Longing Song with Lyrics by Dante Beriong

 

Video Lyrics of the Song 

Longing by Dante Beriong 

This is one of the songs of the Antiqueño Kinaray-a and Hiligaynon speaking award-winning composer and lyricist Dante Beriong who also composed the theme song of the Dinagyang Festival.

Below is the lyrics of the song:

Longing

by Dante Beriong

I

It's true what they say about losing someone

Yet deep in your heart she's not really gone

The harder I try taking you off my mind the closer I get back to you.

II

We have time to discover ourselves and endure the pain that we share.

Keeping our love secure.

You know how I tried making things work out right?

But somehow love just slipped away slipped away.

CHORUS I

There's a longing in my heart that just won't die

To hold you close in my arms not letting go for a while.

Thus, after all this season after all this time

I find it hard to understand why 

Until now this heart, this heart could never say goodbye.

III

It's true what they say about time healing pain

Of love that was lost coming right back again.

Loving you from a distance is how it should be.

It hurts to know how much you still mean to me, mean to me.

CHORUS II

There's a longing in my heart that just won't die

To hold you close in my arms not letting go for awhile.

Cos after all these years and after all this time

I find it hard to understand why 

Until now this heart, this heart could never say goodbye.

BRIDGE

The world gets unchanging all friends come and go

Deep inside of me I still love you so 

There's so much in life that I wanted to do 

And one of them is letting you go yeah I do.

Repeat CHORUS II

Never say goodbye.

Repeat CHORUS II

Until now this heart, this heart could never say

Till now this heart, this heart just couldn't say

Till now this heart, this heart could never say goodbye 

Never say goodbye

Ang Pangarap Mo'y Naghihintay Sayo

This song was composed, arranged and performed by Henry Alburo of Marikina City, Metro Manila, Philippines. He performed this song as his contest piece for the Bombo Music Festival 2018 and was released on October 22, 2018. Bombo Radyo Music Festival, a songwriting competition created, organized by the radio station Bombo Radyo starting in 1985 originally as an Ilonggo Christmas Music Festival Song Writing Competition and has since evolved into Western Visayas regional song writing competition and eventually a National Songwriting Competition. 

Historically, the Bombo Music Festival was born out of Bombo Radyo Philippines’ commitment to bring to higher heights the awareness and love for our own music and culture, widen the avenue for development of Filipino musical talents, and eventually bring prestige to the Filipinos. This commitment has become a tradition of our people.

Here is the music and lyrics of the song below and it's English translation (sorry for my dismal attempt to translate this in English language).

Ang Pangarap Mo'y Naghihintay Sa'yo

by Henry Alburo

I

Kay rami mang balakid

Sayong daraanan

Sadya mang matinik

Ang kailangan mong lakaran

Ubod man ng bigat

Ang iyong pinapasan

Huwag kang mag-alinlangan

Kayang-kaya mo yan

Chorus

Huwag kang umatras

Huwag kang huminto

Huwag kang mapagod

Huwag kang sumuko

Alam mo namang

Sa dulo nito

Ang pangarap mo'y

Naghihintay sayo

II

Kay hirap mang abutin

Ng nais mong marating

Malalim man ang suliranin

Kailangan mong tawirin

Kung napaiyak ka man

Ng iyong nararanasan

Huwag kang mag-alinlangan

Kayang kaya mo yan

Chorus

Huwag kang umatras

Huwag kang huminto

Huwag kang mapagod

Huwag kang sumuko

Alam mo namang

Sa dulo nito

Ang pangarap mo'y

Naghihintay sayo

Huwag kang umatras (huwag kang umatras)

Huwag kang huminto (huwag kang huminto)

Huwag kang mapagod

Huwag kang sumuko

Alam mo namang

Sa dulo nito

Ang pangarap mo'y

Naghihintay sayo

Naghihintay sayo

Naghihintay sayo

Ang pangarap mo'y naghihintay

Sayo

English Translation

Your Dream Is Waiting For You

by Henry Alburo

I

Though there are so many obstacles

In your path

Though it's really thorny

The road you have to walk

Too heavy a burden

You have to carry

Do not hesitate

You can do it

Chorus

Don't back out

Don't stop

Don't get tired

Don't give up

You know

At the end of it

Your dream is

Waiting for you

II

Though it's hard to reach

Of the things you want to reach

Though the problem is deep

You have to cross

If it made you cried

Of the things you experience

Do not hesitate

You can do it

Chorus

Don't back out

Don't stop

Don't get tired

Don't give up

You know

At the end of it

Your dream is

Waiting for you

Don't back out (don't back out)

Don't stop (don't stop)

Don't get tired

Don't give up

You know

At the end of it

Your dream is

Waiting for you

Waiting for you

Waiting for you

Your dream is waiting

for you

Photo Source:

Bombo Radyo Philippines, Inc.

