Albay Forever
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Provincial anthem of Albay | |
| Also known as | Albay Sagkod pa Man |
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| Lyrics | Jose R. Ravalo (original English lyrics), 2004 |
| Music | Jose R. Ravalo, 2004 |
| Adopted | March 31, 2004 |
"Albay Forever" (Central Bikol: Albay Sagkod pa Man), also known as the Albay Hymn or the Albay Provincial Hymn, is the official anthem of the province of Albay in the Philippines.
History
[edit]"Albay Forever" was composed by Jose R. Ravalo of Oas,[1] who also wrote the song's original English lyrics.[2]
The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Albay officially adopted the song on March 31, 2004, with the passage of Ordinance No. 02-2004.[3] Lyrics in Central Bikol, the largest regional language spoken in the province, were also subsequently adopted.
Lyrics
[edit]| Original English version Albay Forever[2] penned by Jose R. Ravalo |
Central Bikol version Albay Sagkod pa Man[2] translated by The Neighboring Tones Inc. |
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There’s a place in Bicol that we hold dear |
May lugar digdi sa Kabikolan |
The lyrics of the song have been interpreted as a call for Albayanos to love and protect their environment.[4]
Performance
[edit]Singing "Albay Forever" is mandatory whenever there is an official event being held in the province of Albay, alongside the recitation of the provincial pledge, "I Am an Albayano".[4]
During the 2013 Daragang Magayon Festival in Legazpi, the provincial capital, a two-round contest was held between teams to see who can extract the most coconut milk out of a pile of coconuts to the tune of the anthem.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Resolution Expressing Sincerest Condolences To The Bereaved Family Of The Late Hon. Jose R. Ravalo Of Daraga, Albay (Resolution 86-2007). Sangguniang Bayan of Daraga. 2007.
- ^ a b c Marcial O. Rañola Memorial School Student Handbook. Marcial O. Rañola Memorial School. Retrieved March 20, 2023 – via DocPlayer.
- ^ "ORDINANCES". Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Albay. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
- ^ a b "Albay heeds Pope's climate change call". Manila Standard. July 5, 2015. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
- ^ "Coconut featured in 2013 Daragang Magayon Festival". BusinessDaily. May 6, 2013. p. 4. Retrieved March 20, 2023 – via Issuu.
External links
[edit]- Videos of the Albay Hymn with lyrics and vocal performances: