Description
Bagbagto, a timeless Ibaloi folk song that celebrates the beauty of nature and the love for one’s homeland.The song is usually sung in a rock throwing tradition of the Ibaloi tribe. The lyric of the song holds no meaning in the modern languages of the Philippines.
The lyrics of the Bagbagto folk song are meaningless in the modern languages of the Philippines. However, the song is believed to be a celebration of the beauty of nature and the love for one’s homeland. It is also associated with the rock throwing tradition of the Ibaloi tribe.
The song is often sung during the Bagbagto game, which is a ceremonial combat game played by men before the harvest of their rice crops. The players throw stones at each other until one of them is hit. The game is said to ensure a good harvest and to ward off evil spirits.
The Bagbagto folk song is a reminder of the rich culture and traditions of the Ibaloi people. It is a song that is both beautiful and meaningful, even though its lyrics are not understood by many people today.
Sources
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NOTE:
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