
This study gives insights on the reasons for waving of hands as an Ethno-Malayan practice of prayer and worship during the singing of Gozos, Bato Balani sa Gugma and its cultural parallel implications to teacher education curriculum. The researchers used qualitative method through in depth interview of the participants. The lyrics of the Gozos was integrated during the actual interview of the devotees and thematic analysis was used to confirm common themes and their experiences with the anthology behind the song. Results revealed the following themes: Expression of Faith, Supplication, Symbol of Praise, and Devotion with a Grateful Heart. The significant cultural parallelism of this practice to teacher education curriculum is discussed in the paper.