Sampagitang Walang Bango
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Sampagitang Walang Bango ("Jasmine
Without Fragrance"), also rendered as Sampaguitang Walang Bango, was a 1921 Tagalog-language novel written by notable Filipino novelist Iñigo Ed. Regalado. The theme of the novel revolves around love, romance, treachery, and endurance. In the novel, Regalado depicted the City of Manila during the American occupation of the Philippines but before World War II
. Sampagitang Walang Bango was one of the novels Regalado had written during the Golden Age of the Tagalog Novel (1905-1935).
husband of Nenita. The alienated Nenita, weakened and rebelling against Bandino's indicencies, succumbed to an extramarital affair with Pakito, a lawyer. Pakito was a man engaged to be married to Liling, a modest and demure woman. After discovering Nenita's affair with Pakito, Bandino tried to commit suicide. Only Bandino's daughter was able to stop him from shooting himself. Bandino, with his daughter, left the Philippines. Nenita, already abandoned by her husband, was also left by Pakito to fend for herself.
, particularly in the so-called wealthy and high-class people of Manila, the 271-page novel described a Philippine society when its traditional Filipino values
were being tarnished and windswept by the norms and lifestyles from the Western world
. Sampagitang Walang Bango was written by Regalado during a time when the "highly westernized middle and upper classes" of Filipinos were beginning to appear and establish themselves in Philippine society. According to literary critic Soledad Reyes
, Sampagitang Walang Bango presented scenes depicting the lifestyle of wealthy Filipinos during the "second decade of American rule" and the "deepening American colonization" of the Philippines. Examples are the Manila Carnival (a yearly "Mardi Gras
" before the onset of Easter
held in the Philippines from 1908-1939, with a series of nine ball
s (formal dance parties) that were presided over by the queen of the carnival), lavish parties, outings during the weekends, and the fashion trends of the times. The mixed themes of "love, self-control, and infidelity" were portrayed by the author as events that happened within a "carnival-like mileiu". The 2001 edition of the novel was published by the Ateneo de Manila University Press, and was edited with an introduction written by literary critic Roberto T. Añonuevo
. A variation of Sampagitang Walang Bango is Regalado's Anak ng Dumalaga (Child of the Pullet).
, produced by AGRIX Films, and starred Eddie Rodriguez
and Boots Anson-Roa
.
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Jasminum sambac is a species of jasmine native to South and Southeast Asia. It is a small shrub or vine growing up to in height. It is widely cultivated for its attractive and sweetly fragrant flowers. The flowers are also used for perfumes and for making tea. It is known as the Arabian jasmine in...
Without Fragrance"), also rendered as Sampaguitang Walang Bango, was a 1921 Tagalog-language novel written by notable Filipino novelist Iñigo Ed. Regalado. The theme of the novel revolves around love, romance, treachery, and endurance. In the novel, Regalado depicted the City of Manila during the American occupation of the Philippines but before World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. Sampagitang Walang Bango was one of the novels Regalado had written during the Golden Age of the Tagalog Novel (1905-1935).
Plot
Set during the second decade of American occupation and colonization of the Philippines, Regalado invented in Sampagitang Walang Bango the characters Bandino, Nenita, Pakito, and Liling. Bandino was the playboyPlayboy (lifestyle)
A playboy is a modern version of a public Casanova — a man of means with ample time for leisure, who demonstratively appreciates the pleasures of the world.The term has also been applied to a flashy womanizer, such as a player, pappagallo, or Don Juan....
husband of Nenita. The alienated Nenita, weakened and rebelling against Bandino's indicencies, succumbed to an extramarital affair with Pakito, a lawyer. Pakito was a man engaged to be married to Liling, a modest and demure woman. After discovering Nenita's affair with Pakito, Bandino tried to commit suicide. Only Bandino's daughter was able to stop him from shooting himself. Bandino, with his daughter, left the Philippines. Nenita, already abandoned by her husband, was also left by Pakito to fend for herself.
