Biag Ni Lam-ang Full Story English Version
Marika Posley
His adventures begun when his father, Don Juan, set out for a battle but never returned. Barely nine months, Lam-ang goes to search for Don Juan in the highlands where the latter was said to have gone. Aware that her child was a blessed, exceptional creature, his mother Namongan allowed him to go. Lam-ang then went off in search of his father, leaving his grieving mother behind.
He saw his father beheaded and the head put on a spike. While the headhunters were celebrating, in his anger, he challenged all of them to a duel. The headhunters threw spears at him, but he just catches them and throws them back to the headhunters. He defeated the headhunters, killed them all and took his father's head down to the plains.
After his death due to being eaten by a huge fish, Lam-ang's bones are recovered and he is resurrected with the help of his magical pets. Ines is ordered by the rooster to wrap the bones with her tapis while the hen flapped its wings and the dog growled. In an instant, Lam-ang is happily reunited with his wife.
Biag ni Lam-ang, though dominated by action and tragedy, nonetheless contained some comedic points. A prominent example is the scene in which Lam-ang was on his way home. He passes by the Amburayan River (identified by some as the biggest river in Ilocos[who?]) and decides to bathe. The dirt and blood that fell from his body then causes the death of the river's fish, crabs, and shrimp. As he is bathing, some maidens who were present at the river gladly attend to him.
The tale of Lam-ang, as a story passed on for generations as oral literature and recorded well into the Spanish colonial period, is notable for incorporating Roman Catholic elements into the story, such as references by the characters of Lam-ang and Ines Kannoyan to marriage as a sacrament. Folklorist Mellie Leandicho Lopez notes that "later versions of the epic differ from the early texts due to the addition of more Christian and Spanish elements in the adventures of the Culture hero Lam-Ang."[2]
Although most of the thematic scholarship regarding the Biag ni Lam-ang have focused on the evolving Roman Catholic influences on the epic, some Philippine textbooks[8] have suggested that it may have been influenced by the Mahabharata and the Ramayana.
In 2012, a film adaptation of the story of Lam-ang was made. Called Lam-Ang, the film starred Rocco Nacino and Rochelle Pangilinan. It was originally intended to be a TV series, but it was later decided to turn it into a film adaptation by Gabriel Lorenzo Quizon instead.[citation needed]
The story itself varies, and even in the northern region of the Philippines, there are about 10-20 versions of the story...Tanghalang Pilipino's staging of "Lam-Ang" is a reimagined version that aims to tell the story as truthfully as possible.
Manila, Philippines - For its 33rd season's third production, Tanghalang Pilipino (TP) presents Lam-Ang: An Ethno-Epic Musical. With music and lyrics by Jen Darlene Torres and the new book by Eljay Castro Deldoc, the musical fits TP's mission to promoting Philippine culture and heritage and developing a sense of nationalism and heroism.
The musical tells the story of the oldest folk epic in Luzon Biag ni Lam-Ang, which is not well-known among the younger generation. At the media launch, Torres revealed the musical will not only have elements of chanting and indigenous instruments but also pop and alternative rock to get through their target audience of millennials and gen zs.
The folk epic tells the story of Lam-Ang and his search for his father. After that quest, he goes on to court a beautiful maiden from another town, Kannoyan. The story itself varies, and even in the northern region of the Philippines, there are about 10-20 versions of the story. The most popular transcription of the oral literature is that of Pedro Bukaneg, but as it was documented during the Spanish colonization, there is a reason to believe that his account contained biases. TP's staging of "Lam-Ang" is a reimagined version that aims to tell the story as truthfully as possible.
The musical will be co-directed by Fitz Edward Bitana and Marco Viaa, who have had adequate directorial backgrounds before Lam-Ang. Bitana said that they meet in the middle and communicate their visions well to see eye-to-eye on the staging. Viaa shared the time from their first rehearsal day that they asked the cast who among them is familiar with "Lam-Ang." The fact that very few members of the cast had an idea about the epic was further proof of the need to tell the story.
