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Folk Dances across
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Objective
1. To describe the history the
sPhilippines and
folkdance in the
identify the selected folkdance of
a region.
2. To explore and appreciate the
beauty of our identity as a Filipino
through our folkdance.
3. To discuss and show the
different folkdances across the
region.
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FOLK DANCE TODAY
 Folk dance continues to be an important part of many

cultures around the world.
 Many folk dance groups exist today, and they often
perform at cultural events and festivals.
 Folk dance has also influenced other dance styles,
such as modern dance and ballet
DEFINING FOLK DANCE
 Folk dance is a type of dance that is a vernacular,

usually recreational, expression of a historical or
contemporary culture.
 The term "folk dance" was originally meant as a
derogative term by high society elitists to demean the
common people.
 Folk dances are highly traditional and are taught
through the generations, so the evolution of the genre
has been slow as various cultural groups preserve their
inventories of cultural dances
HISTORY OF FOLK DANCE
The origins of folk dance date back several times

centuries, though very little detail is known about its
origins.
Many folk dances trace their origins back during times
when dance was distinguished between the different
classes of society: common and country folk versus the
high society, royalty, and elitists.
• Folk dances are usually danced at social gatherings
such as weddings and are usually so simple that new
dancers are able to join in.
TYPES OF FOLK DANCE
 There are many different types
of folk dance from all around
the world, each with its unique
history and cultural
significance.
 Some examples of folk dances
from all around the world
include Flamenco, Irish step
dancing, and Persian dance.
F OL K D A N C E
DEFINITION OF FOLK DANCE
•FOLK DANCE IS A TRADITIONAL FORM OF
DANCE THAT ORIGINATES FROM THE
CUSTOMS, RITUALS, AND CULTURAL
HERITAGE OF A SPECIFIC COMMUNITY,
REGION, OR ETHNIC GROUP.
H I S T ORY OF F O L K
DA N C E
•THE HISTORY OF FOLK DANCE IS A
RICH TAPESTRY WOVEN WITH
THREADS OF CULTURE, TRADITION,
AND HUMAN EXPRESSION. IT SPANS
CENTURIES AND CONTINENTS,
REFLECTING THE DIVERSITY OF
HUMAN SOCIETIES
PH I L I PPI N E S
ORY OF F OL K DAN CE
HI S T
PHILIPPINES HISTORY OF
FOLK DANCE
•THE HISTORY OF FOLK DANCE IN THE
PHILIPPINES IS A TESTAMENT TO THE COUNTRY’S
RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE, BLENDING
INDIGENOUS TRADITIONS WITH COLONIAL
INFLUENCES.
HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THE HISTORY
OF FOLK DANCE IN THE PHILIPPINES:
• INDIGENOUS ROOTS:
• PRIOR TO SPANISH COLONIZATION

IN THE 16TH CENTURY, THE
PHILIPPINES WAS INHABITED BY
VARIOUS INDIGENOUS GROUPS,
EACH WITH ITS UNIQUE DANCE
FORMS.
•SPANISH COLONIAL
INFLUENCE:
• WITH THE ARRIVAL OF SPANISH
COLONIZERS IN THE 1500S, THE
PHILIPPINES UNDERWENT
SIGNIFICANT CULTURAL CHANGES.
•REGIONAL DIVERSITY:
• THE PHILIPPINES’ GEOGRAPHICAL
DIVERSITY RESULTED IN A WIDE
ARRAY OF FOLK DANCES SPECIFIC
TO DIFFERENT REGIONS.
• AMERICAN AND •POST-INDEPENDENCE
RENAISSANCE:
JAPANESE
OCCUPATIONS: • AFTER GAINING INDEPENDENCE
FROM THE UNITED STATES IN 1946,
THERE WAS A RENEWED INTEREST
• IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY, IN PRESERVING AND PROMOTING

FILIPINO FOLK DANCES.
THE PHILIPPINES
EXPERIENCED AMERICAN AND
JAPANESE OCCUPATIONS.
•NATIONAL FOLK •INTERNATIONAL
DANCE: RECOGNITION:
• FILIPINO FOLK DANCE GAINED

