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    This document discusses Cebuano literature, which refers to the oral and written works in the Cebuano language. It is an important part of Philippine literature as Cebuano is spoken by about a quarter of the country's population. The majority of Cebuano writers come from regions where Cebuano is spoken, like Visayas and Mindanao, though there is also a community of Cebuano writers abroad. Some traditional forms of Cebuano poetry are mentioned, as well as how written literature grew in the late 19th century with religious works. The document provides several examples of Cebuano poems and literature.

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    This document discusses Cebuano literature, which refers to the oral and written works in the Cebuano language. It is an important part of Philippine literature as Cebuano is spoken by about a quarter of the country's population. The majority of Cebuano writers come from regions where Cebuano is spoken, like Visayas and Mindanao, though there is also a community of Cebuano writers abroad. Some traditional forms of Cebuano poetry are mentioned, as well as how written literature grew in the late 19th century with religious works. The document provides several examples of Cebuano poems and literature.

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    The Cebuano

    Literature
    Let’s study the hidden treasure of the
    Cebuano
    The Cebuano Literature

     Cebuano literature refers to the body of oral and written


    literature of speakers of Cebuano, the mother tongue of a
    quarter of the country’s population who live in Cebu,
    Bohol, Siquijor, Negros Oriental, and parts of Leyte and
    Mindanao. As such, it is an important part of Philippine
    literature.
    The Cebuano Literature

     The majority of Cebuano writers are from the Visayas and


    Mindanao region, the most recognized Filipino outlet for them,
    including the bisaya Magasin, is based in Makati City in Metro
    Manila , while there is also a lively Cebuano community of
    writers in the language which is based outside the country,
    Cebuano Literature, therefore, encompasses not only those
    Visayas and Mindanao-based writers writing in Cebuano, but all
    written output in Cebuano, wherever its source.
     The generic form for poetry is balak, characterized by the presence of enigma
    or metaphor called balaybay or sambingay. Most of the poems are sung, like
    the occupational songs and lullabies. The balitaw is an extemporaneous poetic
    debate between man and woman that is sung and danced simultaneously.
    The written literature became significant only in the late
    19th century. Tomas de San Geronimo’s “Soneto sa
    Pagdayeg can Santa Maria Gihapon Virgen“ (1751) is
    the first of many piety-laden compositions that show a
    loss of the enigmatic symbol and metaphor of pre-
    colonial verse.
    Cebuano Literature may be traced back to
    several poetic forms
     balak tigno Panultihon/
    which contains a riddles sanglitanan
    "balaybay" or methapor proverbs

    garay balitaw
    verses poetic debate that required the
    participants (a man and a woman) to
    improvised and even sing their lines
     Linambay
    Another important influence of
    spanish period is Liinambay (known
    as moro moro because of its anti –
    Muslim theme) , a regular fare at
    town fiestas that involved
    participation of rural community and
    audiences from neighboring towns
    Sugilanon
    Also known as SHORT
    STORY

    1. Maming 1901 by Vicente


    Sotto (father of Cebuano
    letters, and later into the
    sugilambong or novel)
    ▪︎ The press contributed much to the development of
    literatue by regularly publishing works of local writers,
    especially in three decades before WORLD WAR II.
    ▪︎ The Cebuano's writer craft was honed in early
    translations of European fiction and imitations of
    American models, as shown in works of JUAN
    VILLAGONZALO, ULDARICO ALVIOLA, ANGEL
    ENEMECIO, FLAVINO BOQUECOSA, SULPICIO
    OSORIO and others
    Cebuano
    Literature
    examples
    Matud Nila (Sabi Nila)
    They say I am not capable
    To crave your love
    They say you are not happy
    Because I have nothing to offer you.
    Love is unrequited Is more precious than gold,
    But they say it is only a waste
    Of love and caring.
    Never will my love for your fade.
    As long as life shall last
    Never will forget you
    Without you there is no love.
    If you do not believe I am possessed by love,
    At least have pity I dream and hope for your love.
    Usahay Sometimes I do find that I dream

    (Sometimes)
    That you and I are indeed in love,
    Why do I keep dreaming of you
    I keep dreaming of you In my loneliness.
    Sometimes I really do regret,
    That I should ever be
    Born into this world.
    Why do you keep on belittling
    The great love that I have for you,
    For you alone.
    Recite to me, day, a poem while we ride a habal habal
    by Adonis G. Durado
    Recite to me, day A poem while we ride a habalhabal.
    Stick your chest closer
    Here on my back
    So that I can feel better the beatings
    Of your heart.
    With the potholes that dot our way
    Embrace me tightly
    Like the rubber bands
    That you use to tie your hair.
    And with the warmth of your breaths
    Tickle this heart of mine.
    And the amorseco
    That kiss our legs
    Let’s think of them as our own tongues.
    Then while we’re speeding up
    Our ride Let’s close our eyes and face
    The wide sky To meet the drizzle Of rain, leaves, and flowers.
    Thank you

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