What is all about lapay bantigue and the literature?

Answer 1

LAPAY-BANTIGUE DANCE
The hovering of birds more commonly known as seagulls or the LAPAY, is one of the most typical and beautiful scenes in Barangay Bantigue, Masbate. The boats laden with abundant fish caught by small-scale fisher folks eagerly awaited by fish buyers and the LAPAYS makes an engaging portrait of the people"s everyday simple way of life.

This marvelous scenery has inspired old folks to come up with a local folk dance very much rightfully originated from the graceful movements of the Lapay and the harmonious relationship it has created to the lives of the fisher folks. Surely, the seashores of Barangay Bantigue can never be more cherished without the Lapay.

Answer 2

"Lapay Bantigue" is a traditional Filipino folk song that originated from Visayas. It talks about the bantigue tree and uses nature imagery to convey themes such as love and melancholy. In literature, "Lapay Bantigue" is often studied as an example of how traditional music is used to preserve cultural heritage and convey emotions.