization of Psychology in the Philippines. It's so impressing watching her speak about "kapwa" and Filipino culture and her contribution to Filipino Psychology.

[@anelleprado9398]

Thank you, Ms. Katrin, for sharing your story and love of our culture, which we sometimes tend to forget and take for granted. I am a fan of Ms. Lissa Romero, the wife of the late Kidlat De Guia. When I learned about his passing, it somehow affected me. But it's for sure that his works will remain forever.

[@josebiamatandac7155]

Thank you for loving the Filupino people

[@corazonfernandez7467]

Thank you for embracing our culture and most Filipinos can easily adapt to any race, culture etc, but his love story means one thing, that we are all brothers and sisters wherever you go, we are all GOD’s creation, God Bless us all!!!

[@KuyaTimDy]

One of the most must watch documentaries especially for new generations!

[@thefilipinostorystudio]

Thank you so much!! 🇵🇭❤️

[@MrDeimos05]

watching you made me remember my beloved German professor, Herman Müeller. He is now with the Creator. I will forever express my gratitude to him for paying my tuition fees... ♥️♥️♥️

[@TH-rn8hf]

@MrDeimos05 I thought he's a priest? Maybe a different person?

[@adelbertoareola5674]

Thank you for this video. When our family recently had dinner at Pancake House-Camp John Hay, we saw Kidlat and Katrin having their date there. I softly said, "Kidlat Tahimik and his wife," to make my companions aware of their presence. Kidlat seemed to have heard me and smiled. Katrin had a tube into one of her nostrils, possibly to facilitate her breathing. I didn't know then that she was so in love with Filipinos and our culture, especially our "kapwa" way of life. I pray for your good health, Katrin. May you and Kidlat have more time to enjoy together.

[@ambrocio4105]

Napakaraming kwento at ideolohiya ang bawat sambit at bigkas ng kanyang bibig. Karanasan at Kwento na parang walang katapusan at idea na parang isa libro. God bless you maam and your family.

[@victoriacayabyab8624]

It's great to hear her story, loving the Filipino culture and the people.

[@PaulWillsonscot]

👋 hello beautiful, how are you?

[@pricetagalphamets3479]

Thank you for accepting the Filipino culture

[@lollettealipe9363]

You have a brilliant mind and a beautiful spirit, the Kapwa spirit. I think you are more Filipino than many who are born here. God bless you!

[@milacaibal3976]

Thank you so much for admiring our Filipino custom and tradition. We love foreigners like you who adjusted to live in the Philippines. Take care and more power to you.❤

[@mnmg]

i hope more Filipinos will preserve/follow our original culture (which is a lot from different islands) and not being easily influenced by other countries. One thing i really like the Japanese people is how they really showcase their culture as seen in their works of literature, films, comics (manga), etc...

[@marc-9320]

Katrin may be the first but there are a handful of others with a PhD in Filipino Psychology like hers. She was one of the ones who explored the value of Kapwa

[@bornonjuly7052]

Awesome story. Thank you Filipino Studio for having this very lovely and interestimg lady that embrace and love the Filipino and our cultures.

[@thefilipinostorystudio]

Our pleasure!

[@PatricioGanio]

I love this video. It deals on the Filipino way of life, their culture, and their behavior in dealing with fellow human beings, local or foreign, especially when such insight is shared by a German naturalized Filipino. The impact of this insight on those who listen to her narrative is that what is being shared is a factual information about Filipinos and their social behavior. Thank you, madame for your own story on this channel. I hope you never had any misgivings for marrying a Filipino.

[@cardinalwilson8034]

how she said so much good things about us it made me so happy, it gave me happy tears. it explains why i act the way i did towards my friends my family my neighbors and the people I've just met. No one really taught me how precisely to be kind to be considerate or to be humble, the people around me just shows me and i just followed.

[@MichaelAluag]

I feel so blessed and so great when I'm heard this POWERFUL MANIFESTATION OF A FOREIGN WOMAN through our Fundamental culture that we Embraced since the beginning. And we knew it ever since when we're EMOTIONALLY UNITED AS ONE AS A FILIPINO RESILIENT IN HISTORY. IM GLAD TO FIND YOUR CHANNEL BROTHER. THANK YOU FOR IT.

[@ellenty1872]

I've met Ma'am Katrin and her family and all I can say is that they are a very simple, happy, kind loving who knows how to socialize and easily adapt any ethnicities culture and traditions especially in the cordillera regions. Her husband and childrens ethnic names has their own unique story and meaning to tell

[@JnenarvyAinne]

Let this culture never die..,😊

[@shanemartinez1421]

Thank you Katrin. I hope others are inspired of what you shared about PILIPINO....Pili at Pino.🎉

[@chriskozak4966]

Awesome & incredible story of Ms katrin, a German lady who fell in love & embraced the Filipino people & our culture. I’m proud to be a Filipino & continue to carry our culture & tradition. We are loving & hospitable people, hope it continues that way. Great video, thank you for sharing this upload.🙏🏻👍🏼

[@LifeandSwitz]

Wow... we used to live in Germany in Schleswig Holstein and in Black Forest and I can relate to what she said. We pinoys are really hospitable and offers what we have.

