00:00There are so many different types of instruments played by different groups in different parts of the country.
00:05It is said that there is also a health benefit in playing, especially in mental health.
00:10Bernadette Reyes learned about it.
00:20The neighbors of this house in Dolores Quezon come together to play.
00:25They call it Pananapat.
00:28Each house is dedicated to singing classic Christmas songs.
00:33Whether there is a celebration or not,
00:35they are happy to carry on the tradition until they pass it on to their children.
00:45The tambourine players of Ilocos Norte National High School are from all over Ilocos Norte.
00:50They play drums and other instruments.
00:54In total, they can save more than Php 10,000.
01:04Senior citizens who are members of the Catholic Women's League of Makati City
01:10also play the tambourine using bells, keyboard, and kloong, an Indonesian instrument.
01:16It's for the Lord.
01:18We are all happy.
01:20Aside from money and gifts, there are also health benefits.
01:24Even in mental health.
01:26We laugh, talk in between caroling sessions.
01:31It also reduces our anxieties.
01:34It helps us to be creative.
01:36It boosts oxytocin or bonding hormones.
01:41You expand your breathing.
01:43Exercise is also good for the lungs.
01:46For GMA Integrated News, Bernadette Reyes played the tambourine for 24 hours.
01:54For more information, visit www.fema.gov
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