Daigon Christmas Song Lyrics

This is the lyrics of the song Daigon, a Hiligaynon or Ilonggo Christmas carol song. This is sung every Christmas as a caroling song as one of the last songs of the carolers as the song signifies leaving for another home or place. I will try to translate it later in English. Listen for the song below in Youtube starting at the timestamp of 1:48.

(An Ilonggo Christmas Carol Song)

Daigon

O dungga man ninyo
Ang makaluluoy
Nga yari sa idalom
Nga nagapasilong
Nagahulat sang inyo
Maayong kabubut on
Nagabatas sang tun og
Sining kagab ihon

Sa pagkabulahan nga gab i
Ang amon karon nga pagkari;
Kay natao ang manunubos
Sa kalibutan nga luhaan



Paalam na sa inyo
Mga kautoran
Kag kabay sang diwa
Kamo kaluoyan


 
Paalam paalam
Sa inyo nga tanan
Kay kami na karon
Ang magataliwan.

DINAGYANG FESTIVAL Official Theme Song Lyrics With English Translation And Video

Hala Bira, Iloilo! - Dinagyang Theme Song
Composed by: Rommel Salvador N. Chiu
Lyrics and Vocals by: Dante Beriong


Sadtong nahauna nga istorya kag panahon
Nakilala ka sa ngalan nga Irong-irong
Puno sang manggad kag sang katahum
Sa idalum ni Datu Paiburong.

Ipabugal ko ang imo ngalan
Ipabugal ko ang mga binuhatan
Sang imong ginikanan kag imong kabataan
Gabuligay pakadto sa kauswagan.

Chorus

Hala Bira ILOILO! Sulong sa pagbag-o!
Hala Bira ILOILO! Matahum nga banwa ko!
Hala Bira ILOILO! Ipabugal ang ngalan mo!
Sa tanan nga panahon ikaw ang palanggaon!

Sa paglakat sang malawig nga tinion
Nakilala ka sa madamong bulohaton
Ang imo nga DINAGYANG kag imo nga KASADYAHAN
Padayon nga ginapasidungga n!

Himuon ko ang tanan nga masarangan
Isinggit ko sa bilog nga kalibutan
Kita mga ILONGGO tunay nga PILIPINO
Mapisan kag dungganon nga mga tawo!

REPEAT CHORUS 2x

Hala Bira ILOILO! Negosyo kag probinsya!
Hala Bira ILOILO! Napun-an ka sang kasadya!
Hala Bira ILOILO! Itib-ong ang kalinungan!
Hala Bira ILOILO! Padayon sa kauswagan!

REPEAT CHORUS 2x

Hala Bira ILOILO! VIVA SENYOR SANTO NINO!
Hala DAGYANG ILOILO! VIVA SENYOR SANTO NINO!
Hala DAGYANG ILOILO! VIVA SENYOR SANTO NINO!
HALA BIRA ILOILO!

ENGLISH TRANSLATION

Hala Bira Iloilo! - DINAGYANG FESTIVAL Official Theme Song

by Dante Beriong


During the old days,
You were known by the name Irong-irong
Lots of treasure and beauty
Under the rule of Datu Paiburong

I will show pride in your name
I will show pride in what you have done
Of your forefathers, generations and your offsprings
United helping hands towards progress.

Chorus:

Hala Bira ILOILO! Move forward to a change!
Hala Bira ILOILO! My beautiful homeland!
Hala Bira ILOILO! Take pride in your name!
Be loved at all times!

Through time
Your were known by many of your great works
Your DINAGYANG and your KASADYAHAN
Continuously given honor!

I will do my best
I will shout to the world
We Ilonggos, the real Filipinos
Hard working and dignified people!

REPEAT CHORUS 2x

Hala Bira ILOILO! Business and province!
Hala Bira ILOILO! Full of fun and laughter!
Hala Bira ILOILO! Spread peace!
Hala Bira ILOILO! Continue to progress!

REPEAT CHORUS 2x

Hala Bira ILOILO! VIVA SENYOR SANTO NINO!
Hala DAGYANG ILOILO! VIVA SENYOR SANTO NINO!
Hala DAGYANG ILOILO! VIVA SENYOR SANTO NINO!
HALA BIRA ILOILO!

Alimodian Folk Dances

Bucasoy

   Bucasoy is a favorite dance of the old people of Alimodian, Iloilo.


COSTUME. The girl wears patadyong (native hand woven garment made of hemp used in this case as a skirt) and camisa with soft panuelo over the L shoulder. The boy wears barong tagalong and trousers of any desired color.
MUSIC is divided into two parts: A and B.
COUNT one, two, three to a measure.
FORMATION. Partners face each other about six feet apart. When facing audience, Girls stands at partners right. One to any number of couples may take part in this dance.

