A lively song about a pretty girl walking to town, compared to a colorful butterfly fluttering in the fields.
Type: Folk Song Language: Tagalog Theme: Beauty, nature, grace Suggested Age: 5+ Region: Luzon
This song tells of a young woman dressed in her best clothes, walking proudly through the fields like a butterfly. It shows the joy and beauty of simple country life.
Paru-paro means “butterfly,” and bukid means “field” or “farm.” (Pronunciation: Paru-Parong Bukid — pah-roo pah-rong boo-kid)
Shows Filipino appreciation for grace, cleanliness, and self-respect — values passed down through generations.
You can flap your arms like butterfly wings while singing this song!
