The obando fertility rites is a filipino dance ritual wherein men, women and children of obando, bulacan, philippines and other devotees and visitors from other towns in the philippines dance in the streets in the form of a religious procession primarily in order for the spirit of life to enter into the wombs of women. Finally, my wife and i had this one great spiritual and cultural experience in our life as a married couple last week in time for the 3 days feast of the world famous obando fertility dance festival which is being celebrated every may 1719, annually. Author tagaloglang posted on june 1, 2018 june 23, 2018 categories philippine history, the philippines leave a comment on history to the arrival of the spaniards fertility dance rite of obando popularly known in the philippines as sayaw sa obando dance in obando. It was founded by franciscan friars and it is where the threeday fertility rites are held annually, in honor of st. Obando fertility rites festival 2017 yuneoh events. Obando fertility rites project gutenberg selfpublishing.
Also, why was it that obando became the famous town for doing this fertility dance. Elsewhere in the world, pascual is associated with ecstatic visions and eucharistic devotion. Obando fertility rites festival may 2012 culturetravelerph. Obando has hosted this festival since prespanish times. From may 1719 every year, san pascual baylon church holds a threeday devour that draws individuals from all through the nation for masses, long moving parades through the avenues, and excited dedication inside the congregation. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Long dancing processions through the streets, and frenzied devotion inside the church. The obando fertility rites 1 are a filipino dance ritual. Obando fertility rites festival may 2012 this is the second time i was able to enjoy and experience the traditional fertility dance in obando bulacan. This festival dates back even before the spanish era. Two saints, san pascual baylon and santa clara, reflect. Take four typical pilgrims, a bachelor, a spinsters and a childless couple. Obando at ang sayaw ng pananampalataya obando s dance of faith, which bagged the best documentary film award, asserts that the fertility dance was called kasilonawan by the obando. Obando fertility rites, festival in the philippines.
The catholicism you find in the philippines has a considerable pinch of older animist and pagan beliefs which inform rituals and traditions. The festivities in obando are different from the others because of the fertility dance. The fertility dance sayaw sa obando obando festival the fertility obando festival dance is the main reason couples from different parts of the country come to obando. Devotees take part in a fertility dance during a religious festival in obando, bulacan may 17, 2017. Relive this momentous occasion by exploring the interior and imagining heroes you read about in history books signing and discussing a constitution that shaped the country. The obandenian association of northern california holds a 9saturday novena that culminates in the celebration of obando fiesta with the traditional sayaw sa obando.
A god named linga was the center of the kasilonawan ritual. Claire, and the our lady of salambao are taken around town on floats. Maidens and bachelors who want husbands and wives can dance for their mates. The fertility dance is seems like a christianized version of a prechristian fertility celebration called kasilonawan. Both elderly and young women dance the fertility rites in obando to help the childless fulfill their wish for an offspring. Obando fertility dance festival, pastillas festival and sto nino festival. The obando fertility dance continues to this day and is participated in by couples, to beseech san pascual baylon, santa clara and our lady of salambao. The obando fertility rites are mentioned explicitly in dr. The obando orational fertility dance has a few characteristics that set it apart in the pantheon of philippine fiestas. Its rare for christian beliefs and ancient pagan rituals to be seen in philippine festivals, which makes them all the more interesting.
The fertility dance of obando is both a festival and a prayerful appeal for devotees. The obando fertility rites and dance monument in front of the town hall of obando, bulacan. Dancing for fertility in obando lifestyle gma news online. Obando feast of the three saints and fertility dance.
The festival is also mentioned by the countrys national hero, jose rizal, in one of his epic novels noli me tangere. Couples who are childless can take this occasion to appeal for heavenly intercession and dance to please the virgin of salambao. Center for religion, ethics and culture college of the holy cross one college street worcester, ma 01610 usa we welcome inquiries and feedback. The streets fill with couples hoping for children, who dance in an enormous procession, pushing before them wooden carts filled with images of the particular saint to whom they are appealing. Obando, bulacan the obando fertility rites1 is a filipino dance ritual. The original version of the obando fertility dance was dance in the tune of santa clarang pinungpino. The obando fertility rites are no exception, and involve childless couples dancing an. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you. The obando fertility rites are a dance ritual and catholic festival celebrated every may in obando, bulacan, philippines. Every year during the month of may, to the tune of musical instruments made out of bamboo materials, the men, women and children of obando, bulacan, philippines wear traditional dance costumes to dance on the streets followed by the images of their patron saints san pascual baylon st. The obando fertility rites is a filipino dance ritual wherein men, women and children of obando, bulacan, philippines and other devotees and visitors from other towns in the philippines dance in the streets in the form of a religious procession primarily in order for. Settle them into a rusticpeaceful town somewhere in central luzon.
Philippines travel hub, obando fiesta and dance facebook page, obando. Morales history of physical education in the philippines spanish era 1521 1898. Obando fertility rites are an interesting set of events that take place in the. It is where local babaylans danced as an offering to the deities of nature.
It is part of a threeday festival in may that honors the three patrons of the town of obando in bulacan, located just 15 miles from manila. The book history of theater by brocket described the origin of theater and. The political events in obando did not affect the annual fandango. Every year during the month of may, to the tune of musical instruments made out of bamboo materials, the men, women and children of obando, bulacan. However, the fame of the said dance reached many places in the country.
