-Originated in the town of Binan, Laguna

-Shown to pay tribute to the town's patron saint, San Isidro Labrador

- It is a mock war dance that demonstrates a fight between Moros and the Christians over the prized latik or coconut meat during the Spanish rule.

- Originated in Leyte

- Represents the attempts of Filipino rice farmers to catch and prevent the Tikling bird from stealing ripe rice grains from the fields

The dancers look backward and upward in some of the movements.

- Uses two sticks to produce rhythms, imitating the chopsticks use by Chinese in eating.

What does Lingayen means in Pangasinan which was derived from Li-Kung-Tung

What does Binislakan means in Pangasinan?

Dance Researcher ng Binislakan, Sakuting, at Pangalay

During Christmas, young boys and girls accompanied by their elders would go to the lowlands, especially in Abra and Ilocos Norte to dance in the front of houses and ask for gifts, These young children hold stick, one on each hand and strike them together to make their dance livelier. The people in the homes would give them money, homemade delicacies and other things.

Refers to rhythmic sticks producing the accompaniment for the dance

PLace of Origin ng Sakuting

What is the meaning of Pangalay?

Male version of Pangalay

Pangalay which features both male and female.

It is the traditional “fingernail” dance of the Tausug people of Sulu Archipelago and Sabah. This dance is the most distinctively Asian of all the southern Philippine dances because dancers must have dexterity and flexibility of shoulders, elbows, and wrist

Meaning of Sua-Ku-Sua

Place of origin ng Sua-Ku-Sua

During the performance, the couples sings while flapping two white fans which represent the leaves rustling in the wind. Performers especially women wear thickly covered with finely ground rice powder. Their eyebrows and sideburns are enhanced with suit with aesthetic purpose.

Dance Researcher ng Sua-Ku-Sua

Classification of Sakuting

It is a physical activity that enhances life-long fitness and wellness.

It is a good source of exercise that can develop grace and poise.

It also maintains health related skills such as cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and strength.