BIKOLANO LITERATURE

Around 5 million people speak

variations of Bikolano in the Bicol region.
From Camarines Sur to Naga City to
Albay to Sorsogon and every locality in
between – Bikolano Literature has
flourished, providing a lively literaray
flavor unrivalled by any other literary
tradition.
 BIKOLANO LITERATURE
Around 5 million people speak
variations of Bikolano in the Bicol region.
From Camarines Sur to Naga City to
Albay to Sorsogon and every locality in
between – Bikolano Literature has
flourished, providing a lively literaray
flavor unrivalled by any other literary
tradition.
How the Diversity Unfolded?
Bikolano literature had its roots in
orally transmitted poems and mythical
narratives that reflect the history of
the people

The Spanish conquest marked some

milestones in the literary tradition of
the Bikolanos.
1890- “An Parabareta”, the first
Bikol newspaper, was published by
MARIANO PERFECTO.

“Imprenta de Nuestra Senora de

Penafrancia” First printing press.
“Magamang Pobre”- The popular among
the Tagalog-speaking folk adapet by local
Bikolarrido.
Asisclo Jimenez was a prominent zarzuela
writer who continued the tradition of using
drama for social commentary.
25 zarzuela- including “ Pagkamoot sa Banuang
Tinooban”

Justino Nuyda, whose “ Anti Cristo” presented

the morality vs. materialism conflict.
In the field of poetry, the “rawitdawit”-
a narrative form used for political
criticism.

Lyrican and personal poems.

“An Pana” by Manuel Fuentabella

“Pagaroanggoyong” by Clemente Alejandria
“Balosbalos Sana” by Eustaquio Dino
“Hare…Dali” by Mariano Goyena
“An Opon sa Obalon: Kan mahale an Maskara”,
received an award from the Cultural Center of
the Philippines.

Carlos O. Aureus received Palanca awards along

with recognition from the Free Press and
Graphic magazine for his stories, novel and play.

Merlinda C. Bobis wrote the Palanca Award-

winning “Daragang Mayon”, inspiring play
based on a prominent local legend.
Let’s Exercise!

The Story of Daragang Magayon

Analysis of the Story
Answer the following questions

1. Who are the main characters of this story? Which of

them have qualities that are worth emulating?
2. What is the primary conflict in this story? How is this
conflict resolved?
3. How would you describe the ending of this story? Is
it a happy ending or tragic ending? Justify your
answer.