Lesson 10 12

Lesson 11
FAMOUS MUSIC IN VISAYA

Objectives:
After doing though this lesson you should be able to;
1. name some Visayan religious song.
2. identify each festivity.
3. develop one’s awareness

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In Balyu-an Festival

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BAlyu-an Festivals
One of the most colorful of Philippine
festivities s the “Balyu-an” of Leyte. This s a
celebration in honor of the Holy infant Jesus,
the patron saint of Tacloban.Held every third
week of the month of June, culminating in
fluvial procession along the San Juanico Strait,
Balyu-an reflects the people’s unity and
religiously.

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 In Halaran

Halaran comes from the word “halad” which

means gift or offer. This is a cultural attraction from the
west Visayan region which depicts the colorful history
and culture of the Capizenos dating back to the pre-
Spanish times, particularly, the landing and settlement
of the Bornean datus divided Panay Island into
provinces of Capiz, Iloilo and Antique.

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 In Sinulog

Sinulog is celebrated in January in Cebu in honor of the Sto.

Niño. It is a re-enactment of the Christianization of the King
Humabon and queen. There is a parade participated by the
“queen” followed by her “slave” and people dressed as giants
(representing historical figures) as a devotion to Sto. Niño and
other unseen forces. It maybe celebration of thanksgiving for a
good harvest, good life, or repentance of one’s sin, or just plain
worship. The paraders shout “Pit Senyor” as they go around the
town.
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In Dinagyang

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 Dinagyang is celebrated on January 26-27 in
Ilo-ilo honoring the Sto. Niño. It is a grand
mardi-gras, native style, replete with riotous
street dancing and revelry.
Every year some 15 tribes and 50 member in
each group coming from neighboring towns of
Ilo-ilo and the provinces of Aklan, Antique, and
Negros Occidental, are all set of vie in the
“Kasadyahan contest”, the biggest and most
unique mardi-gras in the orient.

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 Other exiting street spectacles include the
fabulously decorated floats unfolding the
historic past of the religion with reenactment of
the Bornean datus landing in Panay Island who
purchased the island ( now divided into the
provinces of Ilo-ilo, Antique, Capiz, and Aklan)
seven centuries ago from Ati kiing Marikudo
for a gold Salakot and gold necklace for his wife,
maniwangtiwang.

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 Balitaw
A Visayan folk song. The word “balitaw” is derived from the
Malayan word “Berita” which mean narration or Balita in Tagalog.
Balitaw is a dance and song, the counterpart of kundiman. Acording
to Banas, balinaw is often sung than danced.
Balitaw is divided into two classes: Balitaw Mayor and Balitaw Menor.
Balitaw Menor is characteristically a Visayan love song.
Balitaw Mayor
Visayan Balintanaw -Counter part of the Tagalog Kundiman. It is
lively and process more syncopation.
Example:
“Sa Kabukiran – Manuel Velez
Tagalog Balintanaw – is a harmoniums melody and lively as the
European waltz. The original Balintawak is “ Inday sa Balitaw”.
Example:
“Paru-prung Bukid”
“ Tinikling”

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 Dansa Menor or Pangharana (Serenade) is a
dance piece compose in the Minor key.
Traditionally it is the “Philippine Serenade” or
“pananapatan” In 2/4 time. It is called “ Dansa
Pilipino”.
Examples:
“Hating Gabi” Antonio Molina
“Sampaguita” Dolores Paterno
“ Ay, Ay, Kalisud” Visayan Folksong
“Bukang Liwayway” Antonio Molina

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 Halaran
Halaran comes from the word “halad” Which mean gift or offer.
This is cultural attraction from the West Visayan region which depicts
the colorful history and culture of Capizeños dating back to the pre-
Spanish times, particularly, the landing and settlement of the Bornean
Datus who divided Panay Island into the provinces of Capiz, Ilo-ilo,
and Antique.
Legends say that the bornean datus gave gifts to the abororigines
of Panay as tokens of goodwill and friendship. The celebration is
highlighted by pageantry, food, drinks, and dancing to the exotic
sounding drums.
Other festivities are the “Ambanahon Kapisnon” a serenade of
haunting native song, beauty tilts, Banca racing contest, and island
hopping tours.
The celebration is on June 23-24 every year.
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