INTRODUCTION

Music Introduction
Partners take a three-step turn right in place and bow to each other. Girl holds patadyong, Boy places hands on waist ……………………….. 2 M

I

Music A.
Partners face each other.
(a) Sway balance with a raise R and L. R arm in reverse “T” position, L arm bent forward at shoulder level when going to right and reverse position of arms when going to left side ………… 4 M
(b) Waltz sideward, R and L. Arms in lateral position, moving sideward right and left …………. 2 M
(c) Waltz turn right about in place so that back is toward partner, Girl holding patadyong, Boy’s hands on waist ………………………………………………… 1 M
(d) Step L in place and raise R knee in front at the same time (ct. 1) pause (cts. 2, 3). L arm in reverse “T” position, R arm bent forward at shoulder level …………………………………………. 1 M
(e) Repeat all (a – d), finish facing partner …………………. 8 M

II

Music B
Partners face front.


(a) Starting with R foot, take three steps forward, arms down at sides (cts. 1, 2, 3), point L in front, R arm in reverse “T” position, R arm bent forward at shoulder level (cts. 1, 2, 3) …………………….. 2 M
(b) Repeat (a), starting with L foot. Reverse position of arms ……………………… 2 M
(c) Four touch steps in front, R and L alternately. Start with L arm in reverse “T” position, back of R hand under L elbow. Reverse position of arms every measure ……………………………… 2 M
(d) Repeat all (a-c), going backward in (a) and (b)………………………….. 8 M

III

Music A
Partners face each other.

(a) Waltz R forward and L backward alternately, four times. Swing R arm forward-upward and downward to left side alternately, four times, L hand of Girl holding patadyong, that of Boy is placed on waist ……………………………………………………….. 4 M
(b) Starting with R foot, take three cross waltz steps forward to partner’s place, passing by R shoulders. Girl holds patadyong, Boy places hands on waist ……………………………………… 3 M
(c) Step L forward, turn right about and at the same time point R in front (ct. 1) pause (cts. 2, 3). Hands as in (b)
……………………………. 1 M
(d) Repeat all (a – c) ……………………………………….. 8 M

IV

Music B.
Partners face each other.


(a) Point R foot in front (cts. 1, 2), step R close to L (ct. 3). R arm in reverse “T”position and kumintang, L hand of Girl holding patadyong, that of Boy is placed on waist………………………………. 1 M
(b) Repeat (a) with L foot. Reverse position of arms ……………………... 1 M
(c) Starting with R foot, take three steps forward to be in line with partner by R shoulders, arms down at sides (cts. 1, 2, 3). Point L foot in front and clap hands over L shoulder (ct. 1), pause (cts. 2, 3). Look at partner over R shoulder…………………………. 2 M
(d) Starting with L foot, take three waltz steps forward to partner’s place. Arms in lateral position, moving sideward left and right alternately ………………………………………………. 3 M
(e) Step R forward, turn left about and at the same time point L in front R arm in reverse “T” position, L hand of Girl holding patadyong, that of Boy is placed on waist. (ct. 1), step L close to R foot and pause, arms down at sides. (cts. 2, 3)……………. 1 M
(f) Repeat all (a-e). Finish in proper places…………………. 8 M

V

Music A.
Partners face each other.


(a) Repeat figure I (a) and (b) …………………………… 6 M
(b) Waltz step R forward to meet at center, Girls holds patadyong, Boy places hand on waist ……… 1 M
(c) Step L forward, turn right about and at the same time raise R knee in front (ct. 1), pause (cts. 2, 3). L arm in reverse “T” position after the turn ……………………………………………….. 1 M
(d) Close step sideward right (cts. 1, 2, 3), waltz sideward right (cts. 1, 2, 3). Hands as in (b) ……….... 2 M
(e) Repeat (d), going sideward left……………………………….. 2 M
(f) Starting with R foot, take two waltz step forward to proper places. Hands as in (b)…………………. 2 M
(g) Waltz turn right about to face partner. Hands as in (b) ……………………………………………. 1 M
(h) Step L in place and raise R knee in front (ct. 1), pause (cts. 2, 3). Hands as in (c) …………………….. 1 M

VI

Music B.
Partners face each other.


(a) Starting with R foot, take one step-brush-swing-hop forward (cts. 1, 2, 3). Lunge L forward with R knee slightly bent, to be in line with partner at center by R shoulders (cts. 1, 2, 3). Swing arms forward-upward to overhead. Look at each other over R shoulders ………………………………………… 2 M
(b) Starting with R foot, take two waltz steps forward to partner’s place. Arms in lateral position, moving sideward right and left. Finish with Girl facing audience and Boy, away from audience …………… 2 M
(c) Waltz R forward and L backward. Arms as in Figure III (a) ………………………………… 2 M

Partners face each other
(d) Repeat (c) ………………………………………… 2 M
(e) Repeat all (a-d), going to proper places and finish facing opposite direction in (b) …………………. 8 M

VII

Music A.
Partners face front.


