What is the history of Balse?
Balse was a popular dance in Marikina, Rizal during the Spanish times. Balse (valse in Spanish) means waltz. This dance was performed after the lutrina ( a religious procession) and the music that accompanied the dancers was played by the musikong bungbong (musicians using instruments made of bamboo).
What is the origin of Makonggo?
Makonggo is a comic dance which originated in Sta. Maria, Bulacan. A solo performer imitates the movements characteristics of a monkey, its gestures, and grimaces.
What is the meaning of Balse?
Definition for the Tagalog word balse: balse. [noun] waltz.
What is the importance of folk culture in education?
A good advantage of folklore is, they inspire simple and logical thinking. Since folk tales are about relations of man to nature; this education will make students environment conscious, which is very important in present times. Folktales and folklores provide a greater and deeper insight to life and living.
What is the importance of folklore in modern world?
However, folklore validates the established culture of a certain ethnic group and the culture’s values are being transmitted from one generation to another. Thus, the study of folklore is important in understanding our past, so we can function in the present and can be improved in the future.
Why should our folk culture be preserved?
It is important to preserve our cultural heritage, because it keeps our integrity as a people. The importance of intangible cultural heritage is not the cultural manifestation itself but rather the wealth of knowledge and skills that is transmitted through it from one generation to the next.
What is the difference between mass culture and popular culture?
That’s the difference right there. Mass culture is something that is produced and popular culture that is consumed. Meanwhile the latter, “culture”, signifies a chance to grow, develop, and to change the present.
What is popular culture in literature?
Popular culture may be said to be represented by those objects and icons that are recognizable to a large number of people but that have not yet passed into the social canon. When something becomes part of the social canon, it becomes part of the norms, rules, and expectations of the members of a society.