Through strings and their sounds, Rondalla celebrates Filipino identity

Starting as young as eight years old, this group of Filipino students has come to appreciate the beauty and cultural significance of the rondalla—a traditional string ensemble they proudly play to promote Filipino heritage in performances abroad. A rondalla is an ensemble of stringed instruments that creates a Originating from Spain, the rondalla is a traditional Filipino ensemble composed of stringed instruments, widely used in folk and cultural performances. Featuring Filipino instruments like the bandurria, octavina, laud, guitar, bass, and percussion that when played together create beautiful and unique sounds. A rondalla is a traditional Philippine stringed instrument ensemble, originating from Spain.