(a) Starting with R foot, take three steps sideward right (cts. 1, 2, 3), point L in front (cts. 1, 2, 3). Girl holds patadyong, Boy places hands on waist ………………………………………… 2 M
(b) Repeat (a), starting with L foot……………………… 2 M
(c) Starting with R foot, take three step-brush-steps in place turning right about. Do not step on L after the brush at the third time. R arm in reverse “T” about. Do not step on L after the brush at the third time. R arm in reverse “T” position. L hand of Girl holding patadyong, that of Boy is placed on waist (3 M). Step L backward and point R in front, reverse position of arms (ct. 1), pause ( cts. 2, 3) ……………………………………………… 8 M
(d) Repeat all (a-c), finish facing each other......……. 8 M

VIII

Music B
Partners face each other.


(a) Repeat Figure (a) …………………………………………4M
(b) Starting with R foot, take three small waltz steps to be in line with partner at center by R shoulders. Arms in lateral position, moving sideward right and left alternately (3M). Step L sideward at the same tie point R in front, arms lateral left (ct. 1), pause (cts. 2, 3) …………………………………… 4 M
(c) Join R hands, L hand of Girl holding patadyong and that of Boy is placed on waist. Starting with R foot, take three small steps forward (cts. 1, 2, 3) and point L in front (cts. 1, 2, 3). Do this once more to complete the turn half-way around clockwise (2M).
Finish at center facing proper places ………………………… 4 M
(d) Drop R hands. Starting with R foot, take two waltz steps forward to proper places. Girl holds patadyong, Boy places hands on waist ………………………………………………… 2 M
(e) Waltz turn right about (use two waltz steps) to face each other. Hands as in (d) ………………………. 2 M

SALUDO

(Bowing)

Music Finale
(a) Starting with R foot, take three steps forward to meet at center, arms down at sides (cts. 1, 2, 3) …………………………………………………………… 1 M
(b) Join R hands, free hands down at sides. Face front, both bow to audience (cts. 1, 2, 3) …………. 2 M

Bucasoy Folk Dance Video

Alimodian Folk Dances

The Music to the Folk Dance, Boluntaryo

Boluntaryo

           One native folk dance which local historical accounts definitely established Alimodian as the place of origin is the Boluntaryo which dates back to the few remaining days of the Philippine Revolution (1898). Boluntaryo is the Hiligaynon or Ilonggo term for the Spanish word “voluntario” which has its English equivalent for “volunteer.” 
       Here's the story of the voluntarios of where the dance take its inspiration from. 
       At the outbreak of the Philippine revolution, the Ayuntamiento (municipal council) of Jaro was the first to condemn, by way of a resolution, the revolution as "an unpatriotic act." The Ilonggo alta sociedad (also known as Ilustrados Spanish term for upper class society) also responded to the news of revolution with protestation and outrage and evoked pro-Spanish loyalty. The Ayuntamiento of Iloilo followed suit and organized the Iloilo Volunteer Battalion.
      The voluntarios, as members were called, were recruited from among the private population of Jaro and Iloilo and the adjoining prosperous towns of Molo, Arevalo, Oton and Sta. Barbara, and the more distant northern and eastern pueblos. They fought against the army of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo in Cavite and Pampanga. Illustrious personalities like Martin Delgado, Quintin Salas, Pedro Monteclaro and Adriano Hernandez were among the officers of the battalion. The biggest financial contributors to the Ilongo contingent were industrialist Don Eugenio Lopez and shipping magnate Don Felix dela Rama.

      In the battlefield of Cavite, the voluntarios helped the Spanish forces in the initial defeat of Aguinaldo's forces in 1897. It was the most well-equipped and well-trained contingent on the side of Spain. They helped in the fall of Silang and Imus which led to the collapse of the revolutionaries' defenses in Cavite after a fierce battle for Zapote bridge. The Spanish Crown was elated with that Spanish and the voluntarios' victory. 
       Later voluntarios shared with his compatriots their struggles to overthrow the Spanish sovereignty over this country. Daring exploits of our countrymen of the revolutionary days were recorded in the documentary history of every town in Iloilo province.
      As these “boluntaryos” employed the hit-and-run tactics in their military operations against the enemy, they found enough time to court their fair country maidens, in the hinterlands of Panay. Their romantic advances are portrayed in the performance of this dance.



