Philippine Folk Dances with Asian Influences

• Binislakan

  Dance Researcher: Francisca-Reyes-Aquino

  Meaning: With the use of sticks

  Dance culture: Christian- lowland

  Place of Origin: Lingayen, Pangasinan

  country of Influence: China

  Ethno- linguistic group: Pangasinense

  Classification: Social dance
• Binislakan


  lingayen in Pangasinan means "having to look backward and upward"
• Binislakan


  Derived from Li-Kung-Tung, a Chinese word given to the name Lingayen, the capital of Pangasinan, by the Chinese settlers long ago.
• Binislakan


  The dancers look backward or upward in some of the movements hence , the name Lingayen. They also use two sticks to produce rhythms, imitating the chopsticks used by the Chinese in eating. Thus the dance is called Binislakan, which in Pangasinan means “with the use of sticks”.
• Sua - Ku - Sua

  Dance Researcher: Ramon A. Obusan

  Meaning: My Pomelo Tree

  Place of Origin: Jolo, Sulu

  Country of Influence: China, Malaysia, and Indonesia

  Ethno-linguistic group: Tausug

  Classification: Courtship Dance
• Tausug


  Aside from being known as fierce warriors, the ______ of Jolo, Sulu are also remarkable as seafarers and farmers.
• SUA – KU- SUA


  In Sulu, extensive orchards are planted with coconuts and pomelos and the fields with staples like rice and root crops. Pomelo fruits serve as an important source of income of the people of Sulu. Their dependence on pomelo fruits for their livelihood inspired them to create this dance.
• SUA – KU- SUA


  The movement of the dance compare sua's gentle leaves, slender branches, attractive fruits and fragrant flowers to a lady. The couples sing while flapping two white fans.
• Sakuting

  Dance Researcher: Francisca Reyes-Aquino

  Meaning: Refers to rhythmic sticks producing the accompaniment for the dance

  Dance Culture: Muslim- lowland (coastal)

  Place of Origin: Abra and Ilocos Norte

  Country of Influence: China

  Classification: Social Dance
• Sakuting


  Philippine folk dance that interprets a fight between the Ilocano Christians and Non-Christians. This is the dance of the ethnic people living in the western side of the Cordillera way back before the coming of the Americans to our country. (Abra)
• Sakuting


  During Christmas, young boys and girls accompanied by their elders would go to the lowlands, especially in Abra and Ilocos Norte to dance in front of the houses and ask for gifts. These young children hold sticks, 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. (It uses sticks)
• Pangalay

  Meaning: Fingernail

  Dance Culture: Tausug

  Place of Origin: Jolo, Sulu

  Ethno Linguistic Group: Joloanon

  Classification: Wedding/ Festival Dance
• Pangalay


  A popular Festival Dance in Sulu that is presented in wedding celebrations and at big social affairs. This may last for several days or weeks.
• Kulintang, Gabbang, Agongs


  The music used in Pangalay
• Pangalay

  Costume: Dancers wear a typical Joloano costume. Expert dancers wear Janggay, extended fingernails in each finger. The rich have Janggay made of Gold and Silver.
• Pangalay

  Music: 2/4 is played as many times as necessary
• Pangalay

  Count: One, two, or one, and, two, and to a measure
• Pangalay

  Formation: Dancers stands at the center of the room facing audience. One to four or more dancers may participate.
• There are no definite directions, sequence of figures, number and kinds of steps, hand movements and positions used when performed by the natives in Pangalay.

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