2. Bulaklakan is a dance of floral garlands, dedicated to
the Virgin Mary during the Roman Catholic celebration
of their holy week. It is performed widely during the
month of early May.
“Bulaklakan” refers to green orchids and other
flowering plants.
The town of Bulacan derived its name after
bulaklakan because of the natural floral growth in that
area.(Tagalog Regions) During the month of May, it is
custom in many parts of the Philippines to celebrate
the "Santa Cruz de Mayo," a procession usually
followed by a social gathering in the house of the
"Hermana Mayor."
3.
4. In some places, the
celebration takes the form
of folk dances held in front
of a provisional alter built
by the "Hermana Mayor."
Bulaklakan, a lovely and
attractive dance, is danced
for this occasion. The girls
in this dance each hold a
garland of leaves and
flowers attached to a wire,
bamboo or rattan so that
the garland will arch when
held overhead.
5. Steps:
1. Sway right and left 16 counts, boys hand at back, girls
flowers up (in place)
2. Sway right and left 8 counts, boys hand at back, girls
flowers up forward
3. Sway right and left 2 counts, after that, turn to your right
4. Sway right and left on your place
5. Girls kneel down, boys turn left
6. Boys kneel down, girls turn left
7. Make a circle (create a flower)
8. Girls right left, then put down your flowers, and put it up (just
your like awarding boys)
9. Steady at no.3