COSTUME. The girl wears patadyong (native hand woven garment made of hemp used in this case as a skirt) and camisa with soft panuelo over the L shoulder. The boy wears Barong Tagalog and trousers of any desired color.
MUSIC is divided into two parts: A and B.
COUNT one, two, three to a measure or one, two, three, four, five, six to two measures.
FORMATION Partners stand opposite each other about six feet apart. When facing audience, Girl stands at right side of partner. One to many number of pairs may take part in this dance.

INTRODUCTION

Music introduction
Partners face each other


   Three-step turn right in place (cts. 1,2,3), feet together and bow to each other (ct. 4 with hold), trunk erect and pause (cts. 5, 6). Girl holds patadyong (garment hand woven made of hemp used as a skirt in this dance), Boy places hands on waist ………………………………………… 2 M


Music A.
Partners face each other.


(a) Step R (right) sideward (cts. 1, 2) step L (left) across the R in front (ct. 3), step R sideward (ct. 4), point L in front (cts. 5, 6). R arm in reverse “T”position, L arm down at side ……………………………. 2 M
(b) Repeat (a) starting with L foot. Reverse position of arms ………………………………. 2 M
(c) Waltz turn right in place (use two waltz steps). R arm in reverse “T” position and L arm down at side on the first waltz step and reverse position of arms on the second waltz step ………………….. 2 M
(d) Waltz sideward R and L. Arms in lateral position moving sideward right and left …………………. 2 M
(e) Point R foot in front, L knee bent slightly. R arm in reverse “T” position, L hand of Girl holding patadyong, that of Boy is placed on waist. Bend trunk slightly to right side, (cts. 1, 2, 3), pause in this position (cts. 1, 2, 3) …………………………………………………. 2 M
(f) Repeat (a-c) ………………………………………………………………………………. 6 M
(g) Point R foot in front, R arm in reverse “T” position, L arm down at sode, bend body slightly toward the pointing foot (cts. 1, 2), step R close to L foot, arms down at sides (cts. 3) ………………………. 1 M
(h) Repeat (g), pointing with L foot. Reverse position of arms ………………………………………….. 1 M
(i) Repeat all (a-h) ……………………………………………………………………………….. 18 M

II

Music B.
Partners face each other.


(a) Starting with R foot, take three steps obliquely right forward to be about three feet near each other (cts. 1, 2 ,3). Point L foot in front, bend body slightly toward it (cts. 4, 5, 6). Girl holds patadyong, Boy places hands on waist …………………………………………………………………………………… 2 M
(b) Starting with L foot, take three steps obliquely left to be in line at center by R shoulder, passing each other front-to-front (cts. 1, 2, 3). Point R foot in front, bend body toward R foot (cts. 4, 5, 6). Hands as in (a) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2 M
(c) Starting with R foot, take four waltz steps forward moving half-way around clockwise, finishing in one line at center by R shoulders. Arms in lateral position moving sideward right and left alter-
 nately ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 M
(d) Point R foot in front, L knee is slightly bent. Arms in reverse “T” position. Partners look at each other over R shoulders ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 2 M
(e) Repeat (a) and (b), going to proper places …………………………………………………………… 4 M
(f) Waltz turn right about to face each other (use two waltz steps).
Hands as in (a)……………………………………………………………………………………. 2 M
(g) Repeat figure I (g) and (h) ………………………………………………………………………… 2 M
(h) Repeat all (a-g) ………………………………………………………………………………….. 18 M

III

Music A.
Partners face each other.


(a) Repeat figure (a) and (b) …………………………………………………………………….. 4 M
(b) Waltz turn obliquely forward right to be in one line at center with Girl’s back toward audience
and Boy facing audience. Arms as in figure I (c) ……………………………………………………… 2 M
(c) Waltz sideward, R and L. Arms in lateral position moving sideward right and left ………………….. 2 M
(d) Point R foot in front, L knee is slightly bent. Girl shields face with two hands placed about one foot
In front of face, palms facing partner, finger tips pointing upward as if to say “no” Turn face away from partner. Boy in the meantime looks at partner, with hands crossed in front of chest as if to say “pity me” …………………………………………………………………………. 2 M
(e) Repeat figure (a) and (b) ……………………………………………………………….. 2 M
(f) Waltz turn right going to partner’s place. Hands as in figure I (c) …………………………………… 2 M
(g) Repeat figure (g) and (h) ……………………………………………………………………… 2 M
(h) Repeat all (a-g). Finish in proper places in (f) ………………………………………………… 18 M

IV

Music B.
Partners face audience.


