ILOCOS NORTE Ethnic Songs and Dances The Ilocanos have a rich, blessed culture. They are one of the most influential regional cultures in the Philippines next to Tagalog, Cebuano, and others. In Ilocos Norte, the natives take pride in their various songs and dances, which display their different customs, beliefs and practices. Most of their native songs express their characteristics, aspirations and occupations. Passed down from generation to generation, the ethnic Ilocano culture lives on in the heart of the modern Ilocanos. Native Ilocano songs The Ilocanos have a handful of meaningful ethnic songs. These songs narrate life stories of the native Ilocanos, which are mostly about courtship, marriage, occupation and life. Osi-osi —this ethnic song portrays the traditional ways of courtship. Ayat ti Ina (Love of a Mother )—is a song that expresses how a mother loves and takes care of her child. Napateg a Bin-I (Cherished Seed)— this song basically uses metaphors comp...
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