DANCE

Oasis dance- a dance in which the dancer swings over lit lamps covered with porous fabric or
fishnet while holding an oil lamp balanced on his head. The word meaning swinging in the
Pangasinan language is where the dance gets its name. Lingayen fishermen perform the dance
to commemorate a successful catch.

What is pandanggo Oasiwas dance in the Philippines?

Pandanggo Oasiwas is a Spanish Fandango dance with its origins coming from the fishing town
of Lingayen in Pangasinan. Following their good catch, the fishermen will usually celebrate by
drinking wine and dancing, and by swinging and circling with the lighted lamps on the hands of
the dancers

PAINTING

Spoliarium -The painting features a glimpse of Roman history centered on the bloody carnage
brought by gladiatorial matches. Spoliarium is a Latin word referring to the basement of the
Roman Colosseum where the fallen and dying gladiators are dumped and devoid of their
worldly possessions.

In Rizal's words, Spoliarium was a symbol of “our social, moral, and political life: humanity
unredeemed, reason and aspiration in open fight with prejudice, fanaticism, and injustice.”

What inspired Juan Luna to paint the Spoliarium?

Juan Luna's inspiration for the painting Spoliarium came from Numancia (1880), an award-
winning painting by his Spanish teacher, Alejo Vera (1834–1923). During his time, it is a
common practice for a student of the arts, to copy the works of his master as a basis of
improvement.

What is the importance of Spoliarium painting?

Spoliarium was the kind of painting that lent itself to the patriotic needs of the Filipinos and on
which Rizal and others projected a nationalistic symbolism that helped rouse the Filipinos to rise
up against the political oppression of their Spanish colonizers

ARTIST NAME: Juan Luna

YEAR FINISHED: 1884

LITERATURE

BIAG NI LAM-ANG (LIFE OF LAMANG)- This is an epic poem from Ilocano people from Ilocos
region. It is believed that it was recited and written Iloko originally through the priceless effort of
various poets, and believed that it was passed on through the generations. It was transcribed
around 1640 by blind ilokano bard named Pedro Bucaneg(1592-1640) Mr. Bucaneg in spite of
his blindness was considered as the “Father of Ilokano Literature”

ARTIST NAME: Pedro Bucaneg

YEAR FINISHED: 1640
ARCHITECTURE

BELL TOWER- Adjacent to the facade is a three-storey coral bell tower constructed separately
from the church building on the right side resembling a pagoda. It was in 1793 when the
cornerstone of the bell tower was laid. It stands some distance from the church as a protection
against earthquakes. It served as an observational post for Filipino revolutionaries against the
Spaniards in 1898 and by Filipino guerillas against the Japan soldiers during World War II.
According to historians the bell tower also served as a status symbol for the locals.

NAME OF ARTIST: Bantay Church was built by Augustinian friars in the 1590s
YEAR FINISHED: 1590s

MUSIC
PAMULINAWEN(Hardened Heart)- This is the most popular Ilocano love song, which portrays a
girl who does not heed the pleading of her lover. It compares the heart of a girl to hardened flint

IMPORTANCE: The Pamulinawen is a Laoag's way to commemorate its patron, Saint

William. The locals celebrate this event every first week of February. From a simple
celebration, the Pamulinawen has evolved into a one-of-a-kind celebration. As a result, it
attracts both tourists and balikbayans alike into the province.

SCULPTURE

The establishment of the Ilocano Migrant’s Monument is the first ever tribute of Ilocos Norte
to the migrants who unselfishly invest in the province and for their extraordinary role in its
progress and development.

Most importantly, the monument also honors the families of the migrants for their dedication
and for upholding the resiliency and industry of Ilocanos.

ARTIST: The sculptures were created by Renato Ong, an artist from Dingras, Ilocos Norte, who
revealed that the project portrays the 15 Sakadas (first wave of Ilocanos migrants to Hawaii in
1900s) who pioneered the success and Ilocano greatness across the globe.
FILM

RURAL AGENTS- The Rural Agents, a film about Ilocano life and culture that was written and
produced by Gabriel Gantala, 22, from Sarrat, Ilocos Norte. It became one of the top 100 films
included in the Hollywood Venus Awards (HVA) for 2020 official selection, outshining more than
1,000 other films from all over the world. The Ilocano short film is a story about the journey of
two brothers looking for their dog named "Rona" – the only family “member” they have after
losing their parents

ARTIST NAME: Gabriel Gantala

https://www.ilocossentinel.com/story/ilocos-norte-unveils-migrants-monument-honors-
global-ilocanos.html
https://www.slideshare.net/ofeliapradaza/contemporary-arts-of-ilocos-region

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https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1106427