(a) Starting with R foot, take three steps forward, arms down at a sides (cts. 1, 2, 3), point L foot in front, R arm in reverse “T” position, L arm bent forward at chest level (cts. 4, 5, 6) ………………………. 2 M
(b) Repeat (a) starting with L foot. Reverse position of arms on counts 4, 5, 6 ……………………………. 2 M
(c) Girl – Waltz turn right in place (use two waltz steps). R arm in reverse “T” position, L arm down  at side on the first waltz step and reverse position of arms on the second waltz step (2 M). Waltz sideward, R and L. Arms in lateral position moving sideward right and left (2 M). Point R foot sideward raise both hands to shield face again from Boy as in figure III (d) (2 M).


   Boy – I the meantime, waltz sideward, R and L. Arms in lateral position moving sideward right and left (2 M). Waltz turn right in place (use two waltz steps). R arm in reverse “T” position. L arm down at side on the first waltz step (2 M). Point R foot sideward, bend body toward partner, raise hands in front, palms up as if pleading (2 M) ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 6 M


(d) Repeat (a) and (b) going backward ……………………………………………………………. 4 M
(e) Partners waltz turn right in place, Hands as in (c) …………………………………………… 2 M
(f) Repeat figure (g) and (h) ……………………………...……………………………………. 2 M
(g) Repeat all (a-f). Finish in proper places and facing each other in (f) ……………………………….. 18 M

V

Music A.
Partners face each other.


(a) Step R foot sideward (ct. 1), brush L forward (ct. 2), step L close to R (ct. 3), step R sideward (ct. 4), brush L forward (cts. 5, 6). R arm in reverse “T”position, L and arm bent forward at chest level ……………………………………………………………………… 2 M
(b) Repeat (a) starting with L foot. Reverse position of arms ……………………………………………… 2 M
(c) Girl – Step R foot backward (ct. 1), point L in front (cts. 2, 3). Repeat same three more times, L, R, L, hands holding patadyong (3 M). Bend body slightly to right and left side alternately. Place both hands again in front to shield face as in figure IV (c) R foot still pointing in front (2 M).


     Boy – In the meantime, starting with R foot, take four waltz steps forward. Place both hands in front, palms up, as if imploring (4 M), reach out hands nearer to Girl as if pleading further (2 M) ……….. 6 M
(d) Repeat (a) and (b) …………………………………………………………………………….4 M
(e) Starting with R foot, partners exchange places by taking two waltz steps forward, passing by R shoulders. Arms in lateral position moving sideward right and left ……………………………….. 2 M
(f) Take one waltz step turning right about to face each other (1 M), point L foot in front, R knee slightly bent and bend trunk slightly toward L foot (1 M). R arm in reverse “T” position,
L arm down at side …………………………………………………………………………… 2 M
(g) Repeat (a-f), starting with L foot, pass by L shoulders in going back to proper places in (e).


Reverse position of arms in (a), (b), (e) and (f)

VI

Music B.
Partners face each other.


(a) Repeat figure I (a) and (b) ………………………………………………………………. 4 M
(b) Girl – Waltz turn in place (use two waltz steps). Same arm position as in figure I (c) (2 M). Waltz sideward, R and L. Arms in lateral position moving sideward right and left (2 M). Point R foot in front, L knee bent slightly. Open arms in front, palms up, showing pity to Boy (2 M).


      Boy – Waltz turn right (use two waltz steps) towards front of Girl. Same arm position as in figure I (c) (2 M). Waltz sideward, R and L. Arms in lateral position moving sideward right and left (2 M). Kneel on L, half-stand on R foot. Bend head down and R hand supporting forehead, expressing disappointment. Place R elbow on palm of L hand which is placed on R knee (2 M) ………………… 6 M


(c) Girl – Waltz R forward toward Boy, bend trunk slightly forward. Hands in front, palms up, as if welcoming and accepting Boy (1 M). Waltz L backward, cross hands in front of chest as if in love, trunk erect (1 M). Repeat same (2 M).


Boy – In the meantime, stay in the same position as above in (b) in disappointment (4 M) ……… 4 M


(d) Girl – Take Boy’s hands and slowly help Boy to stand, Boy stand up with help of Girl ………………. 2 M
(e) Partners release hands. Take a three-step turn right to proper places, both smiling and bowing with each other at the last measure. Girl holds patadyong, Boy places hands on waist …………………… 2 M
(f) Repeat all (a-e) ………………………………………………………………………. 18 M




Partners face each other.


(a) Step R foot sideward ( cts. 1, 2), step L across in front (cts. 3), step R sideward (ct. 4), close L foot to R (cts. 5, 6). Girl holds patadyong, Boy places hands on waist …………………………………………….. 2 M
(b) Repeat (a), starting with L foot …………………………………………………………………… 2 M
(c) Waltz turn right to be near each other about two feet apart (use two waltz steps). Arm position as in figure I (c) …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2 M
(d) Waltz sideward, R and L. Arms in lateral position moving sideward right and left ……………… 2 M
(e) Girl – Take both hands of Boy and bring them close to her heart at the same time pointing R foot in front. Bend body slightly to right side (2 M).


