KUNDIMANKundiman is a genre of traditional Filipino love songs. The lyrics of the Kundiman are written in Tagalog. The melody is characterized by a smooth, flowing and gentle rhythm with dramatic intervals. Kundiman was the traditional means of serenade in the Philippines.
0 Comments
ABARURAY "Abaruray" is a contraction of the words "Aba" and "Ruray". "Aba!" is an exclamation which is equivalent to "Hey!", "Hi!", or "Hail!" in English. "Ruray" is a nickname for Aurora. This dance is known in the Philippines be several names, such as "Hapayan", "Tagayan", "Pandango sa Baso", and "Abaroray". In any social gathering in the remote "barrios" of the Philippines, it is customary to offer wine to the visitors. The offering is usually made by a young lady. She goes around with a glass and a bottle of native wine offering a drink to the visitors. This wine offering is a signal for the beginning of folk dancing and singing. The musicians play the introduction of "Abaruray" music. The girl who is offering the wine picks out a young man from among the guests and offers him a drink. This is her way of hinting at her desire to dance with him. The young has to accept it or he commits a breach of etiquette and the girl is offended. His acceptance of the drink will signify that he will dance with the girl. He then stands and they begin dancing, with the girl leading him on. The girl dances with the glass of wine on her head from which the young man drinks. Her dancing skill is shown in her ability to keep the glass on her head and in not spilling a drop of the wine. The audience sing and clap their hands in time with the music. The description given below is the "Abaruray" from Tayabas. PASIGINPasigin is a fish net used by the Capiznon. In the hands of a skilled fishermen, a pasigin assures food for the family. The playful imagination of the Filipinos created the pasigin dance. Using movements of excited fishermen scooping after schools of fish, intricate footwork and dexterous swishing, swashing, scooping, and sifting gave the pasigin that chase and run character. The pasigin dance would have been an ordinary and playful dance had it not been for a comic relief where at the end, the ring-net reveals a hole big enough for the fish to escape. SINGKILSingkil Singkil is a dance that originated from Lanao del Sur, Mindano. Singkil is dance of Muslim royalty. VINTAVinta/Mangalay "Vinta" refers to the boat; Royal figures balance atop the bamboo poles, which portray the movement of the vinta across the Sulu Sea. This dance portrays the Philippine Muslims’ deep relationship with the sea. In Mangalay, the dancers use their arms to pug emphasis to the waves. MAGIGALMagigal-Paunjalay Native to the Yakan tribe of Basilan island, "igal" is the Yakan word for dance. This is a pre-nuptial dance, performed before the wedding ceremony. Both the bride and groom dot their faces with white paint in order to conceal their identity from evil BINISLAKANBinislakan is a Filipino folk dance performed with stick known as bislak. Binislakan folk dance cameto the Philippines with Chinese immigrants. The dance is was used to commemorate the Chinesepirate, Limahong, who built a kingdom in Lingayen. RIGODON ROYALEThis elegant dance was brought to the Philippines by the Filipinos who returned from their travels abroad during the Spanish era. This dance takes its name from its opening performances at formal affairs such as the President's Inaugural Ball. Members of government, including the President and First Lady, diplomatic corps, and other state officials usually participate in the Rigodon. Traditionally, a ballroom waltz dance would follow the Rigodon. PUTUNGAN A group of adult women lead the community in the ceremony and chant poetic lyrics. It can be performed to greet an individual celebrating his/her birthday, someone who had just recovered from a serious illness, someone returning after a long absence, or to greet an esteemed visitor. The lyrics of the putong vary in accordance with the purpose of the ceremony. It is said to have originated in Tiguion, Gasan from where it spread to the other communities of Marinduque. The songs are written in verse. |
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
March 2018
Categories |