But in many places, people can easily understand "Campana" in Español, as translation to bell than the vernacular batingaw or lingganay.
Church Bells, or lingganay played an important role during important activities during the Spanish-era, this is also the means of communicating people and to warn them against imminent danger. During Moro raids, coastal settlements in Luzon and Visayas islands, rang their church bell during invasion, prompting its settlers to flee for safety in the hinterland.
Church Bells, or lingganay also layed vital role in the relationship of the Spanish missionaries and the people of this country during the colonization. During church rituals and celebrations, the priest/ clergies rang the bell to call the parishioners to participate these celebrations.
An Lingganay "the Golden Bell"
Around 16th centuries, Fleet of colorful moro vintas raided the towns in Leyte, especially those along the coast. They came during the monsoon period, and their principal object was to plunder, neutralizing along the track and capturing, taking some as slaves.
But in Alangalang, the pirates have a different purpose. They had heard and was fascinated about a tale of an extraordinary golden bell that can resonate a sound so strong that will be heard miles away.
And indeed there was a bell, a golden one that had been entrusted under the supervision of Father Baysa, a Franciscan missionary.
The colorful moro pirates came in several raids, but each time, the townsfolk would be warned by those who kept guard at distance and carry the golden bell to a safe hiding location.
One time, however, the moro pirates caught the people off-guard and then the shocked people fled hastily with the bell. As they were closing to the "Bagka River" they saw the moro pirates not far behind them, so rather than allowing their treasured bell to fall into the pirate's hands, they dropped it into the deepest part of the river.
After the moro pirates had been driven away, the people tried to get back the bell, but no matter how long and how hard they searched for it, they never found the bell. To this day, many say that now and then the sound of a bell can be heard faintly coming from the bottom of the "Bagka River".
Pit senyor!.
below are the ritual dances that garnered awards and acknowledgement..
Sinulog of Cebu.
Pintados de Pasi Festival Grand Champion Performance.
I applause the up-loaders of this vids. Salamat po.
Pintados de Pasi Festival Grand Champion - 2011,2012
Sinulog Festival Grand Champion - 2011,2012
Aliwang Festival 2nd place - 2011,2012
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