• THE GOVERNMENT PLAYED A INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION
ROLE IN PROMOTING A SENSE THROUGH CULTURAL EXCHANGES
OF NATIONAL IDENTITY AND PERFORMANCES.
THROUGH FOLK DANCE.
•CONTEMPORARY •PRESERVATION EFFORTS:
ADAPTATIONS: • VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS AND
SCHOOLS IN THE PHILIPPINES ARE
DEDICATED TO PRESERVING AND
• TODAY, FOLK DANCE IN THE PASSING ON THE COUNTRY’S FOLK
PHILIPPINES CONTINUES TO DANCE HERITAGE.
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Luzon
Mountain
Province
GEOGRAPHY: Mountain Province is
bounded in the east by Isabela, in the
north by the provinces of Kalinga, Apayao
and Abra, in the south of Benguet and
Ifugao, and in the west by the province of
Ilocos Sur. It has an area of 215,738
hectares (533,100 acres), with 83%
mountainous while 17% make up hills and
levels.
About the
Province
Known by many as the "KAIGOROTAN",
Mountain Province has a lot to offer, from
native food delicacies to tourist destinations,
La Montañosa boasts of being the first province
to be evangelized by the american
missionaries and so most of its people
particulary, the elders could speak english.
Aplai is the major dialect.
About the
Province
The inhabitants could also speak
Ilocano and Filipino. The province has
two (2) seasons - dry from November
to April and wet for the rest of the
year. The maximum rain periods are
not very pronounced with a short dry
season lasting only from 1 to 3
months.
About the
Province
In 2010, the population of the
province reached 153, 187 and a
growth rate of 1.41 with a population
density of 67 people per square
kilometer.
About the
Province
Mountain Province is home to the Bontoc
people on the central & northern
portions, the Kankana-ey people (also
associated with the Applai people) on
the western parts, and the Balangao
people on the eastern areas. Migrants
from other areas of the Philippines also
occupy the province.
Banga or
Pot Dance
This dance is derived from
the earthen pot called
BANGA which is carried by
the female dancers on their
heads while dancing. It is
played by six or more gong
players with their respective
female partners.
Banga o
Pot
Dance
Folk Dance in Mindoro
PANDANGGO SA
ILAW
 -The term Pandanggo came from the
Spanish word Fandango which is also a
common dance in the country. The
Pandanggo sa Baw folk dance is similar to a
Spanish) Fandango, but the former is
performed while balancing three oil lamps
or what usually is a glass candle referred to
as the “tinghoy. The dance started to
emerge in the Spanish era in the
Philippines.
The words, “sa ilaw” which directly
translate to in “in light” in English is
representative by the glass candle/oil
lamps or commonly, the tinghoy being
utilized in the dance. The tinghoy
when in action, is balanced on the
head and on both hands. It is a waltz
style playful folk dance with western
featured dance types and is popular in
the rural areas of the country.
 -Pandanggo sa llaw originated in
Lubang Island in Occidental
Mindoro. It uses % time in music
and is accompanied by the
percussion instrument, castanets.
The music usually used when
dancing the Pandanggo sa llaw is
composed by National Artist for
Music, Col. Antonio R.
COL. ANTONIO R.
BUENAVENTURA
Buenaventura. The composition for
the music of the dance was written
sometime in the 1930s.
 Pandanggo is still danced by many
people but mostly in religious rituals
and processions such as the
Pandangguhan sa Pasig, during the
procession of St. Martha, and the
Sayaw sa Obando of Bulacan.
 Two of the most popular versions of
Pandanggo, as a performing art, are
the Pandanggo sa llaw from Mindoro,
and Oasioas of Pangasinan.
 The Philippine national dance,
Carinosa, has Pandanggo as its base
Pandanggo sa Ilaw
THE COSTUMES USED BY
DANCERS OF THE
PANDANGGO SA ILAW
ARE:
For women: plain baro (blouse) with
butterfly sleeves with matching
balloon-cut saya (long-skirt) striped
rectangular tapis (wrapped
overskirt) with matching alampay
(scarf) draped on one shoulder
or men: camisa chino (collarless
shirt) usually plaid with matching
plaid pants rolled to the calves red
or blue neckerchief
 DANCERS OF THE PANDANGGO SA
ILAW PERFORM BAREFOOTER
The Sinulog Festival is a cultural and religious
festival that honors the Santo Niño, the patron
saint of Cebu City, Some of the features of the
festival include:
A grand parade with colorful costumes and
dances,
Street parties with music and entertainment,
Food stalls with local delicacies, and
Fireworks show at night.
The Sinulog Festival is celebrated to worship, praise, and
give gratitude to Santo Niño, the child image of Jesus
Christ that is said to be miraculous. It is also the patron
saint of Cebu. The festival is a combination of religious
devotion and cultural celebration, and it honors the Santo
Niño de Cebu, a small statue of the child Jesus believed to
have miraculous powers. The festival features ritual
dances of prayer as offering to the Holy Child, and
devotees and guests attend religious services at the
Basilica Minore del Santo Niño and foot and fluvial
processions.
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Folk Dances across

 Folk dance continues to be an important part of many

 Folk dance is a type of dance that is a vernacular,

The origins of folk dance date back several times

• PRIOR TO SPANISH COLONIZATION

• IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY, IN PRESERVING AND PROMOTING

• FILIPINO FOLK DANCE GAINED

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