Media in category obando fertility rites the following 23 files are in this category, out of 23 total. Ang sayaw sa obando ay isang pasayaw na pagdiriwang ng mga pilipinong isinasagawa sa obando, bulacan, pilipinas, sa pangunguna ng mga obandenyo. The obando fertility rites are no exception, and involve childless couples dancing an ancient folk dance to encourage reproduction. Sayaw sa obando wikipedia, ang malayang ensiklopedya. A dance ritual in the philippine town of obando in honor of saints pascual, clare of assisi, and the our lady of salambao has become a fertility rites of sorts in this predominantly catholic country.
Obando fertility rites, festival in the philippines obando fertility. The obando fertility rites is a filipino dance ritual. Appreciate bulacans culture and arts as the locals showcase their costumes, artifacts, literature, handicrafts, and unique talent during the singkaban festival at malolos. Obando has been the town of three saints since early in its history. Truly a melting pot of the past and the present, the old and the new, the countryside and the urbane. Obando fertility rites 2019 in philippines, photos, fair.
The story of how they became a part of the festival is the story of obando. The obando fertility rites are a dance ritual, initially an anitist ritual, and later also became a catholic festival celebrated every may in obando, bulacan, philippines. The dance is held during the procession, following a simple choreography that has a silent prayer for each step. Feel the heart and soul of the philippines in bulacan.
Bagumbayan, now renamed rizal park, used to be a venue for executions. Paschals patronage of childless couples who wish to have children, particularly male babies. Maidens and bachelors who want husbands and wives can dance. Its history and tradition, its land, culture and its people. The increase in population and improvement in its finances led to the separation of obando and polo now valenzuela. It was then called the kasilonawan wherein it was headed by the katalonan or the high priestess. List of books and articles about dance history online. The obando fertility dance is a festival where couples who hope to be blessed by children perform street dances in a long procession. A franciscan convent on the island of palawan marks the feast of santa clara in august. The obando fertility rites will be held on may 17, 18, and 19 at the town of obando, bulacan. Jose rizal, mentioned this tradition in his novel, the noli me tangere. Make them dance with considerable faith before the image of tree patron saints in an old historic church.
During the general visitation of october 5, 1762 by, sr. As early as the 18th century, obando was just a part of the municipality of meycauayan together with polo that formed a barrio called catanghalan. The chief one being that it is not dedicated to one or two saints, but three. Obando fertility dance theodula and popular religiosity. Fertility dance rite of obando popularly known in the philippines as sayaw sa obando dance in obando. They dance during the grand parade, where images of the towns three patrons st. Wherein every year during the month of may there will be musical instruments made out ofbamboo materials, the men, women and children of obando, bulacanwear traditional dance costumes and then dance on the streets and form a religious processionfollowed by the images of their patron saints san pascualbaylon, santa claraandour lady. The obando religious rites are conducted on three consecutive days in may each year. Noli me tangere by jose rizal english chapter summaries 610.
The obando fertility rites are a dance ritual and catholic festival celebrated every may 17 19 in obando, bulacan, philippines. Every year, during the month of may, to the tune of musical instruments made out of bamboo materials, the men, women and children of obando, bulacan, philippines wear traditional dance costumes to dance on the streets followed by the images of their patron saints san pascual st. Obando is about 20 kilometers away from manila, so its best to book a. Daigdig pinoy covers the obando dance rites this event depicts the culture and devotion of the bulakenos.
The obando fertility dance continued until the latter part of the american governance of the philippines. Located in malolos, this church is easy to access by public transportation. Locals and pilgrims, sometimes dressed in traditional costume, dance and sing in the towns streets to honour and beseech obandos three patron saints. Dancing developed as a natural expression of united feeling and action. History of physical education in the philippines by celia bocoboolivar. Locals and pilgrims, sometimes dressed in traditional costume, dance and. Obando fertility dance festival which is being celebrated every may 1719.
Accounts of miraculous findings of images of the virgin are common in. Usually celebrated from may 17 to 19, the obando fertility rites traces its roots back to prespanish times when pagan natives would celebrate it in hopes of having children or getting. The origins of dance the earliest history of human dance is a continuing mystery. This ancient fertility ritual was very important to the early filipinos because a. What is nice in dancing the fandango is the frequency of movements of the waist. Locals and pilgrims, sometimes dressed in traditional costume, dance and sing in. The obando fertility rites 1 are a dance ritual and catholic festival celebrated every may in obando, bulacan, philippines. Obando at ang sayaw ng pananampalataya obando s dance of faith, which bagged the best documentary film award, asserts that the fertility dance was called kasilonawan by the obando community in the 14th and 15th century. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Bawat taon, sa buwan ng mayo, sa saliw ng tugtugin ng mga instrumentong yari sa kawayan, nagsusuot ang mga kalalakihan, kababaihan, at mga kabataan ng obando ng mga tradisyonal na kasuotan upang sumayaw sa kalsadang sinusundan ng. Obando church, one of the oldest and most historic churches in the philippines in the municipality above obando fertility rites, a filipino dance ritual held at the church above obando, valle del cauca, a municipality located in the department of valle del cauca, colombia. This compilation about the history of obando is a refresher course for most of us, and for some, who have been in the unites states for decades, may be a delightful surprise. Obando feast of the three saints and fertility dance catholics.
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