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Moro – Moro / Zarzuela


This literary form is often present in different festivals and barangay fiestas. Traditional musical plays centers on the rich history or colorful origin of the place, thus is usually set before or during Spanish regime. Legends are sometimes given the stage, reintroducing to the people a part of their heritage. But contemporary versions are also welcomed, especially in big celebrations, fostering the budding creativity of local literary artists. Most use the vernacular dialect but are now more inclined to use Filipino, to reach more audiences.

The youth are often the active participants in these undertakings. And the adults readily share the art of living up the heart of the script of the musical play on stage to these young flames.

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