Akon nalantawan: The passions and humor of Negrenses in 20 Hiligaynon folk songs

Date of Publication

2003

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts in Literature

Subject Categories

Comparative Literature

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Literature

Thesis Adviser

Genevieve Asenjo

Defense Panel Member

Ma. Teresa Wright
Anne Frances Sangil

Abstract/Summary

This study focuses on 20 Hiligaynon folksongs from Negros Occidental. It analyzes the images in the folksongs, which reveal themes of love, humor, joy, work, celebration, grief, anger, disappointment, pride and nationalism. The images highlight the Negrense as a lover who seeks fidelity and unending love from the beloved, a warrior who strives for the honor and dignity of his nation, and an individual who, aware of his society's conservative and traditional norms, either conforms to or transgresses these standards while possessing a critical attitude and a sense of humor in doing so. Guided by Malinowski's Functionalism, this study shows how the songs satisfy the need of Negrenses to express their emotions and beliefs, their need to educate and pass on knowledge from one generation to another, and their need of symbols to integrate and unite themselves as members of one community. It establishes how serving those needs enables the 20 folksongs to represent the emotions, values, principles, and traditions--the culture of Negrenses.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU13763

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

iii, 89 leaves ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Folk music--Hiligayon (Philippine people); Folk music--Philippines--Panay Island; Folk songs; Philippine; Hiligaynon (Philippine people)

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