its indigenous ethnic

1. INDIGENOUS, ETHNIC, TRADITIONAL/
FESTIVAL DANCE

2. Filipino folk dances from varying regions of our
country evolved, becoming distinct and original
from other regions.
Factors such as religion, regional experiences,
colonial rule, varying cultures, climate, natural
resources, etc, influenced the evolution of
Philippine folk dance.

3. Itik-Itik – is the Tagalog word for duck, and the steps are like duck
walks and water splashes, the way it does to attract a mate. As
popular tradition would have it in Surigao del Sur, this dance came
from a lady named Kanang who put together the steps as she danced
at a baptismal event. The other guests, seeing how much fun she
seems to be having, danced the way she danced. It was such a big
hit and people passed it along generations ever since.

4. Pandango sa Ilaw - The word ‘pandanggo’ is derived from the
Spanish word ‘fandango,’ which is a common dance in Portugal,
filled with beats to the castanet clack, snapping of the fingers, feet
stomping and a 3/4 time signature dance. Pandanggo combined with
“sa ilaw” shows us a swaying dance with the use of three glass-sized
oil lamps (called tinghoy) that symbolizes the light. These are
balanced by dancers called ‘pandanggeras’ — one lamp is placed on
top of the head and the other two are held with open palms.
Pandanggo sa Ilaw is usually danced by male and female partners
wearing native costumes. This dance came from Oriental, Mindoro.

5. Sayaw sa Bangko is done atop a sturdy narrow bench that
can support the weight of dancers dancing on top of it.
Performers must maintain balance as they do their dance
movements, which include some impressive acrobatic acts.
This dance can be traced back to Pangapisan, Lingayen and
Pangasinan.

6. The Maglalatik is a fight dance showing people fight over a highly-
prized food, the coconut meat. The dance has four parts: two parts
are devoted to showing the battle for the food and the other two
devoted to fighters becoming friends. The dancers are males, and
they wear coconut shells tied up to their back shoulders, chest, and
knees. These coconut shells are slapped in rhythm with the
accompanying sounds. This is performed in religious processions to
honor San Isidro Labrador, the patron saint of farmers, throughout
fiesta occasions in Biñan.

7. Cariñosa – the name means loving or caring. This is the Filipino
flirting dance! Flirtatious movements that attract the opposite sex
comprise their repertoire, as dancers hide the faces behind fans or
handkerchiefs while peeking out to glance sweetly at one another.
This dance shows the romantic process of courtship between a
male and a female as they become lovers.

8. Kappa Malong-Malong is a dance influenced by Muslim culture.
The dance showcases the different ways a malong, a colorful
tubular Muslim garnent, is folded and worn around the body to the
beat of ethnic music. Men's and women's versions abound with
their own twists, just like in the other folk dances, as there are lots
of different ways to wear the malong among genders.