Playing his first lead role in a musical is JC Santos, who is best known for starring in various television shows and films. He is also a theater actor, graduating Theater Arts from the University of the Philippines Diliman and taking part in numerous Dulaang UP plays. "Ang dami kong natututunan (I learn a lot) every time I'm with them and it's always a pleasure and I'm so grateful," he said about his first time working with TP.
JC acknowledges that the discipline and skills for theater are very different from the big screen. "You're acting with your whole body and you have to be clear every time. 'Yong boses mo, kailangan laging malakas; kailangan klaro every time and kailangan mong mag-perform para sa taong nasa dulo. And kailangan truthful ka." (Your voice has to be loud and clear every time, and you have to perform for the person at the back. And you have to be truthful.)
For the auditions, everyone was given a song to be studied. According to the Viaa, JC came prepared with full choreography, clear character, and objective, and props. His performance told a story and he already had his own interpretation, which was a major factor why he was cast for the role of Lam-Ang.
"Ang laking bagay na yung kanyang physical abilities as JC Santos ay dinidiscover ng choreography at paano 'yon magagamit doon sa pag-kwento sa pagiging warrior ni Lam-Ang," said Viaa. (It is a big deal that his physical abilities as JC Santos are being discovered by the choreography as well as how it can be used to tell the story of Lam-Ang as a warrior.)
The role of Kannoyan, Lam-Ang's first love, will be played by Anna Luna. She is also known through her roles in TV shows and films. Last 2017, she won as Best Actress for the film Maestra at the Five Continents International Film Festival in Venezuela. Lam-Ang will be her first production that isn't produced by Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA).
She is honored to be entrusted with such a role for the musical. "Nagpapasalamat po ako kasi pangarap lang po ito na magkapag-perform ako sa Tanghalang Pilipino. Workshopper lang ako dati," she said. (I'm really thankful because performing with Tanghalang Pilipino was just a dream. I just used to be part of their workshop.")
Joining Santos and Luna in the cast are Tex Ordoez-De Leon, Lance Reblando, Alvin Maghanoy, Hazel Maranan, Remus Villanueva, Paw Castillo, Joshua Cabiladas, Raflesia Bravo, Alys Serdenia, Miah Canton, Rapah Manalo, VJ Cortel, Gry Gimena, Gabo Tolentino, Francis Gatmaytan, along with members of the Tanghalang Pilipino Actors Company: Jonathan Tadioan, Ybes Bagadiong, JV Ibesate, Antonette Go, and Lhorvie Nuevo.
"We're all working hard towards this production. Sigurado kaming maganda 'to," said JC. (We're sure that this will be brilliant.") Since the story is that of a warrior, the choreography is also worth looking forward to with all its fight scenes and "great, risky, death-defying stunts."
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Biag ni Lam-ang is a legendary Filipino narrative that holds a prominent position in the realm of Philippine epics, particularly in Ilocano literature. This epic tale, believed to have originated in pre-colonial times, is a significant piece of Philippine literature and is the first Philippine folk epic to be recorded in written form.
The epic saga of Biag ni Lam-ang dates back to pre-colonial times, where it originated in the rich tapestry of Filipino folklore and the Ilocano oral tradition. This Ilocano epic has captivated audiences for centuries with its larger-than-life story and its profound cultural significance. Passed down through generations of poets, Biag ni Lam-ang has evolved and adapted, reflecting the changing times and preserving the essence of Ilocano literature.
The epic blends elements of Roman Catholicism, reflecting the influence of Spanish colonization, and possibly draws inspiration from Hindu epics. This fusion of influences gives Biag ni Lam-ang a unique flavor that sets it apart from other Philippine folk epics. The enduring popularity of this epic has led to its adaptation into film and its showcase in various cultural exhibitions, further cementing its place in Philippine literary history.
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