Balangay

Balangay is a sea-faring vessel built of long wooden planks sewn together by bits, pegs, and natural materials indigenous to the place where the vessel was built. Utilized as trading boats, the balangay weaved through the Philippine islands during pre-colonial times. At some point in time, balangay also means a branch of a tree or an arm originating from a body of water. The term balangay came to also mean a small house, a dwelling place or a community.

There are a myriad of meanings and images drawn from the term “Balangay.” From pre-colonial Philippines to the present, the name balangay can conjure varied and colourful picture from our history and physical landscape. But despite these, the word Balangay has always been a heritage left to us by our forefathers so that we, the future generation of Filipinos, will know their invaluable contribution in shaping our country. Balangay represents their desires to pass on the Filipino values of solidarity, harmony, resilience, determination, courage, and bravery as we course through life.

It is this panorama that the Balangay Dance Troupe and Rondalla presents their rendition of our cultural roots. Composed of professional dancers and musicians, the members have come together with their love of the arts and culture to continue what they do best.

These well –travelled professionals have performed for different audiences for the past several years. Their idea of inclusivity has provided an unaffected atmosphere of the performances that have won the world over as they present the story of the Philippines through a landscape of songs, dances and music.

The group has come together in a unified understanding of their strength and appreciation of the standards they continue to uphold. The group offers a presentation grounded on years experience to treat its audience to a proper feeling of a good Filipino production. Ready to present their very best and perform for the stage: the Balangay Dance Troupe and Rondalla.