Magtanim ay Di Biro

        Philippines is known as one of the agricultural country in Asia with the country embodies the true characteristics of agriculture means but the country is also known for its rich and colorful traditions and beliefs that makes us Filipinos diverse from the other.

Philippines are known for its beauty, its famous landmarks and beautiful views. However, Philippines is also known as a country of cultural heritage, a country who values traditions and beliefs. These traditions and beliefs have been pass and preserve with literature named as the Philippine Oralore and it has various forms including riddles, proverbs and songs. Philippine folk songs are a result of the culture of the Philippines, which is highly influenced by history, and the blending of foreign persuasions and its indigenous civilization.

                                  Song’s lyrics

Magtanim ay di biro Maghapong nakayuko Di man lang makaupo Di man lang makatayo Braso ko’y namamanhid Baywang ko’y nangangawit. Binti ko’y namimitig Sa pagkababad sa tubig. Sa umaga, paggising Ang lahat, iisipin Kung saan may patanim May masarap na pagkain.

Halina, halina, mga kaliyag, Tayo’y magsipag-unat-unat. Magpanibago tayo ng lakas Para sa araw ng bukas Bisig( ko’y namamanhid Baywang ko’y nangangawit. Binti ko’y namimintig Sa pagkababad sa tubig.) Kay-pagkasawing-palad Ng inianak sa hirap, Ang bisig kung di iunat, Di kumita ng pilak.

    

Magtanim ay Di Biro-a song interpretation

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Magtanim Ay 'Di Biro

Also credited to Felipe de Leon, "Magtanim Ay 'Di Biro" ("Planting Rice is Never Fun") describes the tiresome task of planting rice. It has been sung by Filipino rock band 'The Dawn', and former president Joseph "Erap" Estrada even composed a much more "inspirational" interpretation entitled "Kung Tayo'y Magtatanim" ("If We All Plant Rice").The song Magtanim ay Di Biro a folk song that are widely known by Filipinos even a 4-year-old child know this song. However, behind the song’s popularity only few knows what the song really means and what is the song for. The song’s main meaning from the title itself “Magtanim ay Di Biro” translated as Planting is not a joke, that is very hard. From preparing its and tilling soil and then watering everyday.

        Filipinos are known for being persevere one’s a Filipino want something he/she will do everything even it is taller than the highest mountain. There are symbolisms can be spotted from the song. It also reflects how Filipino raise their children through agriculture. Filipino parents especially father’s made their best to give their family a better life and mother raise their children with Good Moral character.

Prepared by:

Richard Christopher Bornea

Faith De La Paz

Daniel Taño

Vincent Ian Lee

Carlo Paclibar

Christian Imperial

Edmund Miquit Jr.