Aklan Islands Philippines
Guide, Reference and Links about Boracay Island, Aklan Province. Islands Philippines Places and Destinations

 

Like Us on Facebook

Like Islandsphilippines.com/Aklan on Facebook

 
 

Performing Arts: Aklan Province Islands Philippines



The toltog palanog, a clay flute, was the earliest musical instrument in Panay; it had three holes at one end and two at the sides. There were several kinds of bamboo flutes, or tulali. A child's flute was the payok, made of stiff rice straw. The dios sios was a set of reeds of different lengths, tied side by side. The budios, which sounded like the cornet, was a shell with the pointed tip cut off.

The tan-ag, made of two pieces of lightwood, was the earliest percussion instrument. A set of these was called the dalutang. The bunkaka or takup was a section of bamboo with a split end. It was held in the right hand and struck against a pole in the left hand. Rhythmic variations were achieved through different ways of striking. The bulibaw was a drum made of hollowed-out wood topped by animal skin. The ludang was a smaller drum held on the lap. The lipak-pak was a clapper made of a narrow section of bamboo, two nodes long, split in two down to one node, the lower half being the handle. It was also used as a matraca or clapper during Holy Week.

The native guitar was variously called the passing ("to strike"); boktot ("hunchback") because it was made of coconut shell; or the culating. The strings were made of fibers or any twine. There was a guitar with six strings made of hemp, banana fiber or lukmo. It is now called the sista, from the Spanish word sexta or six. The buting was a thin bamboo tube whose two ends were strung with hemp or any fiber, so that it bent like a bow. The kudyapi was a violin made of thin, light wood and strung with hemp or banana fibers. The subing or Jew's harp was made of seasoned bamboo.

Aklan dances can tell a story, imitate a children’s game, or-because of Spanish influence-be choreographed for the ballroom. Bayong-gayong tells a comic story about Gayong, the nickname for Leodegario. According to legend and the words of the song, Gayong and Masiong (nickname for Dalmacio) once attended a feast commemorating the death of a townmate. While eating, Masiong choked on a piece of adobo (braised meat cooked with vinegar, garlic, and soy sauce). Masiong’s love for feasts and the consequences of his voraciousness are held up to playful ridicule by this dance that is part of the merrymaking in rural gatherings.

Pokoe (pukol in other parts of Panay) is adapted from one of the oldest native games of the children, and means "to strike or bump against each other." The children usually play this game at the riverside or seashore while bathing or after. The dancers use coconut shells, which are struck together rhythmically in time with the music. The male dancers roll on the ground to show their agility and suppleness.

Pahid is a lively ballroom dance, which originated from Madalag and Libacao. It is very popular in all 17 towns of Aklan, and is accompanied by a song.

page 2... Performing Arts: Aklan Province Islands Philippines


Travel Quotes:

The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. Marcel Proust

Certainly, travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living. Mary Ritter Beard

Desserts Food, Philippine Cuisine

As a tropical oriental country it should come as no surprise there are many treats made from rice and coconuts. One often seen dessert is bibingka, a hot rice cake optionally topped with a pat of butter, slices of kesong puti (white cheese), itlog na maalat (salted duck eggs), and sometimes grated coconut. There are also glutinous rice sweets called biko made with sugar, butter, and coconut milk.

More details at Desserts Food, Philippine Cuisine

Travel outside the country, safe and sound

Be aware of their custom as well. Do not get yourself that feeling of being an outcast or do not hurt others just because you have gone against their usual beliefs and their usual acts. When you know the culture and the custom, the more you sow seeds f respect to the place and its people. Travel outside the country, safe and sound


Boracy Island Aklan Islands Philippines
Aklan Islands Philippines

Recommended Resorts: 7Stones Boracay Suites, Boracay Regency Beach Resort, Hotel Isla Boracay Resort, Boracay Mandarin Island Resort, Shangri-La's Boracay Resort & Spa, Boracay West Cove Resort, Fairways and Bluewaters, Alta Vista de Boracay Resort, Discovery Shores, Grand Vista Boracay Resort, Erus Suites Hotel, Cohiba Resort, Boracay Ocean Club, Fridays Boracay, Sea Wind Resort, Sands Hotel, Nami Resort Boracay, Monaco Suites de Boracay, Boracay Garden Resort, Tides Hotel Boracay, Ambassador in Paradise Resort, Patio Pacific Resort, Best Western Boracay Tropics Resort

Boracay Geography - Boracay Climate - Boracay History - Boracay Political System - Boracay Economy
Boracay Major Industries - Boracay Getting There - Boracay Tourist Attractions - Boracay Feasts & Festivals
Boracay Special Interest - Boracay Beaches & Resorts - Boracay Arts & Crafts - Boracay Performing Arts
Boracay Business - Boracay Location Map - Boracay Links & References

Business Opportunity | Philippines Real Estates and Realty


Luzon Philippines Area
Baguio Philippines, Banaue Philippines, Bataan Philippines, Batangas Philippines, Cavite Philippines, La Union Philippines, Laguna Philippines, Laoag Philippines, Makati Philippines, Manila Philippines, Mindoro Philippines, Ortigas Philippines, Pagudpod Hotels (Ilocos), Palawan Philippines, Pampanga Philippines, Pangasinan Philippines, Puerto Galera Philippines, Quezon City Philippines, Subic Philippines, Tagaytay Philippines, Tarlac Philippines

Visayas Philippines Area
Bacolod Philippines, Bohol Philippines, Boracay Philippines, Cebu Philippines, Guimaras Philippines, Iloilo Philippines, Leyte Philippines, Negros Philippines

Mindanao Philippines Area
Cagayan de Oro Philippines, Davao Philippines, Zamboanga Philippines


Like Us on Facebook

Like IslandsPhilippines.com on Facebook

Islands Philippines

Website Visitors by Country


Other Philippines Resources: Philippines Travel Agents & Philippines Tour Operators, Philippines Employment & Recruitment Agencies, Philippines Phone Codes & Area Codes, Ilocos Region, CALABARZON, Camiguin, Bicol Region, NCR. Leyte, Davao, MIMAROPA, Aklan, Guimaras, Central Luzon, Hiking Philippines, Bohol, Bacolod, Sagada, Negros Oriental, Jeepney Philippines, Dumaguete, Diving Philippines, Cebu, Baguio, Auto Racing Philippines, Cars Philippines, Golf Philippines, Siargao, Whales Philippines, Guimaras, Ormoc, Siquijor, Whales Philippines


IslandsPhilippines.com is For Sale - Make an Offer Today!

Islands Philippines - About Islands Philippines - Destinations Philippines - Islands Philippines Advertising

While we strive to present information as accurately as possible,
We are not responsible for any mistakes in information materials, written or any other kind.
All Rights Reserved. Islands Philippines © Copyright - Tuesday 26th of September 2023 05:50:02 AM