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The sound of the great horn echoed in the distance. TAMBULI - from birth to death, from the womb to the tomb. It sounds loud and low, reaching far and wide, touching the soul. It is heard even in the seemingly distracting movement of tech nology, globalization, new ideas and advancement.
The musicians persevere with the blowing of the rhythm of Tambuli in a new style. It adopts but remains rooted and deep in the fiber of its hearers. Subtly and unconsciously they carried on: celebrating it in rites and rituals, in fiestas and ‘bayanihan’ spirit; living it in the family closeness; echoing it in a nationalistic principle and lifestyle; exhibiting it in their religiosity - ‘Makadiyos’; sharing it in their strong social support - ‘makatao’.
TAMBULI remains strong, untarnished and refined, tightly woven in the Filipino web of life. It is carried around as they sail across the oceans to the distance - making much difference by touching lives with its soothing, gentle, mesmerizing and yet powerful message revealed in its music: The message of life to the full.
Values are life They describe and reflect our background, culture, personality, behaviors and attitudes. Values are basic convictions about what is right or wrong. They lay the foundation for understanding of attitudes and motivation because they influence our perception. Values give meaning and definition to our identity.
TAMBULI - the rhythm of life will continue its beating and share its meaning of life. TAMBULI lives with humanity while influencing and transforming.
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v Tambuli is an indigenous Filipino instrument fashioned from the Carabao horn which produces long, melodious sounds. It was used in ancient times prior to the coming of Christianity to summon villagers to the barangay elders’ meeting or to warn the society of danger like fire or pirates. It is still used not for the same reason but as a beautiful instrument that adds uniqueness to music.
The sound of the Tambuli is a meaningful representation of values that influence our worldview, attitudes, life perception and have a lasting impact on our lives. Even during this age of technology, the basic upheld values of life will continue to linger, reforming and transforming our life.
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