Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Cordillera Autonomous Region
Isneg lived in the northwesterly end of northern Luzon, in the upper half of Cordillera Province known as Kalinga-Apayao. Isneg oral tradition is rich with folk riddles. Many of these are structurally simple but elegant. One of the most popular literary works of the Isneg was the story of “The Judge and the Fly”. Some characteristic of the Isneg reflected in this story. It shows that Isneg were kind, hospitable and generous, possessed with the spirit of self-reliance and courage and clearly artistic in their temperament. The story is humorous and entertaining which explains relationship of people and their surroundings.
Abra occupies the western portion of the Cordillera Region in northerh Luzon. The early inhabitants were the Tingguian, or Itneg, as they are also known. One of their literary works was entitled, “The Great Tingguian Flood Myth”. It shows how Abrans believe in ancient and supernatural spirits.
Ifugao refers to the group of people living in Ifugao Province located in the central Cordillera mountains of Northern Luzon.The Ifugao have riddles which serve to entertain at the same time to educate the young. The Hudhud was recognized as a “Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity”. The story “Hudhud Hi Aliguyon” shows the braveness of the Ifugaos. As Aliguyon and Pumbakhayon end their battle, it shows how they appreciate and respect each other, and how they admire each other’s talent.
Bontoc refers to the people of the Mountain Province. It is derived from two morphemes, “bun” (heap) and “tuk” (top). Together it means mountain. Bontoc social literature aims to communicate ideas or attitudes to others at certain social occasions. “Lumawig: Bontoc’s God and Culture Hero” was one of their literary work. It shows how adventurous Lumawig was, and it also reflects some religious practices, social history and morals of the Bontocs.
Kankanays are the third largest cultural community in the Mountain Province. “Kankanay”, also “Kankanai”, “Kankana-I” or “Kankana-ey” has no different etymological derivation. The Kankanay have a rich collection of riddles and epics. They have the Sudsud (short talks) which are recounted in gathering of adults or when they are working in the field. One of the short tales of Kankanay was the “Origin of Thunder and Lightning”. The main content of this story refers to marriage and family life. Another short tale was the “Origin of Human Race”. It shows the social custom, traditions, religious values, beliefs and practices.
Kalinga comes from the common noun “kalinga”, which means “enemy”, “fighter” or “head hunter” in the Ibanag and Gaddang languages. Kalinga literature also consists of riddles, legends, chanted or sung myths, epics or ballads. “Adventures of Banna” was one of the literary works from Kalinga. This story reflects the bravery and pride of Kalinga people, and the heroic exploits of their heroes.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
BIAG NI LAMANG
(Life of Lam-ang)
Setting of the story:
- Nalbuan- somewhere in the Valley of Naguilan River in La Union where Lam-ang and his parents lived.
Characters of the story:
- Lam-ang- the main character of the story, the only son of Namongan and Don Juan Panganiban. He had the unusual power of speech and physical form.
- Ines Kannoyan- a beautiful maiden, daughter of the richest man of the town of Kalanutian, and a lady who loved and married by Lam-ang.
- Namongan- mother of Lam-ang who help her to match the wealth of the Kannoyans.
- Don Juan Panganiban- father of Lam-ang who go to the mountains to fight an Igorot band
- Sarindang- she tried to seduced Lam-ang.
- White rooster- acted as a spokeperson of Lam-ang.
- Parents of Ines Kannoyan- they dared Lam-ang to bring gold more than match of their wealth.
- Marcos- diver who rewarded by Lam-ang for collecting all his bones.
Sumarang- Lam-ang’s rival.
Biag ni Lam-ang (Life of Lam-ang) is a traditional story that embodies popular beliefs having a person or thing having fictitious existence. It is an imaginative fiction or drama characterized by strange and unrealistic elements.
As Namongan gave birth with Lam-ang, it is not possible for a baby boy to ask his mother about the name he wanted to. And, how can a nine-month old baby look for his father who goes to fight the Igorots. (It was not discussed why did his father fight them and how Don Juan Panganiban killed by the Igorots.)
Upon returning home, why is it so that there were ninety-nine maidens during his bath, and how can he burned so much straw that the communities near the river were alarmed by the smoke. Aside from that, the water turned black and all the fish on the river died.
Lam-ang heared about a beautiful maiden, Ines Kannoyan, he decided to go to Kalanutian to court her. Reaching Kalanutian, he did something different to impressed everyone. He made his white rooster crow mightily and immediately the small house in the neighborhood collapsed. As Ines kannoyan, looked out of her window, Lam-ang made his dog growl and the house that collapsed erected again as if nothing had happened. Duly impressed, Ines and her parents came down and invited Lam-ang. Then, how can a rooster served as a spokeperson of Lam-ang.
The Parents of Ines told that they will bestow the hands of Ines ifLam-ang could equal their wealth consisting of lands and gold. But, how could he do that knowing that Ines was a daughter of the richest man in the town of Kannoyan. Then again, he made it simply amazing.
After sometime, Lam-ang complied with a tradition to catch rarang. Just as he dreamt so, He was swallowed by a giant fish. Ines became very sad and lonely but Lam-ang’s pet friend told that if his bones could be recovered, he might be revived. Surprisingly, with the help of Marcos, all the bones of Lam-ang were collected. Unbelievable… But that was what happened in the story. Then Lam-ang and Ines lived happily ever after with their pet friends.
