November 2010 | Novo Ecijanos Preserve Cultural Heritage

Binasuan

tinikling

Kuratsa

Pagtatanim

Binuyugan

Subli

Pagtatahip

Sta. Clara

Sala ti mais

Sayaw sa Bangko

Archive for November 2010

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INTRODUCTION

Filipinos as known to have rooted from Malay origins are typically built with small stature and brown complexion. A not so ideal feature of a graceful dancer as compared to western and Latin Swayers.

But this physical attributes does not hinder Filipinos to showcase their talent and grace to dancing specially when it also boast our rich culture and heritage.

Whether it celebrates a barrios patron saint, a lover flirtation courtship, or mimicking action from common animals influencing daily activities, Filipinos always has a way of putting everything into a dance not just to depict their rituals, celebrative for weddings, for a good harvest and even with a funeral. Clearly , folk dances illuminates Filipino values qualities and indication to religion and faith.

Community Profile

Cabanatuan City

Area: 282.75 km²

Population: 259,267 (census 2007)

Density: 1,026/km²

No. of Barangays: 90

Province: Nueva Ecija
Region: Region III (Central Luzon)

Income Class: 1^st Class Component City; Urban

Government: Mayor Julius Cesar V. Vergara (Liberal Party

The City of Cabanatuan is a first class, urban city in the province of Nueva Ecija, Philippines. It is considered the commerce, industrial and educational hub of the province. According to the latest census, it has a population of 259,267 people in 45,424 households. It is a bustling city home to many jeepneys and tricycles. It bears the title as the "Tricycle Capital of the Philippines", because it has about over 38,202 (as of September 2009) registered tricycles.

The old provincial capitol of Nueva Ecija is located here and is still used by the provincial government and the governor.

HISTORY

Cabanatuan was founded as Barrio of Gapan in 1750 and became a Municipality and capital of La Provincia de Nueva Ecija in 1780. In 1899, Emilio Aguinaldo moved the Capital of the First Philippine Republic from Malolos to Cabanatuan. Cabanatuan is the site of the historical "Plaza Lucero" and the Cabanatuan Cathedral, where General Antonio Luna was ambushed on his way to Palanan. Cabanatuan lost the title of capital in 1850 when the capital of Nueva Ecija was moved to San Isidro, another historic town. It was only in 1917, when the Administrative code was enacted, that Cabanatuan was restored as capital of the Province. However, in 1965, Congress created Palayan City, which has been the capital ever since.

During World War II, the occupying Japanese built Cabanatuan Prison Camp, where many American soldiers were imprisoned, some of whom had been forced to endure the infamous "Bataan Death March." In January 1945 elements of the US Army marched far behind enemy lines to rescue the prisoners in what became known as the Raid at Cabanatuan.

Cabanatuan was also the epicenter of a massive earthquake at roughly 3 p.m. on July 16, 1990. The earthquake leveled some buildings, including the Christian College of the Philippines (Liwag Colleges) in the midst of class time. At 7.7 on the Richter scale, it killed 1653 people

TEAM MEMBERS

Team Profile

Ms. Leonides E. Bulalayao

- She’s called “ma’am Dhez” by our group, she’s somewhat an inspiration to us as she tells us to strive, to never surrender and back down to any hindrances, she’s both a friend and a mother to us, with that she’s an important in our team……. She’s the MODERATOR.

Ms. Frya Lora Javier

- she's easy to be friend with because of her joyous and gentle nature. She always tell us to focuses in the things we do and for that, she's the team'sCOACH.

Jan Paul P. Fernandez

- known as “Paul”, he’s a kind of a gentle but deadly when you talk to him. When it comes to computers, his artistic hands and mind suits in designing and creating the Blog site. With this one-of-a-kind gift. He grasps the title......... THE WEB MASTER/TEAM LEADER.

Renalou B. Cordova

- known as “Alou”, she’s known for being hyper all the time but sometimes serious. Her focus and determination both jives the group to do more and helps the webmaster in designing the blog site that will be used in "Ano ang Kwento Mo?" tBeing an important component in our group, she is…………. THE WEB DESIGNER

Catherine G. Fregillana

- known as “katcho”, she’s some kind of a nerd but she can mingle to others. She is quick to make Friends and very fluent in speaking so he grabs the position for -- INTERVIEWER

John Raymond Castro
He is one of a kind member of Nueva Ecija High School Dance troupe, he also a certified Head Turner when he is dancing in stage. As a member that is very knowledgeable in cultural dances thus he is the team--Researcher.

