A lively work song that shows how hardworking Filipino farmers are.
Type: Folk / Work Song Language: Tagalog Theme: Farming, effort, teamwork Suggested Age: 6+ Region: Luzon
The song says planting rice is no joke! Farmers bend under the hot sun, yet they sing happily while working together.
Magtanim means “to plant,” and biro means “joke.” (Pronunciation: Magtanim Ay ’Di Biro — mag-tah-neem aye dee bee-roh)
Shows respect for farmers and the Filipino value of sipag at tiyaga (hard work and perseverance).
You can move your arms like you’re planting rice while singing this song!
