Ang Buhay ni Lam-ang

The story of Lam-ang is an epic Ilocano poem that has been passed down orally for generations. It tells the story of Lam-ang, an extraordinary child who could speak at a young age and chose his own name. When his father goes missing after a battle, the young Lam-ang sets off to find him. He discovers his father's head on a pole and vows revenge, defeating the chieftain who killed his father. Lam-ang later falls in love with Ines and must prove himself by completing challenging feats, like defeating other suitors, to win her hand in marriage. Though Lam-ang later dies completing an underwater task, his magical pets are able to resurrect him using his bones