Dandansoy

A sweet and funny Visayan song about saying goodbye to a loved one while heading back home.  

Type: Folk Song   
Language: Hiligaynon (Ilonggo)   
Theme: Love, farewell, humor   
Suggested Age: 8+   
Region: Visayas

The singer says goodbye to Dandansoy but promises to remember them. Even though the song is about leaving, itโ€™s sung in a light, happy way.

Balay means โ€œhouse,โ€ and pueblo means โ€œtown.โ€   
(Pronunciation: Dandansoy โ€” dan-dan-soy)

Shows the Filipino trait of pakikisama (warm companionship) and keeping good relationships even when apart.

When families in the Visayas gather, this song is often sung with guitars โ€” everyone joins in!