Naliyagan: Heartbeat of the Tribe 🎉

Intro (Boom-boom! tap-tap! drums start, flute whistles “whooo-eeeee!”) Ohhh-ahhh! Naliyagan! 🎉 Flute trill: whiii-ooo! All together now — feel the rhythm rise! Verse 1 By the Agusan River wide, Boom-boom! drums call side by side, Colors burst like the sun in the sky, Swish-swish! feathers dance and fly! From Manobo, Banwaon, Higaonon too, Clap-clap! the Talaandig join in too, Hear the flute soar high in the air, Tooo-tooo! celebration everywhere! Pre-Chorus Datu leads with honor bright, Hands held together, hearts ignite, Dum-dum-dum! this moment will last! Chorus Naliyagan! Let the spirit flow! Boom-boom! Tap-tap! drums high and low! Flute like wind through waving grass, whiii-ooo! Clap your hands and let worries pass! Naliyagan! Agusanon unite, Dance and sing from morning to night! 🎶 This is our river, our pride, our song, Agusan — where we all belong! (Flute solo “peeee-peee-peee” with playful drum cadence “ba-dum-tss”) Verse 2 See the tribes parade with colors bright, Shhh-shhh! beads and feathers in sight, From every barangay to the festival grounds, Clap-clap! celebration all around! Datu’s guidance, wisdom, and cheer, Hoo-hoo! echoing far and near, Trade and craft and food delights, Together under festival lights! ✨ Pre-Chorus Hear the echo of ancient drums, boom-boom! Every stranger who joins becomes A friend who shares in dance and cheer — Naliyagan brings us near! Chorus Naliyagan! Let the spirit flow! Boom-boom! Tap-tap! drums high and low! Flute like wind through waving grass, whiii-ooo! Clap your hands and let worries pass! Naliyagan! Agusanon unite, Dance and sing from morning to night! 🎶 This is our river, our pride, our song, Agusan — where we all belong! Bridge (Slower, Heartfelt) From Agusan River to mountains high, Whooo-ooo! hear the heartbeat of the tribe, Manobo, Banwaon, Higaonon, Talaandig too, Datu leads, flute calls out, drums reply, ba-boom-tss! Together under the Caraga sky. Final Chorus (Big, Joyful Finale) Naliyagan! Celebrate tonight! Boom-boom-clap! dance in firelight, Face to face — join every hand, Together across this festival land! Naliyagan — Agusanon strong, Sing it loud, our festival song! 🎉 Woo-hoo! Agusan — forever strong! Unity, joy, and pride for all!