Ian Carlo D. Villanueva

“when you see his face, it WILL give you hell……....well, just kidding!!!!!He’s the “snapper” of the group, called by others as “Ian”, with his steady hands and ardent eyes; he captures pictures which are timeless and stunning. With this expertise. He grasps the title……... THE CAMERA MAN/VIDEO EDITOR

Dustin Mark Cabote

- known as “Dustin”, he believes in the saying “whatever doesn’t kill you, makes you more stranger”. With his thought-provoking skills in writing and illuminative ideas, he definitely grabs the title…….THE WRITER

Interviews

Interview with Carmy Ericka Bumanlag, President of the Nueva Ecija High School Dance Troupe.

Interview with Erick Dizon, President of UP Filipinana Dance Group after their performance.

Interview with Allan White associate Professor, mathematics of education University of Western Sydney Australia after trying to dance tinikling.

Other Features

Aside from cultural dances, Nueva Ecija High School also performing some cheer and street dances.

University of the Philippines Filipinana Dance Group performing their dance presentation during the 2010 national convention in science and mathematics, held at UP Diliman.

Acknowledgement

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We would like to extend our sincerest thanks to the people behind the success in fulfillment of this blog site.

To the source of information used in gathering the data needed to complete this blog to feature the cultural dances in Nueva Ecija.

- Nehs dance troupe headed by Mrs. Linda B. Garcia (directress)

- UP Filipiña Dance Group headed by Mr. Erick Dizon (President)

- Mrs. Julita Santiago for his personal interview with Mr. Dizon

- Allan White – Associate Professor in Mathematics of Education of University of Western Sydney, Australia in trying to experience the Tinikling folk dance

- Mrs. Joy Talavera – ICT/ Math Teacher

- Ms. Rossana Gloria Valdez – ICT Teacher

- Devin Carl Sagun – Nehs Alumnus

To their our dearest moderator, Ms. Leonides E. Bulalayao for the inspiring words of encouragement and wisdom she shared. To our beloved coach, Ms. Fria Lora Javier for her patience and encouragement for us to accomplish this blog site. A very deep appreciation is given to them.

Most of all, to the almighty GOD that gives them such a great wisdom, endless strength, guidance, and helped through praises, worship honor and glorify forever.

-THE TEAM

Tinikling

Tinikling

A dance, originated from Leyte province. It is a mimic of tikling bird that is hopping and jumping all over the trees, grass or even the bamboo trap that is made by farmers. Tinikling is considered as the national folk dance with a pair of dancers hopping and dancing between two bamboos

Sta. Clara

Sta. Clara

Maria Clara is the main female character in Jose Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere. This dance is a mix of Spanish gracefulness and customized native props, such as bamboo castanets and Asian fan. Female dancers wear Maria Clara dress that typifies the European style, while men are in barong tagalog, a traditional Filipino embroidered long-sleeve shirt made of pineapple fiber.

Sala ti mais

"Sala ti mais"

A dance using corncob as props.

Sayaw sa Bangko

''Sayaw sa Bangko''

Is folk dance from the province of Pangasinan of the Philippines. It was performed by a couple on a narrow bench, inching and hopping from one end to another. Dancer show skills in staying up the bench as they exchange places by moving there way around or the girl thrown in the air while the boy moves to the other end. They do not compete but rather complement each other so that no one falls.

Pagtatanim

"Pagtatanim"

A dance that shows the traditional way of planting rice.

Pagtatahip

"Pagtatahip"

A dance using a circular basket, as if they cleaning grain.

Kuratsa

'' Kuratsa"

This dance portrays a young playful couple's attempt to get each other's attention. It is performed in a moderate waltz style.

Subli

''Sublian''

The term ''subli' is from two tagalog words 'subsub' meaning falling on head and ''bali'' which means broken. It is a ritual dance of the native's of Bauan, Batangas, which is shown during fiestas as a ceremonial worship dance to the town's icon, the holy cross.

Binuyugan

''Binayugan"

A dance imitates the ladies fetching water and balancing the pots on their head.

Binasuan

''Binasuan"

It was originated in Pangasinan province "meaning the use of drinking glasses", this vibrant dance basically shows of balancing skill of the performers. Glasses filled with glass wine are placed on the head and on each hand carefully manuevered with graceful movements.