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Mar 11, 2024 · The Moro-Moro is a form of theater premised on battles between Christians and Moors performed in village fiestas in the Philippines from the Spanish colonial period to the present.
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Moro-moro is a play that became popular in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period where the Moros were portrayed as perpetual villains who always...
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Moro-moro plays are traditional Filipino theatrical performances that depict the battles between Christians and Muslims during the Spanish colonial period. These plays are characterized by their colorful costumes, vibrant music, and dance, often showcasing themes of love, conflict, and faith while also serving as a form of religious and ...
Moro-moro, also called comedia, the earliest known form of organized theater in the Philippines; it was created by Spanish priests. It began with a 1637 play that dramatized the recent capture by a Christian Filipino army of an Islamic stronghold.
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Contemporary adaptations and reinterpretations of Moro-Moro plays (Tanghalang Pilipino's "Moro-Moro", Dulaang UP's "Orosman at Zafira") seek to interrogate the colonial roots of the genre and reclaim it as a site of cultural resistance and identity formation
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Tausug music is founded on chanting the sifat (attributes) of the Prophet. Lugu (chant), langan (lullaby) and kissa (ballad) emphasize the glory of the Prophet and the Tausug warriors; they are played during a wedding ceremony, celebration of Idul Fitri and Idul Adha (the only festival of the Muslims), and as lullaby to put a child to sleep.