3. Pangalay is a tribal dance from the South. It is a
dance which originated in Zamboanga del Sur that
emphasizes the agility of the upper body. The rhythmic
bounces of the shoulder with simultaneous waving of
arms are its basic movements. The Pangalay is commonly
performed at weddings and other social gatherings with
colorful, glittery, and pointed finger extenders that wave
from wrists.
A Pangalay native to the Badjao, sometimes
known as the “sea gypsies,”.
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5. Sua Sua dance is from Jolo, Sulu. Literally, Sua Sua
means a “small orange plant.” It is also the name of a courtship
dance and its accompanying song. According to the Moros of
the older generation, the movements in this dance have been
modified and modernized. There is no doubt, however, that
some parts are based on typically old Moros dances.
Dancers sing as they perform the dance. The natives
often repeat the dance as many times as they like or until they
are made to stop.
Costume: The dancers are dressed in typical Jolano costume,
with an open fan in each hand.
6. Sua ku sua, ku am pati anum
My little orange tree I had planted,
Sua ku sua, ku am pati anum
My little orange tree I had planted,
Ay dahun-dahun niya unum
With its six leaves,
Ay dahun-dahun niya unum
With its six leaves
7. Ikapilaran kambay sararan
Beautiful among the many,
Hikalasahan di ka pipintasan
That pretty one I cannot change,
Dahon-dahon pipintas-pintas
Walking hurriedly along the street
dahumahan Magpipintas
Hand in hand with me
kitaragumay Kapilaran, iman
To that lovely beauty I lost my heart
