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Music of Mindoro Music of Mindoro
MINDORO • Came from the words: MINA DE ORO. • MA-AL ANG is the oldest name given to Mindoro. • The islands of Mindoro can be found 25 miles from the end of Southern Luzon. • Right now, those who are living in Mindoro are Christianized Filipino Lowlanders and a few ethnic groups.
HanunuoMangyans HanunuoMangyans can be found within the territorial jurisdiction of the towns of Mansalay and San Pedro (Bulalacao) along the periphery of Southeastern Mindoro. Their population is approximately 66,132. Hanunuomeans true, real, or genuine. Music of Mindoro
Nomadic • According to history, they were forced to go to the mountains of Mindoro because of _________________________. • Just like what happened to our minorities, they are now living as foreigners in their own land. • They have preserved and kept on developing their arts specially their ‘SCRIPT’ that is almost the same as the Sanskrit of India.
Ambahan The traditional poetry of the HanunuoMangyans. Most frequently written on Bamboo tubes or slats. Music of Mindoro
THEMES • Childhood poetry • Food and Work Poetry • Friendship Poetry • Marriage Poetry • Parents’ Poetry • Death Poetry
KADALASAN, KAPAG ANG ISANG MANGYAN AY NAKATUKLAS NG ISANG MAGANDANG AMBAHAN, ITO AY KAAGAD INUUKIT SA KAWAYAN UPANG ITO AY MAPANGALAGAAN, MAITURO AT MAIPASA SA MGA SUSUNOD NA LAHI.