Known popularly as Ilonggo, the Hiligaynon language is spoken in Western Visayas in the Philippines. It is very distinct from Tagalog.
Hiligaynon
Hiligaynon, popularly referred to as Ilonggo, is the dominant language in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. It is very distinct from Tagalog.
Ili-Ili Tulog Anay
This is a Visayan lullaby.
In the original Ilonggo
Ili-ili, tulog anay,
Wala diri imong Nanay,
Kadto tienda bakal papay,
Ili-ili, tulog anay.
BISAYA
Visayan means from the Visayas, the central part of the Philippines consisting of many islands
Bi·sa·yà
Visayan
Visayan
Bisaya ka ba?
Are you Visayan?
Bisaya ang nanay nila.
Their mother is Visayan.
Dalawidaw (Hiligaynon Song)
Dalawidaw is a song in Ilonggo, the Hiligaynon language. It was penned in the early 20th century by Augurio Abeto, a congressman from the Philippine province of Iloilo.
ORIGINAL LYRICS IN ILONGGO
‘Our Father’ in Hiligaynon
Known popularly as Ilonggo, the Hiligaynon language is spoken in the Western Visayas area of the Philippines. It is very distinct from Tagalog.
This is the Lord’s Prayer in Ilonggo with English translation below.
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