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Tarong, Kamatis, Paria (Eggplant, Tomato, Bitter Melon): Ilocano Children's Song with Filipino Version
Miriam Factora, Ph.D.
Item #:
MF-4
Price:
$12.95
Dr. Miriam Factora holds this Ilocano folk song close to her
heart as
it is one of her cherished tunes from childhood. This
delightful song tells an engaging tale that highlights the
Ilocanos’ robust tradition of incorporating delicious and
healthy vegetables into their daily diet. Children are bound
to be captivated by this song as they join ‘Eggplant, Bitter
Melon, and Tomato’ in their whimsical dispute over who tastes
best! Through the trio’s boastful assertions, one can’t help
but realize that pinakbet—a beloved vegetable dish or
‘dinengdeng’ in Ilocano cuisine—would not be as flavorful or
complete without each of them.
Dr. Factora encourages readers to appreciate the beauty of the
Ilocano language, predominantly spoken in Luzon’s Northern
Provinces. Yet, she also decided to craft a Filipino version—
the national language—to enhance non-Ilocano speakers’
understanding of the song. An English translation is
additionally provided to ensure wider comprehension.
The book includes musical notation of the song with chords. It
concludes with a variety of suggested activities designed to
foster interdisciplinary connections and enhance student
learning. Parents and teachers can then choose activities that
best suit their children or students.
This delightful children’s songbook includes three
downloadable audio tracks:
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A rendition of the song in Ilocano with instrumental
accompaniment
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A rendition of the song in Filipino with instrumental
accompaniment
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An instrumental-only track for those who wish to sing without
vocal guidance
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