   Boy – In the meantime, let Girl takes his hands close to her heart. Step R forward toward Girl (ct. 1), step close to R (cts. 2, 3), pause in this position (cts. 4, 5, 6). Partners are smiling and looking at each other all the while …………………………………………………………………………………………. 2 M


(f) Release hands. Repeat (a) and (b) ………………………………………………………… 4 M
(g) Starting with R foot, take two waltz steps forward to exchange places, passing by L shoulders. Arms in lateral position moving sideward right and left. …………………………………………………………… 2 M
(h) Take one waltz step turning right about to face each other (1 M). Point L foot in front, R knee slightly bent and bend trunk slightly toward L foot (1 M). R arm in reverse “T” position. L arm down at die …………………………………………………………………………………………… 2 M
(i) Repeat all (a-h), starting with L foot. Pass by R shoulders in going back to proper places in (g). Reverse position of arms in (c), (d), (g) and (h) ………………………………………………………………….. 18 M

VIII

Music B. Play last two measures slowly.
Partners face each other.


(a) Girl – Point R foot in front and clap hands on cts. 1, 3, 1 two times (4 M). Boy – In the meantime perform figure I (a) and (b) ………………………………………………………………………… 4 M
(b) Partners waltz R forward, swing R arm forward-upward, L hand of Girl holding patadyong, that of Boy is placed on waist (1 M), waltz L backyard and swing R arm down to chest (1 M). Repeat same (2 M) …………………………………………………………………………………….. 4 M
(c) Point R foot in front, R arm in reverse “T” position, L handoff Girl holding patadyong, that of Boy is placed on waist. Bend body toward R foot ……………………………………………………………………… 2 M
(d) Repeat (a) ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 4 M
(e) Starting with R foot, take two waltz steps forward to partner’s place, passing by R shoulders. Hold each other’s R hand momentarily while passing each other, L hand down at side ……………… 2 M
(f) Release R hands, turn right about to face each other. Point R foot in front and bow to each other R arm in reverse “T” position, arm down at side …………………………………………………………………… 2 M
(g) Repeat all (a –e), this time Girl doing the movements of Boy in (a) and vice-versa …………….. 16 M
(h) Face front, join inside hands at waist level. Bow to audience, free hand of Girl holding patadyong,
that of Boy is placed on waist ………………………………………………………….... 2 M

Alimodian Folk Songs

Salve Rizal

Binalaybay ni Gregorio Alvior
Tulalay ni Paulino Altura

Salve Rizal dakung baganihan
Anak sang Pilipinas nga magulang
Yari kami nga imo kautoran
Magaunong sang imo ginpanginmatyan.


Dayawon ang bansag mo ngalan
Sa bug-os nga mga kataohan
Kag ang mahal mo nga binuhatan
Sa pagluwas sang imo kaliwatan.


Ang sinulat mo nga “Noli Me Tangere”
Upod sang bantog nga “El Filibusterismo”
Sa amon nga mata among nag-abre
Kag nagpabugtaw sang amon ihibalo
Sa katalum sang imo pluma
Sa pagpang-angpin sang derecho
Nagkatangtang ang mga kadena
Nga ginhigut sang mga utod nimo.


Sa paghiguma sang imong kaliwatan
Kag sang duta nga imo nataohan
Manggad, kabuhi, ginhalad mong tanan
Agud dili ka namon malimutan
Kon ang isa ka maluib nga bala
Ang nagwasdak sang mahal nga kabuhi mo
Ang imong utok nagpangguba
Sang sa fraile nga      repeat 3x

English Translation

Hail Rizal
Lyrics by Gregorio Alvior
Composed by Paulino Altura

Hail Rizal, our great hero
Son of the motherland Philippines
Here we are your children
Sympathizing with your cause to die for.


Exalt your recognized name
In the whole mankind
And your precious works
To save your countrymen


Your novel “Noli Me Tangere”
Together with your famed “El Filibusterismo”
Have opened our eyes
And awakened our knowledge
In the sharpness of your plume
To defend the upright
The chains were broken
Bonded by your brothers.


In loving your family
And your birthplace
Wealth, life, you offered it all
So we will never forget you
If one treacherous bullet
Shattered your precious life
Your brain have destroyed
The imperialistic friars. Repeat 3x.