Description
Sampagitang Walang Bango was published in Manila by P. Sayo. Apart from being a narrative about infidelityInfidelity
In many intimate relationships in many cultures there is usually an express or implied expectation of exclusivity, especially in sexual matters. Infidelity most commonly refers to a breach of the expectation of sexual exclusivity.Infidelity can occur in relation to physical intimacy and/or...
, particularly in the so-called wealthy and high-class people of Manila, the 271-page novel described a Philippine society when its traditional Filipino values
Filipino values
The Filipino value system or Filipino values refers to the set of values or the value system that a majority of Filipino people have historically held important in their lives. This Philippine value system includes their own unique assemblage of consistent ideologies, moral codes, ethical...
were being tarnished and windswept by the norms and lifestyles from the Western world
Western world
The Western world, also known as the West and the Occident , is a term referring to the countries of Western Europe , the countries of the Americas, as well all countries of Northern and Central Europe, Australia and New Zealand...
. Sampagitang Walang Bango was written by Regalado during a time when the "highly westernized middle and upper classes" of Filipinos were beginning to appear and establish themselves in Philippine society. According to literary critic Soledad Reyes
Soledad Reyes
Soledad Sarmiento Reyes is a distinguished and recognized Philippine literature scholar, literary and art critic, author, anthologist, consultant, professor, instructor, editor, annotator, researcher, and essayist in the Philippines...
, Sampagitang Walang Bango presented scenes depicting the lifestyle of wealthy Filipinos during the "second decade of American rule" and the "deepening American colonization" of the Philippines. Examples are the Manila Carnival (a yearly "Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras
The terms "Mardi Gras" , "Mardi Gras season", and "Carnival season", in English, refer to events of the Carnival celebrations, beginning on or after Epiphany and culminating on the day before Ash Wednesday...
" before the onset of Easter
Easter
Easter is the central feast in the Christian liturgical year. According to the Canonical gospels, Jesus rose from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion. His resurrection is celebrated on Easter Day or Easter Sunday...
held in the Philippines from 1908-1939, with a series of nine ball
Ball (dance)
A ball is a formal dance. The word 'ball' is derived from the Latin word "ballare", meaning 'to dance'; the term also derived into "bailar", which is the Spanish and Portuguese word for dance . In Catalan it is the same word, 'ball', for the dance event.Attendees wear evening attire, which is...
s (formal dance parties) that were presided over by the queen of the carnival), lavish parties, outings during the weekends, and the fashion trends of the times. The mixed themes of "love, self-control, and infidelity" were portrayed by the author as events that happened within a "carnival-like mileiu". The 2001 edition of the novel was published by the Ateneo de Manila University Press, and was edited with an introduction written by literary critic Roberto T. Añonuevo
Roberto T. Añonuevo
Roberto T. Añonuevo is a Filipino poet and author of various award-winning anthologies.-Life:He was raised in Pasig, Philippines. He was able to travel to different countries throughout his lifetime...
. A variation of Sampagitang Walang Bango is Regalado's Anak ng Dumalaga (Child of the Pullet).
Film adaptation
Sampagitang Walang Bango was adapted into a film in 1937. The film version was directed by Fermín BarvaFermín Barva
Fermín Barva was a Filipino pre-war director who made his film debut in a silent movie Ang Dugong Makamandag, Englist title The Poisonous Blood.-Filmography:1932 – Ang Dugong Makamandag aka The Poisonous Blood1934 - Mag-inang Mahirap...
, produced by AGRIX Films, and starred Eddie Rodriguez
Eddie Rodriguez
Eduardo "Eddie" Rodriguez is a former minor league baseball player and manager and the current 3rd base coach for Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball.-Playing career:...
and Boots Anson-Roa
Boots Anson-Roa
Maria Elisa Cristobal-Anson or Boots Anson-Roa is an award-winning actress, columnist, editor, and lecturer.-Early life:She was born on January 30, 1945...
.