Anagas

ANAGAS

AN ADAPTATION OF A NEGROS FOLKTALE

Illustrations by Margaret Kelly N. Cumagun. Fenniel Faith C. De Pedro. Kai C. Siacor

Ana's parents were upset. "Ana, Huya, that firewood is not for you to take. That is for our family, so we have fire in order to cook,” said their mother. "Now, girls, go to the forest and collect more, and be back before dark!”

Ana’s father explained, “There are many colorful plants and animals I have seen there, and I know you love to pick flowers and chase butterflies.” He pinched Ana’s cheek.

“Leave the nature to itself, kids,” he reminded.

“Don’t go too deep into the forest.”

Ana and Huya walked to the forest together.

"Ana, why didn't you say we weren't allowed to use the wood!" Huya complained. "Now we're in trouble."

"I didn't know we'd get in trouble! They gave me wood for crafts before when I asked," Ana replied.

Huya accepted Ana’s response and they continued walking down to the forest.

They soon filled the whole sack with firewood.

"We have to go back at sunset," told Huya.

"The sun won't set for. . .thirty minutes," Ana guessed. "And while we're in the forest, don't you want to see the animals and plants Father said were here?"

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Anagas

Published on Mar 7, 2023

FENNIEL FAITH CHONG DE PEDRO

A digital children's book adapted from one of Negros Occidental's folktales, Anagas. Set several decades ago in a distant barrio in Negros, this adaptation revolves around the two sisters, Ana and Huya, who wandered in the forest and got intrigued by the forbidden. Although warned by their parents, Ana chose to disobey and pursue her impulsive desires, which led to a humbling and horrifying consequence. The book is extended but not limited to the target audience, young kids ranging from 6 to 12 years old. It conveys a message about obedience and being a responsible steward of the environment. This work is made possible by the following team members: Ruby Grace Bandiez, Margaret Kelly Cumagun, Fenniel Faith De Pedro, Gale Moreen Dioso, Christ Angelo Gundayao, Byron Earl Ignalague, Lian Franz Rosales, and Kai Siacor, Grade 11 HUMSS-D students of Liceo De La Salle - University of St. La Salle (Bacolod) as part of their major output fulfillment in the 21st Century Literature subject.