SARONG-BANGGISarung Banggi is a popular Bicolano song written by Potenciano B. Gregorio Sr. in Albay more than a hundred years ago. Bikolano is spoken in the Bicol region of the Philippines; it is a language distinct from Tagalog.
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ITIK-ITIK DANCEItik-itik is a mimetic folk dance in the Philippines. It originated in Cantilan, Surigao del Sur. Itik-itik was discovered in this town by National Artist for Dance Francisca Reyes-Aquino. Originating from a dance called sibay and performed to the tune of Dejado, the story was told that an expert young dancer named Cayetana at a barrio of Cantilan during a baptismal party had become so carried away with the rhythm that she began to improvise short, choppy steps similar to ducks and then splash water on their backs. MANANG BIDAYManang Biday is an ethnic song in Ilocos. This song implies the courtship of a young maiden named in Manang Biday. Serenade call this custom of the Filipinos until today still practicing by the Ilocano. It also is a courtship dance. MAGTANIM AY DI BIROThe English version of this Filipino song goes, “Planting rice is never fun…” It’s a song that tells about the difficulties of the life of a farmer, how one has to bend over the entire day, with no time to sit and no time to stand. And then it goes on to summon the listener to join in, to keep the industrious spirit alive, to continue the hard work in the hopes of securing a brighter future. Wonderful how the song reflects the positive, hopeful mentality of the Filipino. DAYANG DAYANGThe song was a big airway hit several years ago. Radio stations repeatedly played the song on air and discos were not complete without ‘Dayang Dayang’. Though the lyrics were unfamiliar to many, even until now, and only few understood the true meaning, the song still pulls many listeners to grove in its beat. Unknown to many, Dayang Dayang is not just an ordinary song title; she’s a woman and a princess. Hadji ‘Dayang Dayang’ Piandao was a first lady of Sulu. The title ‘Dayang Dayang’ means “princess of the first degree”, a title given only to the daughters of the Sultan. The song ‘Dayang Dayang’ is believed to be referring to this lady. MAGLALATIKThe Maglalatik (also known as Manlalatik or Magbabao) is an indigenous dance from the Philippines. Coconut shell halves are secured onto the dancers' hands and on vests upon which are hung four or six more coconut shell halves. SARONG BANGGIA kundiman is a Filipino love song traditionally sung by a man wooing the woman of his dreams. Sometimes, the young man will be accompanied by friends as he serenades (harana) the woman in the evening. With the familiar strains of the guitar, the suitor pours out his emotions through a song, usually one which speaks of loneliness or even lack of self-worth. BINISLAKAN (SIGLAHI PRACTICE)As we are going to perform on the upcoming flag retreat.Here are some clips of our binislakan version. BAHAY KUBOThe Nipa hut, or more accurately Kamalig or Bahay Kubo, is a type of stilt house indigenous to the cultures of the Philippines. It often serves as an icon of Philippine culture or, more specifically, Filipino rural culture. Its architectural principles gave way to many of Filipino traditional houses and buildings that rose after the pre-colonial era PARU, PARONG BUKIDis a humorous song comparing a butterfly to a Filipina dressed in her glamorous formal dress with tall butterfly sleeves, as she moves down the aisle of the church, swaying her hips as every one looks on. This recording in the first clip is performed by the Filipina singer and actress Nora Aunor. |
AuthorAubrey Escanela also known as Madel Aubrey Caratao is a grade 12 student from University of Makati, taking up Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) ,. Archives
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