Rejecting any association with commercial viability, the genre became a vehicle of political mobilization, centring on the subaltern experience and traditional folklore to denounce in justice.

In traditional folklore, the colour red symbolises anger and vengeance in the context of ghosts.

According to traditional folklore, the tikbalang can also transform itself into human form or turn invisible to humans.

These tales continue to be part of the traditional folklore of numerous peoples throughout those regions.

The lyrics of the melodies the choir sings educate the listeners about everyday life possessions, experiences and traditional folklore.