Annyeonghaseyo Chingu (Hello friends) it's Maya, sorry I didn't write any blog this past days, because I was too busy with my studies and school reportings. So today, I would write a different topic which it can inspire others . Let's get started!
Here, we dive into "A day in a Theater Play", where we are required to watch last February 29, 2024, 4pm to 5pm at West Negros State University, entitled
"Ang Tiririt ng Ibong Adarna" . All the students are participated in this show. From traveling to the venue had a lot of fun even though the weather was very hot. When we got there, we were met by hundreds of students who also participated from different schools in Negros Occidental, Philippines including the Elementary Schools.
"Ang Tiririt ng Ibong Adarna" is based on a story titled "Ibong Adarna". But before that, I'll tell you what it is the story of Ibong Adarna is.
"Ibong Adarna" is a Filipino epic that tells the story of three princes Don Pedro, Don Diego, and Don Juan who embark on a quest to find the mythical bird, Ibong Adarna, whose enchanting song has the power to heal their father, King Fernando. Along their journey, they encounter various challenges, magical creatures, and trials. At the end, Don Juan, the youngest prince, who successfully captures the Ibong Adarna and brings it back to cure his father. The tale is a classic example of Filipino folklore, highlighting themes of courage, perseverance, and the triumph of good over evil.
But in the Theatrical Play that we watch they put some plot twist where they use some modern music and background to deliver their performance. They also change the theme of the story where they include the "Gender Equality" or "Gender Stereotyping" in their story.
So, "Ang Tiririt ng Ibong Adarna" is a story of the mystical kingdom of Yonopabwa, where a King named Fedelio and his two children named Prince Anton and Princess Mina lived.
One night, King Fedelio fell gravely ill, where he has two personality. In the right side of his body he is a King but in the left side of his body he was a Queen. He is a King with two personality. A royal decree proclaimed that only the enchanting song of the legendary Ibong Adarna could cure him. The two children was determined to save their father,Prince Anton and Princess Mina embarked on a perilous quest to find the elusive bird. But, Prince Anton did not allow his sister to go with him because it was dangerous and he could not fight, Prince Anton underestimate her sister ability because the girl was just at home doing housework and can't go in a fight, Prince Anton said.
3 months later, Prince Anton didn't came back, that's why King Fedelio and Princess Mina was worried on what happened to him. Then Princess Mina decided to go and find her brother and find the Ibong Adarna, even though she is a Girl/Woman or Lady she tried to help her father and brother.
Princess Mina journey led him through dark forests, treacherous mountains, and enchanted rivers. Along the way, she encountered magical creatures and faced daunting challenges and she meet a old woman who needed help. As a return to the kindness of Princess Mina she helped her to teach where to find the Ibong Adarna, and the old woman gave her some tips. Despite the hardships, she remained steadfast in her quest.
After many trials and tribulations, she finally reached the said place, where the Ibong Adarna resided, and she saw his brother became a stone and she help his brother to return to normal person. As night fell, the magnificent bird perched on a golden tree and began to sing its mesmerizing song.
Prince Anton, exhausted from the journey, and fell into a deep slumber. Princess Mina recall what the old woman said to her so that she can't sleep. So that, he cut her hand and put some alcohol on it and she did it too to her brother Prince Anton. As the Ibong Adarna sang, Princes Mina captured the bird and Prince Anton helped her also, its healing song echoing through the kingdom.
With the Ibong Adarna in their possession, Prince Anton and Princess Mina returned to Yonopabwa and cured their father, King Fedelio. The kingdom rejoiced, and Prince Anton and Princess Mina was hailed as a hero. As for the Ibong Adarna, it remained in the royal palace, its enchanting song bringing peace and prosperity to the land for generations to come.
In the Theater Play, the real message of the story is "Every woman can do what men do, every men can do what woman do." We can do anything but in a good way because we have the right and no one can stop us on what we are doing. Each of us had the right to do, as long as you didn't underestimate anyone's.
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