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1. BPE10 (PHILIPPINE TRADITONAL DANCES)
SUMMER CLASS (8:00 – 10:00 AM Monday- Friday)
TOPIC REPORT:
▪ PANDANGGO SA ILAW
▪ BINASUAN
Reporter: REYANNAH JANE V. VILLARIEZ BPED-2C
Professor: MELINDA DRILON LOPEZ

2. PANDANGGO SA ILAW
Pandanggo is a Philippine folk dance
which has become popular in the rural areas of
the Philippines. The dance evolved from
Fandango, a Spanish folk dance, which arrived in
the Philippines during the Hispanic period. The
dance is accompanied by castanets.
This dance, together with the Jota,
became popular among the illustrados or the
upper class and later adapted among the local
communities. In the early 18th century, any dance
that is considered jovial and lively was called
Pandanggo.

3. History/origin:
The term ‘ pandanggo’ comes from the Spanish word ‘ fandango,’ which in Portugal is
also a common dance, which is defined by marking time with the use of castanet clack, finger
snapping, and triple-time rhythm stomping of the feet, a 3/4 time dance. The sentence sa ilaw is
Tagalog for “in light” and relates to the three oil lamps to be balanced by a dancer— one on the
head and one on each side on the back.
The name of the oil lamp is tinghoy. Candles
are sometimes used in lenses instead of an oil lamp.
Pandanggo sa Ilaw is generally danced in couples,
with traditional clothes for both women and men.The
individual performing this graceful dance is often
referred to as the’ pandanggera.’ Then the’
pandanggera’ dances holding three oil lamps called
the’ tinghoy.’ This dance originates in Oriental,
Mindoro.

4. PURPOSE OF PANDANGGO SA ILAW
Pandanggo sa Ilaw is a waltz-style, playful folk dance that exhibits a distinctive fusion of
and western indigenous dance types. Pandanggo sa Ilaw simulates fireflies at dusk or dawn light and
flight.
It portrays a young man's courtship to a maiden who caught his interest.
There is another version of this dance, and the dance is similar to the steps conducted by
the’ pandanggo’ singers. The dance is called’ Oasiwas’ and in Lingayen in Pangasinan this dance has
its roots. This provincial town is renowned for its fishing industry and its pandanggo version is connected
to the fishing industry. The fishermen in this town will generally celebrate right after their excellent
catch
by drinking wine and dancing, and swinging and circling on the dancers ‘ hands with the lighted lights.
The dancers ‘ swinging and circular movements gave the name’ Oasiwas’ which is known as’ swinging’
in the local dialect.
In Oriental Mindoro, this festival is called the’ Pandang Gitab’ or the’ Festival of Lights’ with the dance
at the middle of everything. After the now renowned folk dance called the’ pandanggo sa ilaw’ and the’
dagitab’ or the flicker of light, this festival was invented and created.

5. Costumes:
For men: For women:
Long red trousers or a pants and "barong tagalog“ The attire worn includes a Mestiza
dress or in "balintawak",
The costumes used by this festival’s dancers may differ and some of the clothes will be simple and some will
also be flashy. The dresses may also have floral prints, most of which are made in orange hues. The dance
members endure the heat of the candles as they move through the capital’s 2-km stretch of road, carrying
their candles in glass, bamboo and coconut shells. The event served not only to encourage tourism in the
region, but also as a manner of promoting dance consciousness called “pandanggo”.

6. FORMATION:
Partners stand about six feet apart facing the audience. The three lighted oil lamps are
placed on the floor between them. The girl stands at partner's right.The oil lamps are of two
sizes, the one to be placed on the head being larger than the two for the hands.
Audiences will be captivated by the graceful twirling motions of candles used to simulate
firefiles at dusk.
Traditionally, dancers would balance three candles: one on the head and on each hand.

7. MUSIC:
Castanets a form of percussion instrument is mainly used in this style of dancing. The
music to which the pandanggo sa ilaw is now commonly danced was composed by Col. Antonio R.
Buenaventura, a National Artist for Music and a native of Bulacan. He wrote the music sometime in
the early 1930's while teaching at the Conservatory of Music at the University of the Philippines.

8. This festival, which is organized in Oriental Mindoro, is held
every second week of November, as part of the celebration of Oriental
Mindoro’s founding centenary. The festival presents the province’s
culture through dancing and is frequently attended by hundreds of
artists and participants from the province’s many industries.
The typical’ pandango sa ilaw’ moved to beaches from coastal
cities. The individuals in Oriental Mindoro province have taken their
famous’ pandanggo sa ilaw’ from the beaches and into their capital’s
streets, Calapan. And with the dancers holding these lights, the roads
leading to the capital can be compared with an oasis of light as these
roads are covered by a number of dancers dressed in traditional ternos
and barong clothes. The costumes used by this festival’s dancers may
differ and some of the clothes will be simple and some will also be
flashy. The dresses may also have floral prints, most of which are made
in orange hues. The dance members endure the heat of the candles as
they move through the capital’s 2-km stretch of road, carrying their
candles in glass, bamboo and coconut shells. The event served not only
to encourage tourism in the region, but also as a manner of promoting
dance consciousness called “pandanggo”.

9. BINASUAN
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10. What is Binasuan dance?
Binasuan is a Filipino dance style
which literally means “With the use of
drinking glasses”. This “folk” dance is said
to have originated from the island of Luzon
located in the Philippines. This dance style
is mainly performed during festive
occasions such as a marriage.
Furthermore, in this dance style
performers hold full wine glasses in their
hands while dancing.
Where did Binasuan originated?
Binasuan is a traditional Filipino folk dance
that originated in Pangasinan, a province located
in the northern region of the Philippines. The
dance involves dancers balancing three glasses
or cups filled with rice wine in each hand while
performing intricate steps and turns. The name
“binasuan” comes from the Pangasinan term
“baso,” which means “glass” in English. Today,
the binasuan dance is a popular performance in
cultural festivals and celebrations throughout the
Philippines.

11. What type of folk dance is binasuan?
The glasses that the dancers
gracefully, yet carefully maneuver
are half-filled with rice wine or
other liquids. They are placed on
top of the head and each hand of
the dancers as they dance
performing balancing tricks. The
arms are rotated over and under
the shoulder keeping the palms
facing up so as not to spill the
liquid.
Binasuan is a traditional folk dance from
the Philippines. It is classified as a “glass
dance” because the dancers balance three
glasses or cups filled with rice wine in each
hand while performing intricate footwork and
graceful movements. The dance is typically
performed at celebratory events and festivals,
and it is known for its colorful costumes, lively
music, and impressive display of skill and
coordination by the dancers. Overall, binasuan
is a popular and important part of Filipino
cultural heritage.

12. Costumes used in the
Binasuan Dance:
The traditional “Balintawak”
costume is used by the performers
in this dance form.
Music involved in the
Binasuan Dance:
The musical instrument
mainly used in this dance form
is the Pitoy Oras.

13. Benefits of Binasuan Dance:
Improves coordination and balance:
The act of holding the coconut cups and
performing the various steps and movements
of the dance requires good coordination and
balance. Regular practice of this dance can
help improve these skills.
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How will you describe a binasuan dance?
What is Binasuan dance? 'Folk' is the
category under which this graceful dancing style
falls. It basically involves the use of wine glasses,
and is performed by both men and women. As
the dancers perform balancing acts, they are
positioned on top of their heads and each hand.