Bayanihan definition

Bayanihan means cooperation.
Bayanihan literally means, “being a bayan,” and thus refers to a spirit of communal unity and cooperation.
Bayanihan means helping one another, which is part of the Filipino culture; everyone in the community will help someone with difficulties or tasks. The task may be small like doing household chores or babysitting for a neighbor, or big like transferring one’s house (by carrying on their shoulders) to the next village. Its root “bayani” means hero, to become a hero is to do something sacrificial for someone or for the society.

Examples of Bayanihan in a sentence

  • The Festival reclaimed heroism as it commemorated heroes who shaped the nation’s history on Bonifacio Day and invoked the spirit of Bayanihan (community spirit) as it united in solidarity with the world in celebrating the International Human Rights Day towards building a true nation of heroes.

  • Rebuilding communities and lives: The role of Damayan and Bayanihan in disaster resiliency.

  • Martinez St., Bayanihan, Project 4, Quezon City 1,336.8720 23-Oct-15 San Fernando and Cajidiocan Romblon Iron, Nickel, etc.

  • Some examples of these community-based schemes are: 8 Bayanihan is traditional Filipino practice where community members come together to assist one in need.