As Namongan gave birth with Lam-ang, it is not possible for a baby boy to ask his mother about the name he wanted to. And, how can a nine-month old baby look for his father who goes to fight the Igorots. (It was not discussed why did his father fight them and how Don Juan Panganiban killed by the Igorots.)
Upon returning home, why is it so that there were ninety-nine maidens during his bath, and how can he burned so much straw that the communities near the river were alarmed by the smoke. Aside from that, the water turned black and all the fish on the river died.
Lam-ang heared about a beautiful maiden, Ines Kannoyan, he decided to go to Kalanutian to court her. Reaching Kalanutian, he did something different to impressed everyone. He made his white rooster crow mightily and immediately the small house in the neighborhood collapsed. As Ines kannoyan, looked out of her window, Lam-ang made his dog growl and the house that collapsed erected again as if nothing had happened. Duly impressed, Ines and her parents came down and invited Lam-ang. Then, how can a rooster served as a spokeperson of Lam-ang.
The Parents of Ines told that they will bestow the hands of Ines ifLam-ang could equal their wealth consisting of lands and gold. But, how could he do that knowing that Ines was a daughter of the richest man in the town of Kannoyan. Then again, he made it simply amazing.
After sometime, Lam-ang complied with a tradition to catch rarang. Just as he dreamt so, He was swallowed by a giant fish. Ines became very sad and lonely but Lam-ang’s pet friend told that if his bones could be recovered, he might be revived. Surprisingly, with the help of Marcos, all the bones of Lam-ang were collected. Unbelievable… But that was what happened in the story. Then Lam-ang and Ines lived happily ever after with their pet friends.
The story of Lam-ang shows courage and determination. His love for Ines Kannoyan also shows that the true love can even move mountains. But the most important thing that Lam-ang implies to everyone was to have faith in God because He is always there to guide and save us.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Who am I?
As I go along…
Have you ever wondered if there is one magnanimous “ZARRAH” existing in Rizal Technological University??
Yes, there is…
Mr. and Mrs. Rolando Catibog blessed to have me as their first daughter, named, Zarrah Jane De Villa Catibog that born on the 21st day of March, 1990. I am from the province that was very popular in a funny accent, “Ala eh”. I lived there with my family and my other relatives. I started my primary degree at Calaca Elementary School. That was the time that I really got interested in having friends, crushes, puppy love and spending crazy times with them.
After graduated elementary, I entered the high school life at Calaca Academy, Batangas. During that time, I discovered something different about myself, and that was about being a teenager. I also learned how to appreciate all the things that makes me worthy. I can say that my high school life was one of the most colorful and exciting part of my life,
Now, I am 18 years of age, 3rd year student of Rizal Technological University taking up B.S. in Office Administration major in Office Management and presently residing at Lower Bicutan, Taguig City.
To be able to know me better, let me bring in my favorites and hobbies. I am fun of reading different kinds of books and magazines. I also enjoy surfing the internet and chatting/texting with my friends. Aside from that, I do spend my free times watching horror movies and soap operas in the television.Sinigang and Adobo are my favorite dishes, while grapes, mangoes and apples are my favorite fruits. I also like the colors yellow, pink, blue and green. My favorite singers are David Cook and Colbie Caillat, while in local bands; I preferred to be a fan of Parokya Ni Edgar.
I believe in saying that, “Contentment is not always the fulfillment of what you want, it’s the realization of how blessed you are for what you already have”.
As I go along with my journey, I became more inspired to finish my studies, to have a stable job someday and to establish my own family that will fulfill my heart’s desire.
Hmmmn… Now, I’ll ask you. Am I interesting???
Ooops! Know me first before you judge me. That’s it!
It’s me again, Zarrah, now signing off…
Yes, there is…
Mr. and Mrs. Rolando Catibog blessed to have me as their first daughter, named, Zarrah Jane De Villa Catibog that born on the 21st day of March, 1990. I am from the province that was very popular in a funny accent, “Ala eh”. I lived there with my family and my other relatives. I started my primary degree at Calaca Elementary School. That was the time that I really got interested in having friends, crushes, puppy love and spending crazy times with them.
After graduated elementary, I entered the high school life at Calaca Academy, Batangas. During that time, I discovered something different about myself, and that was about being a teenager. I also learned how to appreciate all the things that makes me worthy. I can say that my high school life was one of the most colorful and exciting part of my life,
Now, I am 18 years of age, 3rd year student of Rizal Technological University taking up B.S. in Office Administration major in Office Management and presently residing at Lower Bicutan, Taguig City.
To be able to know me better, let me bring in my favorites and hobbies. I am fun of reading different kinds of books and magazines. I also enjoy surfing the internet and chatting/texting with my friends. Aside from that, I do spend my free times watching horror movies and soap operas in the television.Sinigang and Adobo are my favorite dishes, while grapes, mangoes and apples are my favorite fruits. I also like the colors yellow, pink, blue and green. My favorite singers are David Cook and Colbie Caillat, while in local bands; I preferred to be a fan of Parokya Ni Edgar.
I believe in saying that, “Contentment is not always the fulfillment of what you want, it’s the realization of how blessed you are for what you already have”.
As I go along with my journey, I became more inspired to finish my studies, to have a stable job someday and to establish my own family that will fulfill my heart’s desire.
Hmmmn… Now, I’ll ask you. Am I interesting???
Ooops! Know me first before you judge me. That’s it!
It’s me again, Zarrah, now signing off…
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