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OHOY ALIBANGBANG

Prior to the arrival of the Spanish conquistadores, Ohoy! Alibangbang! Was some of the popular folk songs sang by the natives of Capiz. Its popularity could be credited to its charmingly melancholic tune which is easy to remember.

The lyrics enthuse a gentle reminder to a butterfly in flight never to forget to care about every single flower in the gardens. To forget would cause the neglected flower to drop on the ground withered, wilted reminder of the once fresh blossom which had waited for the butterfly’s arrival in vain.

Based on the lyrics, it is easy to surmise that the butterfly stands for a young swain about to score the filed in search of a prospective wife. On the other hand, the flowers symbolize the numerous girls whom the young man would possibly meet. Thus, the song Ohoy Alibangbang reminds the lad to know and discern every girl’s character so he will not err in his choice. If he would not search and choose well, he may fail to find the right lass for him who, ironically, is just waiting for him to come wooing. As a consequence of the tragic neglect, the right girl would loose the opportunity to love him and forfeit her own chance at happiness.

This Folk Dance performed by the participating municipalities of Pilar and Maayon was produced for the Saot Capiz: Capisnon Folk Dance Virtual Showcase in celebration of the Capiztahan 2021 - the 120th Founding Anniversary of the Civil Government of the Province of Capiz.

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