root word: hiyang
pahiyáng
“Dulang Pahiyang” is a form of ritualistic theater deeply embedded in Filipino cultural and spiritual traditions, with performances that blend poetry, music, dance, and spirituality as part of everyday life.
These rituals often serve as a way to communicate with gods or spirits, typically carried out by shamans (babaylan or albularyo) who perform sacrifices or offerings while in a state of spirit possession.
“Dulang Pahiyang” includes various forms such as duplo (a poetic debate), bayok (a Maranao song-dance debate/joust), and balitaw (a poetic debate between a man and a woman expressed through song and dance). It reflects indigenous cultural practices and is closely linked to communal, social, and spiritual life rather than being purely for entertainment.
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pahiyáng: tumutukoy sa anumang ipinalalagay na nagdudulot ng suwerte
