DAPIT HAPON (Late Afternoon)

Dapit Hapon is a traditional Filipino kundiman that captures the quiet beauty and melancholy of twilight. Composed by Francisco F. Feliciano and arranged by Pedro Concepcion, the piece uses the imagery of the setting sun as a metaphor for longing, fading love, and the passage of time. Its slow, tender melody reflects the reflective mood of dusk—both serene and sorrowful—making it a poignant expression of the Filipino soul’s depth of feeling. Often performed with heartfelt emotion, Dapit Hapon remains a cherished part of the country’s musical heritage, embodying the bittersweet blend of love and loss.