[@Habakkuk5254]

I truly admire you, that you embraced all about the Filipino people and culture with all your heart and you live it too❤❤

[@blink188]

di pa nga tyo halos tinutulungan ng gobyerno pero mababait na tyo nasa atin na ang makikipag kapwa ..paano pa kaya kung merong gobyerno ..kaya siguro ganito ugali natin 😅mapag mahal kasi bless tyo ni lord ..

[@karenbalbin3345]

This is so inspiring and truly so fascinating story to hear. I could watch and listen to her over and over again. Thank you for loving the Filipino people and our culture. This is making us more proud of who and what we are. ❤

[@leaklug6067]

Thank you... For embracing and loving our Filipino cultures...

[@FlordelizaSchwarz]

My husband is a German and He loves Our Filipino culture too.

[@rmap206]

The lady is very eloquent and graceful.

[@cesexamsreviewcenter3957]

What an amazing woman and the what an amazing message she brings to us Filipinos! She is reminding us of the culture that is being eroded by the corruption of politics and values!

[@KulasSisi-x9c]

Thank you Maam for loving us.

[@iralynjequinto9275]

I've never heard of Kapwa but that's essentially the culture of Filipinos essentially a tradition way for treating others, it's so awesome :D

[@DaniloTuazon-lf7jp]

Read the works of Dr Virgilio G Enriquez, the father of Sikolohiyang Pilipino

[@normantornito9642]

Thank you Madam you embraced Philippines culture and married Filipino husband 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@journeytosuccesswithnikkiann]

MY Gosh! This is phenomenal! I thank God I saw your channel! I will be spreading this to my family and most especially my mid 20's sons!!!! I am so Proud to be a Filipino American!!! Praise God!

[@tessietesoro7407]

Very good story coming from a foreigner who has experienced Filipino hospitality❤

[@anniekrann3419]

I am a filipino living here here in sweden for more 25 yrs I am so impressed with you Your mindset is totally had embraced our values and love to our country I salute u

[@A73-95]

“I just came here to love people” this is so sweet, lovely, thank you for loving filipino culture

[@diniasantos9117]

Another inspiring story. Another story that makes you love your being Pinoy. Thanks for stories like this.

[@evelyndingding8993]

Nakaka proud maging Pinoy.

[@jeffsuehiro9041]

Beautiful story.... I'm realizing true love can come from anywhere in the world. Blessings...

[@anglumangsiklista]

It's amazing that a foreigner embraced our culture. It made me appreciate more being a Filipino and love our culture more, coz its unique compared to western culture! Proud to be Pinoy!

[@armandosantosjr]

Love your story mam. Great for a documentary subject. Mabuhay and thank you for embracing our culture.❤️🙏🇵🇭

[@ShiellaSoriao]

Thank you for seeing and appreciating the inner beauty of Filipinos

[@philipbacani9400]

Hmmm...Dr. Katrin as National Scientist? Now that is a unique couple goals with Kidlat. 🙏

[@wendypowers4534]

How can you not love Philippinos and their culture

[@benildagonzales6418]

Sa hirap ng buhay minsan parang madedeny mo or masasabi mo hindi ka naging pinoy pero isa ito sa nakakainspire na story .. thank you Katrin for sharing the beauty of Filipino people and it's culture. Makes me really really proud being pinoy..

[@thefilipinostorystudio]

We are glad this content inspired you! We appreciate you for engaging through comment!

[@marymaechua7772]

This is an eye opener for the foreigners and also the Filipinos.An inspirinh work mam.May you be blessed more for spreading good words and deeds.GOD bless us all.

[@marysuzettecatipon6147]

I'm like you advocating our rich culture and heritage.❤ What you did is great.

[@arilguyguyon8093]

I love your none accented very simple english way you talk , and you talk like a native real Filipina

[@soundsgood9417]

Thank you Katrin for loving the Filipino culture.😊

[@MsMmoseley]

Omg i get goosebumps watching her❤️Thank you for sharing your story ❤❤❤❤❤🙏

[@alien101gray]

Very inspiring story. Thank you for loving our culture

[@wrongchannel]

This is so beautiful. Thank you for the warmest, heartfelt appreciation for The Philippines and its people. May all these traits live forever in every single Juan amidst the advancement of technology. 🙏

[@JosephManansala-p2b]

Wow never heard a short but great story like this. Mabuhay po kayo Mahal na Ginang Katrin.

[@paolylo]

I have our high school French teacher to thank for showing us Perfumed Nightmare (1977) in the early 2000's starring Kidlat with Katrin having several scenes. I thought it was absolutely dumb and yet very fascinating to the point of acknowledging how it mirrored the Filipino's quest for validation in the middle of a modernizing world... which shockingly still exists today in the social media era.

[@lermapabillan4188]

Love the story of this sweet couple. Race could be different but a heart full of love can be united. Thanks for appreciating the good side of the Filipino culture making me proud as Filipino also. The Bayanihan or Kapwa system that shows love, help, and compassion to other people forever lives in a heart of a Filipino.

[@chiocampo3124]

This an amazing story thank you.. i belive being filipinos sets us apart from all the rest of the world because “kapwa” is an innate character that we have.. im proud to be filipino.. as the song says” taas noo kahit kanino”