FOLKSONGS OF THE LUZON

(LOWLANDS)
LOWLAND PROVINCES

1. Pangasinan
2. Ilocos Norte
3. Ilocos Sur
4. Tarlac
5. Pampanga
6. Isabela
7. Benguet
8. Batangas
9. Cagayan
10. Bicol
 Examples of Luzon lowland folksongs and their
meanings.
 PAMULINAWEN: which means "Hardened Heart”, is the most popular
Ilocano love song which equates the heart of a girl, likened to a
hardened flint, because she does not heed the pleadings of a lover. The
song Pamulinawen is regarded as the “national anthem” of the Ilocano
nation arising from its unique and insightful.

 MANAG BIDAY:is a traditional Ilocano folksong in Northern Luzon

particularly in the province of Ilocos. This song implies the courtship of a
young maiden named Manang Biday. Serenading a love interest is a
custom of the Filipinos. Until today, it is still practiced by the Ilocano. It is
also a courtship dance.

 BANNATIRAN: The title refers to the bannatiran bird that is supposedly

native to the Ilocos region on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. 
 Examples of Luzon lowland folksongs and their
meanings.

 ATIN CU PUNG SINGSING: traditional Filipino folk song

from Central Luzon, Kapampangan folksong sung by
adults and children. The woman in the song was looking for
a missing ring given by her mother and offers her love as a
prize for the man who could find it.
 Examples of Luzon lowland folksongs and their
meanings.
 MAGTANIM AY DI BIRO: a famous Filipino folk song
narrating the daily lives of Filipino farmers, true to its title
planting rice is never a joke
 BAHAY KUBO: traditional Tagalog Filipino folk song credited
to have been written by 1997 National Artist for Music Felipe
Padilla de Leon that has been passed down through
generations. The song is about a Bahay Kubo, a house
made of bamboo with a roof of nipa leaves, surrounded by
different kind of vegetables, which was usually sang by
Filipino school children. It is well known by Filipinos of all
ages.
 Examples of Luzon lowland folksongs and their
meanings.

 LERON LERON SINTA: is about a man named “Leron” and her

sweetheart “Neneng”. The song revolves around the adventures of the
two sweethearts as they pick fruits from trees (papaya and tamarind
trees) one day. It is also a classic work song that is believed to have
originated in the provinces and was traditionally sang during the
papaya harvest season. It has a call and response verse pattern and is
typically sung in duet by a man and a woman, with some minor
alteration in the lyrics. It is also a favorite performance piece by choral
groups. With the combination of an upbeat feel and witty lyrics,
LeronLeronSinta has become a timeless Philippine folk song loved by
millions of Filipinos from the heydays of the “kundiman” era to the
generations to come.
 Examples of Luzon lowland folksongs and their
meanings.

 PARU-PARONG BUKID: is 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 everyone looks on.
 SITSIRITSIT: also known as Sitsiritsit Alibangbang, is a
Filipino folk song. This humorous song describes a
flirtatious woman threatening a storeowner that the ants are
going to get him if he is not going to extend credit, as well
as unusual situations of exchanging a child for a doll or
bagoong.
 Examples of Luzon lowland folksongs and their
meanings.

 SANTA CLARA: is a song asking St. Claire to bless her request

and promise to dance pandango when reaching the Obando
Town. Usually a fertility song asking for a child.

 SARUNG BANGGI: means “one evening” A folk song from the

St. Domingo, Albay. For Bicolanos, this is not only a song but
also a festival that showcases a variety of cultural and religious
activities that is held evey 18th to 25th day of May and performed
at night, A tribute to it's composer, Potenciano V. Gregorio Sr.
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