the ibalong epic came from the bikol region of the philippines.
the ibalong epic came from the bikol region of the philippines.
from what region of the philippines came the ibalong epic?
bikol
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the ibálong, also known as handiong or handyong, is a 60-stanza fragment of a bikol full-length folk epic of bikol region of philippines, based on the indian hindu epics ramayana and mahabharta. the epic is said to have been narrated in verse form by a native poet called kadunung.
ibalong epic
the "ibalong festival" is a non-religious festival in legazpi city, albay, philippines based on the ibalong epic, and is held on august. the festival celebrates the epic story ibalong who was accompanied by three legendary heroes, namely baltog, handyong, and bantong. people parade in the streets wearing masks and costumes to imitate the appearances of the heroes and the villains, portraying the classic battles that made their way into the history of bicol. the ibalong festival aims to express warmth and goodwill to all people; visitors and tourists are encouraged to celebrate with the bicolanos. the ibalong festival is also known as the ibalon festival.
ibalong festival