kuwentongbayan
Kuwentong-bayan is the Filipino term for traditional folk stories that are transmitted orally within Philippine communities. It encompasses myths, legends, fairy tales, fables, and other narratives that explain origins, natural phenomena, customs, or social values. The genre serves as a repository of collective memory and cultural identity.
These stories are passed down through generations by storytellers, elders, or family members. They vary by language
Content and forms: Kuwentong-bayan can be mythic origin tales, legends about places or heroes, or cautionary
Significance: As part of the Philippines’ intangible cultural heritage, kuwento-bayan has played a central role in