Makig-away Kami Tungod Sa Imo
Binalaybay ni Esteban Amante Amparo
Tulalay ni Simon Alejado

Kami karon nagahinugyaw sa pagpadungog sa imo
Kay ikaw ang lalauman, banwa kong Alimodian;
Kabay pa sang Dios iwagan sa pagpangabuhi
‘Ning inanak ni Magtanong nga hangkilan


Busa karon kaming ‘gadayaw sinang imong kadungganan
Hayahay nimo ibayaw banwa kong Alimodian;
Makigbatuk sa mabangis ‘ning imong Kaanakan,
Magaunong sa imo Alimodianenses.


Makigsumpong tungud sa imo
Kon ang kadungganan tasakon
Sinang mahisa mong’ mga kaaway…


Gani karon ikaw ang bugal sang puod sang Iloilo,
Ang dungug nimo nga mahal sa manggad di igbaylo,
Ngalan mong’ labing matam-is sa dughan gin tahum,
Maunong gid sa imo Alimodianenses.


English Translation

We Will Fight Because of You
Lyrics by Esteban Amante Amparo
Composed by Simon Alejado

We are exalting in honoring you
Because we are relying on you, our town Alimodian
Hope that God will guide our living
These sons and daughters of Magtanong who were fierce


All of us are praising your honor
Your banner will be raised, our town Alimodian
We will fight with your ferocious children
Sympathizing with you Alimodianenses.


We will fight because of you
If your honor is desecrated
That of your envious enemy…


That’s why you are the pride of the whole Iloilo
Your precious honor in wealth cannot be exchanged,
Your sweet name in my heart is planted,
We will be by your side, people of Alimodian.

Ang Nailo sa Kalipay
ni Paulino Altura

Karon ang imo pagpahilayo
Ginbilin mo ako sa kalisud,
Alibangbang ako nga nagtalang
Nga sang kalipay nahawad-an;


Karon ang imo nga pagtaliwan,
O gugma nga labing pinili,
Sa kalisud ako binayaan
Kag di nahibal-an ang pagpauli.


Malawig nga tion
Ang pagpanumdom,
Sang handumanan
Nga nagligad;
Nagahibi ang tagipusuon
Tungod sa imo nga pagbulag…


Mapait kon hunahunaon
Yanang dagway nimo nga magayon
Nga nagbaylo sa masulub-on
Yadtong tion nga malipayon.


Tuman na nga pagpakalisud sa akon,
Kag imo bilini sing handumanan
Agud nga maglinong ining balatyagon.
Nga yari karon nga masinulub-on.


English Translation


The Widow of Happiness
by Paulino Altura

Now that you are leaving
You left me in grief,
I am a butterfly who’s lost
That of happiness deprived of;


Now that you passed away,
The love that is so chosen,
In grief you left me
And the return is uncertain.


For a long time
Thinking
of the memories
of the past
my heart is crying
because of your separation…


It is bitter to think of
Your image so beautiful
That replaces with sadness
Those times of happiness.
There is so much grief in me,
And you should left with memories
So that this feeling would be at peace
Now that it is so sad.

Yanang Yuhum Mo

Yanang yuhum mo,
sang ginsimba ko anay,
Amo ang nagpukaw,
Kayuyum sang himaya;
Kag sa dughan ko
Namukadkad ang gugmang panganay
Kag sa imo pagtaliwan
Ang gugma nalaya.


Ay, nga pagkadalitan,
Sinang imong yuhum,
Nga sa dughan ko,
Kagha nga dayon;
Langit nga magal-um,
gab-i nga madulom,
Mapintas nga dalit,
sang kamatayon.


English Translation


That Smile Of Yours

That smile of yours,
that I once worship,
Is the one that awakens
the bud of glory;
And in my heart
the elderly love is blossoming
And with your death,
the love withers.


Oh, so venomous,
that smile of yours,
That in my heart,
immediate tribulation;
The grey sky,
the dark night
The cruel poison
of death.


Ang Aton Kahapon
ni Esteban Amante Amparo

Ang aton kahapon, nadumduman mo bala?
Ikaw ginpalangga sining tagipusuon
Ahat mo ginlimot ang balaan naton nga gugma,
Bayaan ko ikaw wala ka gid sing basulon.


Ikaw gid ang may kasal-anan
Sinang imo karon nadangat,
Antusa ang mga kasakitan
Kay badlit sinang imong palad.
Kay badlit sinang imong palad.

Luha mo Linda patulo-a,
Dughan mo buk-a sa pagkagha,
Wala na ako sing paghigugma
Bisan malumos ka sa luha

English Translation

Our Yesterday
ni Esteban Amante Amparo

Our yesterday, do you remember?
You have been loved by this heart
You immediately forgot our sacred love,
I will leave you and there’s no one to blame.


It’s your fault
About what is happening to you now,
Bear the sufferings
Because it’s the markings of your palm,
Because it’s the markings of your palm.


Your tears Linda, let it fall,
Cut your heart in sufferings,
I don’t have any love
Even if you're drowned in tears.