Research Article

Kammameros: The Faithful Bol-anon Percussionists

Volume: 7 Number: 1 April 30, 2025
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Kammameros: The Faithful Bol-anon Percussionists

Abstract

Festivals are pivotal to Filipino communities' cultural identity and social cohesion. In Bohol, percussionists known as Kammameros play a vital role in these celebrations, contributing to both auditory experiences and the preservation of cultural heritage. This study employed a descriptive qualitative design to explore and interpret the lived experiences of Kammameros on Panglao Island, particularly in Barangay Bil-isan and Barangay San Isidro. Through semi-structured interviews, it explored how these musicians acquired their skills through intergenerational learning and community mentorship rooted in religious devotion. Thematic analysis revealed their contributions to preserving cultural identity, embodying tradition through performance, and facing challenges due to waning youth participation. Applying the frameworks of Durkheim, Turner, Collins, and Geertz, the study emphasizes the symbolic and social dimensions of their role. Findings suggest that community-led initiatives such as structured music workshops and targeted cultural awareness programs are essential to sustaining musical heritage and reinforcing cultural identity.

Keywords

Bohol festivals , Cultural heritage , Community identity , Kammameros , Percussionists

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APA
Galimpin, J., Gementiza, C. M., & Bulilawa, M. R. (2025). Kammameros: The Faithful Bol-anon Percussionists. Universal Journal of History and Culture, 7(1), 30-40. https://doi.org/10.52613/ujhc.1640767
AMA
1.Galimpin J, Gementiza CM, Bulilawa MR. Kammameros: The Faithful Bol-anon Percussionists. Universal Journal of History and Culture. 2025;7(1):30-40. doi:10.52613/ujhc.1640767
Chicago
Galimpin, Jay, Chrystel Mariz Gementiza, and Mary Roselle Bulilawa. 2025. “Kammameros: The Faithful Bol-Anon Percussionists”. Universal Journal of History and Culture 7 (1): 30-40. https://doi.org/10.52613/ujhc.1640767.
EndNote
Galimpin J, Gementiza CM, Bulilawa MR (April 1, 2025) Kammameros: The Faithful Bol-anon Percussionists. Universal Journal of History and Culture 7 1 30–40.
IEEE
[1]J. Galimpin, C. M. Gementiza, and M. R. Bulilawa, “Kammameros: The Faithful Bol-anon Percussionists”, Universal Journal of History and Culture, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 30–40, Apr. 2025, doi: 10.52613/ujhc.1640767.
ISNAD
Galimpin, Jay - Gementiza, Chrystel Mariz - Bulilawa, Mary Roselle. “Kammameros: The Faithful Bol-Anon Percussionists”. Universal Journal of History and Culture 7/1 (April 1, 2025): 30-40. https://doi.org/10.52613/ujhc.1640767.
JAMA
1.Galimpin J, Gementiza CM, Bulilawa MR. Kammameros: The Faithful Bol-anon Percussionists. Universal Journal of History and Culture. 2025;7:30–40.
MLA
Galimpin, Jay, et al. “Kammameros: The Faithful Bol-Anon Percussionists”. Universal Journal of History and Culture, vol. 7, no. 1, Apr. 2025, pp. 30-40, doi:10.52613/ujhc.1640767.
Vancouver
1.Jay Galimpin, Chrystel Mariz Gementiza, Mary Roselle Bulilawa. Kammameros: The Faithful Bol-anon Percussionists. Universal Journal of History and Culture. 2025 Apr. 1;7(1):30-4. doi:10.52613/ujhc.1640767