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Understanding Oral Traditions Explained

The document discusses Oral Traditions, which are cultural knowledge and information passed down through spoken word across generations. It highlights various forms of oral expressions such as proverbs, riddles, tales, nursery rhymes, legends, myths, epic songs, and prayers, emphasizing their role in preserving cultural values and collective memory. Additionally, it provides examples of each form, particularly focusing on Filipino oral traditions.

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Understanding Oral Traditions Explained

The document discusses Oral Traditions, which are cultural knowledge and information passed down through spoken word across generations. It highlights various forms of oral expressions such as proverbs, riddles, tales, nursery rhymes, legends, myths, epic songs, and prayers, emphasizing their role in preserving cultural values and collective memory. Additionally, it provides examples of each form, particularly focusing on Filipino oral traditions.

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INTANGIBLE

HERITAGE
WITH ORAL
TRADITIONS
Presented by: Group 4
WHAT IS ORAL
TRADITIONS?
Oral Tradition is the cultural knowledge and
information that has been passed down through speech
from our generation to the next. Oral Tradition refers
to the practice of passing down knowledge, stories,
history, and cultural values through spoken word,
typically from one generation to the next, without
relying on written texts.
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The Oral Traditions and expressions
domain encompasses an enormous
variety of spoken forms including
proverbs, riddles, tales, nursery
rhymes, legends, myths, epic songs
and poems, charms, prayers, chants,
songs, dramatic performances and
more. Oral Traditions and expressions
are use to pass on knowledge, cultural
and social values and collective
memory. They play a crucial part in
keeping cultures alive. 3
PROVERB
A proverb (from Latin: proverbium) or an adage is a simple,
traditional saying that expresses a perceived truth based on
common sense or experience.

proverbs ex:
Rome wasn't built in a day, Absence makes the heart grow
Better late than never, Action fonder, All that glitters is not
gold, Beggars can't be chooser,
speak louder than words
A rolling stone gathers no
moss

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WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF A
RIDDLE?
Riddle, deliberately enigmatic or ambiguous question requiring a
1 thoughtful and often witty answer. The riddle is a form of guessing game
that has been a part of the folkfare of most cultures from ancient times.

It is a sort poem that works like a puzzle. It describes something and you
2 have to guess what the something is...

A riddle is also a statement, question or phrase having a double or veiled


3 meaning, put forth as a puzzle to be solved.
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RIDDLES (BUGTONG)
1.Buhok na mahaba, telang makapal.Ngipin kong matatalas,
hindi ito inuurungan
2.Ate mo, ate ko, ate nating lahat.
3. Bahay ni Mang Pedro, punung-puno ng
bago.
4. Isa ang pasukan, tatalo ang
labasan.
5. Inuming mapalit, buong araw ay 'dika mapapapikit.

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TALE

A usually imaginative narrative of an event. A story,


especially one that might be invented or difficult to
believe: He told some fascinating tales about his life
in India.

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TALES EXAMPLE HERE IN
THE PHILIPPINES

The monkey, The story of Pina, Headhunted skulls, The


Aswang myth, The necklace and the comb, Why the
fish has scales.

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Head Hunted Skulls
The necklace and the comb
NURSERY RHYME
A nursery rhyme is a
Traditional poem or song for
children in Britain and other
European countries, but
usage of the term dates only
from the late 18th/early
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LULLABIES EXAMPLES;
Sa Ugoy ng Duyan

Here are some beloved Filipino


lullabies and nursery rhymes that
continue to be a significant part of
our family traditions:

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Pen pen de Sarapen
Ili-Ili Tulog Anay
Bahay Kubo
Leron Leron Sinta
LEGEND
A legend is a genre of folklore that White lady
consists of a narrative featuring
human actions, believed or perceived
to have taken place in human history.
Narratives in this genre may
demonstrate human values, and
possess certain qualities that give the
tale verisimilitude. Legend, for it's
active and passive participants, may
include miracles. Legends may be
transformed over time to keep them 12
fresh and vital.
Aswang Berberoka
Philippine fables
Maria Makiling
Ang Alamat ng Pinya Why The Fish Has Scales
MYTH
A Traditional Story, especially one concerning the early
history of a people or explaining some natural or social
phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural
beings or events. "Ancient Celtic Myths".

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Aswang Bakunawa
Berberoka Bungisngis
Diwata
Duwende
Engkanto Garuda
What is the meaning of epic song?
A song that can tell you a story just as effectively as a
narrative.

What is the meaning of charms?


A charm is a magical spell or an object that brings luck, it
also a quality of being attractive and pleasing
Charms example: What are Filipino good luck charms?

Agimat or anti-aging amulet


What is prayer in simple words?

A devout petition to God or an object of worship. A


spiritual communion with God or an object of worship, as
in supplication, thanksgiving, adoration, or a confession.
The act or practice of praying to God or an object of
worship. A formula or sequence of words used in or
appointed for praying: the Lord's Prayer.
What is an example of a Catholic prayer?

Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name;


Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in
heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our
trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and
lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
What is chant?
Chant is a repeated rhythmic phrase, typically one shouted
or sung in using by a crowd. "A group of young people set
up a Chant of ; Why are we waiting?"

What is song?
A song is a short poem or other set of words set to music or
meant to be sung.
Song examples:
Salamin-Salamin by: Bini

Ikaw lamang by: Silent Sanctuary


Misteryoso by: Cup of Joe

Bayan ko by: Freddie Aguilar


Quiz time!
THANK YOU
Presented by: Group 4

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