PNOTES #2 : VISAYAN LITERATURE

The Regional Literature:

Region VI, Western Visayas , made up of the provinces of Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo and Negros Occidental,
Hiligaynon is the lengua franca, The mother tongue is Kinaray-a or Hiraya. The popular literary art forms are are Binalaybay or poem,
Paktakon on riddle, the Sugidanon or story folktale, the banggianay or debate, the Hurobaton or proverbs, Asoy or epic, Amba or
songs and the Composo or traditional song. Examples of these literary forms are the pieces like Tungkung Langit and Alunsina, (Laze
Selfish Goddess, a Myth) This was myth about two gods who fell in love with each other but ended separate because they ‘d lost their
trust and patience to each other.; Hinilawod , an Asoy. Was an epic poem written by the early inhabitants of the place called Sulod in
Central Panay. The term hinilawod means “Tales from the mouth of the Halawod River.”
This is not just a literary piece but also a source of information about culture, religion and ritual of the ancient people of Sulod,
showing us that ancient Filipinos believed in the “sacred”, the importance of family honor and in the personal courage and dignity of a
person.

Oral literature
1. Binalaybay – poetry
2. Paktakon – riddle
3. Sugidanon- folktale
4. Banggianay – debate
5. Hurobaton – proverb
6. Asoy – Epic
7. Amba – love song
8. Composo – traditional song

Kinds of Myths
1. Origin Myths – the origin of the world, of places, and natural phenomena. Creation myths are origin myths. They
explain why things are the way they are.
2. Historical Myths – myths that tell of some event that might have happened in the distant past. What is lost in
accuracy is gained in meaning, showing the plasticity of myths.
3. Psychological Myths – myths that explain why we do what we do or feel as we feel. Often explained as an
external force responsible for our feelings or actions, they relieve guilt and anxiety.

DIMENSIONS OF LITERATURE
GEOGRAPHIC DIMENSION How was the place or location described?

What clues gave you this idea?

LINGUISTIC DIMENSION What language was used?

How was it delivered?

What words or vocabulary are distinct in this piece?

ETHNIC DIMENSION What traditions, beliefs or values were presented in the

literary text?

How does it reflect the traits of that group of people?

VISAYAN LITERATURE KEY PERSONALITIES

1. Angel Mahilum – novelist
2. Delfin Gumban – poet
3. Serapion Torre – poet
 4. Flavio Zaragoza Cano – poet translator
5. Rosendo Mejica – essayist-journalist
6. Jose Ma. Ingalla & Jose Ma. Nava – zarzuela masters
7. Miguela Montelibano – playwright
8. Magdalena Jalandoni – novelist-poet
9. Augurio – Abeto & Abe Gonzales
10. Ramon L. Musones – novelist
Authors:
1. Nilo P. Pamonag
2. Lucilla V. Hosillos
3. Mario L. Villaret
4. Romeo Garganera
5. Ner E. Jedeliz Jr.
6. Quin Baterna
7. Jose Ali Bedaño (Julius Flores)
TURAGSOY
Ginsag-a ko ang sapa-sapa,
Didto sa may talamnanan
Ang turagsoy nga akon nadakpan
Ginhimo ko nga linagpang.
Nag-abot ang mga bisita
Kabarkada ko sa inuman
Linagpang nga turagsoy
Amon ginsumsuman
Linagpang ko nga turagsoy
Sa sabaw nagalangoy-langoy
Ginlaktan pa gid sang ginamos
Pinamalhas gid kami sang higop
Ang siling sang nakatilaw
Sampat gid ang timplada mo
Novelists:
1. Ismaelita Floro-Luiza (Roxas City)
2. Ma. Luisa Defante-Gibraltar (Bacolod City)
Present Writers
1. Alicia Tan-Gonzales
2. Peter Solis Nery
3. Edgar Siscar
4. Resurrection Hidalgo
5. Alfredo Siva
6. Alain Russ Dinzon
DANDANSOY LONELINESS OF EXILE
Chona Gosiaco
Dandansoy, bayaan ta icao
Pauli aco sa Payao
Ugaling con icao hidlauon Kahadlok kag kalangkag ang
Ang Payaw imo lang lantauon. nagahuyop sa balsa
Baybay nga taob, mapintas kag
mabalod
Dandansoy, con imo apason
Daw ano kasubo ining kinabuhi
Bisan tubig di magbalon
Ugaling con icao uhauon Ngaa mapalayo ako sa puloy-an
Sa dalan magbobonbobon.
Sa diin matahum nga kabulakan
nagatubo
Convento, diin ang cura? Sa diin ang kainit sang adlaw
Municipio, diin justicia? nagapanalupsop sa kasing-kasing
Yari si dansoy maqueja.
Maqueja sa paghigugma. Sa diin ayhan dal-on sang hangin ining
akon kasubo?
Linagpang nga turagsoy
Kanamit gid pro
Pagkatapos namon sang kaon
Linagpang ko nagbati
May nagadihal, nagasiyup-siyop
Kay ang bibig tama gid kahapdi
May nagatulo ang luha
Nga wala naman sing kasubo
Tungod sang turagsoy nga akon linagpang
Tama gid ka kahang.
Ang panyo mo cag panyo co
Dala diri cay tambijon co
Ugaling con magcasilo
Bana ta icao, asawa mo aco.
TRANSLATION:
Dandansoy, I must depart
For Payao is calling my heart
Should you happen someday to miss me
Just look out to Payao, where I'll be
Buglas, nga ginbuglas, ginbuglas ako
sa puloy-an.
Apang ikaw karon ang akon
palamugnan.
Ngaa ako saimo indi mapahamtang?
Ang imo kagulangan madulom kag
mabaw-ing.
Nalutos sang imo mga kakahuyan ang
sidlak sang adlaw.
Ayhan makapadayun ako sa
pagkabuhi sa imo luyo?

Dandansoy, bayaan ta ikaw

Pauli ako sa Payaw

Ugaling kung ikaw hidlawon

Ang Payaw imo lang lantawon

Dandansoy, I must depart

For Payao is calling my heart

Should you happen someday to miss me

Just look out to Payao, where I'll be

Dandansoy, I must depart

For Payao is calling my heart

Should you happen someday to miss me

Just look out to Payao, where I'll be

Dandansoy, I must depart

For Payao is calling my heart

Should you happen someday to miss me

Just look out to Payao, where I'll be