1990 – Sayaw Pilipino Handog sa Inyo

THE CULTURAL CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES
PRESENTS
Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group

Sayaw Pilipino Handog sa Inyo
Second World Tour Welcome Performance

Thursday Dec. 27 – 8 P.M.
Friday Dec. 28 – 3 P.M.
Main Theater – (Tanghalang Abelardo)

REPERTOIRE

I. PUTOK SA BUHO – a long, long time ago, says a Manubo legend , a weary bird perched on a large bamboo bough while it heard strange noises inside and picked on it until the bamboo split open, and behold came forth the first man and woman, Malakas the Strong, and Maganda the Beautiful. And from them sprang the great peoples of the islands, – the Filipinos – all “putok sa buhos or children of the bamboo.

II. HIGHLANDERS UNTAMED FURY – With the call of the wild in their blood, freedom of the forest in their spirit, the Kalingas, like the Ifugaos, Gaddangs, Bontoks and other highland groups celebrate with wild feasting a headhunt, a death as well as a bountiful harvest.

1. PATTONG – Returning Kalinga braves brandishing head-trophies are fittingly decorated with price accessories by village maidens. Songs of praise blend with brass gongs, body blend with rhythm as everyone swing to the pattong till the wee hours of the night

2. RAGRAGSAKẠN – Kalinga women balance basket-filled-goodies on their heads for a feast display colorful handwoven “blankets of life.’

3. TURAYEN – are high-flying birds imitated by the Isneg tribesmen.

4. DINUYA – The Ifugaos who built the 8th wonder of the world, the Banawe rice terraces, take time out to celebrate a wedding and a bountiful harvest.

III. BODA AL FIN DE SIGLO At the turn-of-the-century, the Spanish American war threw the country in disarray. People moved in dazed uncertainty but amidst all the confusion, licz many homes and ballrooms continue to No celebrate socials, gatherings and weddings. We portray a turn-of-the-century wedding.

1. DALAGANG PILIPINA-song to us about the virtues of the Filipina.

2. POLKABAL Bridesmaids lend a lilthy air to the wedding.

3. PASEO DE ANDALUZ – The newlyweds and male spouses dance a paseo.

4. LANCEROS DE LINGAYEN – European houte couture influenced the Filipina who matched her western cousins’ fashion with the Filipino “Terno” used in this grand ballroom quadrille.

5. LA JOTA DE MANILA – one of the many Philippine Jotas. Dancers use elongated bamboo castanets to take the place of traditional Spanish castanets.

IV. MINDANAO EXOTICA
The Southern islands of Mindanao are peopled by Islam believers who for hundreds of years have selfishly kept the exotic traditions of their islands away from the great currents of change, today share them with us.
1. KAKULANGAN – Maranao women display beautifully beaded umbrellas as they gracefully walk to a wedding.

2. MAGIGAL -KUDINDANGSA TAMLANG – two dances performed to celebrate the end of a month-long fasting and the start of the Ramadan. Delicate brocade, money-pendants, paper horses and skillful balancing on bamboos held on the shoulders highlight this feasting

3. BURONG-TALO — self-defense dance accompanied by drums and gongs. Movements show the fight of the cat and the hawk

4. MAG-ASIK – pre-conquest Maguindanao slaves dance like dolls spot to entertain their masters.

5. SINGKIL – The most exotic of all Maranao dances. It transforms into a fairy tale as the bride becomes a princess and the groom a prince. An entire entourage enter criss-crossed bamboo poles clapped at syncopated rhythm. An Arabic chant of conversion and the wedding rite precede the singkil.

V. KALAYO – TRIBAL FIRES
Gods and dieties who have always been in the minds of men since before history, carry potential influence, just like when other forces of life and culture were brought by the winds. Tribal communities wedged in deep mountain recesses and dark forests suplicate to the great powers unknown to answer daily needs. Fire long regarded as the source of relief is believed to come from Pagpagayok, the great god himself.

1. ANITO-BAYLAN – Mystic healers of several villages come together in one powerful suplication. Borrowed fire from Maaslag na Amay is used to heal and returned to its lender.

2. DUGSO – Talaandag women dance around this ceremonial flame.

3. SUGOD-UNO – Once every 13th moon, the Bagobos inhabiting the but slopes of Apo, the highest mountain in 190 the Philippines, perform the Gin-um ritual and call upon the great gods to spare them from famine and want. Old clothes that absorbed disease, death and bad luck are thrown in the river, a new jackets and clothings are worn. Warriors take to flight imitating newly hatched egrets who test the strength of the winds. Emerging as victors, they are now welcomed as leader-warriors by a prodding Shaman and a cheerful village. Culmination of the Gin-um is the planting of the ceremonial durian seeds and a final thanksgiving:

VI. TAYO NA SA PILIPINAS
An invitation to experience the sunshine in the islands of the Philippines and its warm hospitality. Join the Pilipino as he celebrates his joy-laden fiesta.

1. HARANA – A moonlight serenade

2. PANDANGGO/WASIWAS – Celebrated dance of the lights. Lighted glasses are wrapped in colorful scarves and swayed as to guide fishermen home.

3. KUNDANSOY – A Visayan drinking song.

4. BINASUAN – Wine-filled glasses are delicately balanced on the dancers head and hands and skillfully perform antics without spilling a drop. without spilling a drop.

5. MAGLALATIK – Coconut shells arranged in a body harness are clicked in perfect timing with a stringed band.

6. KALAPATI – Imitation of doves, as they bill and coo.

7. GUITARA – A guitar tune played in a headstand.

8. PASTORES – Danced to the in Spanish Christmas melody composed by the Philippines’ national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, young groups from the Bicol region play Christmas shepherds in this Mexican influenced pageant

9. BANGKO – dancers skip skillfully on top of a thin wooden bench.

10. KARATONG – Bamboo noise makers accompany gaily dressed ladies in a boisterous street parade.

11. TINIKLING – Best-known of be all Philippine dances. Dancers dart in and out of rapidly clapped bamboo poles in imitation of the long-legged bird called “Tikling” eloding traps set by farmers in the fields.

THE COMPANY (FOR THE ROFG 5TH SEASON) 2 slots

Evelyn Teves
Cecil Tiratira
Cecil Celine Obusan
Emelita Medina
May Liwanag
Penelope Sedano
Grechen Siya
Cherry Ylanan
Ma. Lourdes Alejo
Maricel Gonzales
Regina Munoz
Wency Villocino
Wilhemina Ancheta
Teeny Obusan
Marie Ruby Alejo
Sharon Gustilo

Joseph Tiratira
Sergio Anlocotan
Joselito Ricafort
Allan Villocino
Raymundo Rausa
Nestor Cortez
Rowell Fermin
Ronald Santos
Angelito Santos, Jr.
Randy Arcilla
Randy Guevarra
Ronald Bustos
Junji Banat
Roy Ricafranca
Reynaldo Avendano
Ronnie Mendoza
Raul Nepomuceno
Orlando Ocampo
Romeo Medina
Ricky Ocampo
Melchor Gabon

RAMON A. OBUSAN – Artistic Director, Choreographer
JAIME VILLANUEVA – Technical and . Lighting Director
ORLANDO OCAMPO – Music Director
ARNI MONTINOLA – Production Manager
JOSEPH TIRATIRA – Tour Leader