Philippine Folk Dances

This example of Philippine folk dance from Surigao del Sur mimics how the itik walks and splashes water to attract a mate

• Tinikling

• Itik-Itik

It is performed on top of a narrow bench.

• Singkil

• Sayaw sa Bangko

Dancers have to balance three oil lamps: one on the head, and one in each hand.

• Pandanggo sa ilaw

• Cariñosa

It is where the fan or handkerchief plays an instrumental role as it places the couple in romance scenario.

• Binasuan

• Cariñosa

A traditional dance in the Philippines connects us to a place’s culture.

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