In 1800s Spain brought the rondalla in the Philippines. Rondalla is a traditional ensemble that became a part of philippine history and one of the most revived musical tradition practices of Filipinos. It is prominent in rural community by providing accompaniment to folk dancing and singing . The Philippine rondalla developed into an elaborate instrumental group. In addition to the bandurria, laud, and guitar of the Spanish rondalla, Filipinos added the octavina, bass, and optional instruments such as the piccolo bandurria, mandola, and various percussion instruments.
La Libertad is a local government unit and one of the many government and private institutions wants to pursue the unending quest of Filipino cultural heritage of plucked string ensembles which became the trademarks of the country. Mayor Jocelyn Limkaichong was the mother of La Libertad Children’s Rondalla, valuing the Filipino culture was one of her thrust in organizing the ensemble during her incumbency in February 2006. When rondalla ensemble became a valuable artistic medium in fostering the cultural identity of the town the awareness of the ensemble become widespread and many parents appreciated the project.
The achievements of La Libertad Children’s rondalla was a remarkable, six months after the group joined a major competition for the first time in the Buglasan 2006 Rondalla Junior Division. It was a dramatic victory, being the champion, they will represent the province in the 2nd International Rondalla Fiestival “Cuerdas sa Panaghiusa” which brought La Libertad on top in the aspect of culture and arts.
La Libertad is a local government unit and one of the many government and private institutions wants to pursue the unending quest of Filipino cultural heritage of plucked string ensembles which became the trademarks of the country. Mayor Jocelyn Limkaichong was the mother of La Libertad Children’s Rondalla, valuing the Filipino culture was one of her thrust in organizing the ensemble during her incumbency in February 2006. When rondalla ensemble became a valuable artistic medium in fostering the cultural identity of the town the awareness of the ensemble become widespread and many parents appreciated the project.
The achievements of La Libertad Children’s rondalla was a remarkable, six months after the group joined a major competition for the first time in the Buglasan 2006 Rondalla Junior Division. It was a dramatic victory, being the champion, they will represent the province in the 2nd International Rondalla Fiestival “Cuerdas sa Panaghiusa” which brought La Libertad on top in the aspect of culture and arts.
