Try to imagine, that your grandchildren can´t speak with you in your
language......
Learn the family your language,
culture and respect the
roots!
When Power insists, "you're either with us
or against us," the space for a diversity of voices and ideas shrinks.
'The government is for all and not just those who agree with the policies of the
administration' When democracy is attacked, the first casualty is the truth
The government bans - blocks in all ways for all critics!
In the below columns/rows:
Click the
blue
link or logo and REMARK these can be "down in the row", if long
descriptions of what to look or there maybe
are extra
blue link(s) about the subject, just
click and look also these.
A "top" link Video(s)
will open a main-album with video(s) and related sub-album(s) with more video(s)
and description(s) IMPORTANT: Look
How to LOOK or maybe download some
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is a Filipino word derived from the word bayan meaning town,
nation, or community in general. "Bayanihan" literally means, "being a bayan,"
and is thus used to refer to a spirit of communal unity and cooperation.
Fashion state of the nation
MA. GLAIZA LEE June 8, 2018
An overly abbreviated history of Philippine fashion
Look
this great article as pdf
House panel OKs resolution declaring June 12 as PH Traditional
Wear Day
January 14, 2021 Charissa Luci-Atienza
“Designating June 12 as Philippine Traditional Wear Day would deliver a whole
range of benefits. It could elevate national pride and unity among Filipinos
regardless of subcultural backgrounds, whether you are Ilocano, Maranao, Bisaya,
Chinese Filipino, mestizo, or Tagalog, We are all Filipinos and we all salute
all our backgrounds using our traditional wears”
Pinoy Arts in Fashion!
GMA Public Affairs February 25, 2021
Mula sa sayaw, kanta at mga larawan, makikita ang kultura ng Pinoy. Pero ngayong
umaga, ibinida ng UH Barkada ang Pinoy arts sa pananamit at fashion! Ano-anong
damit at accessories kaya ang puwedeng gamitin habang ipinagmamalaki ang ating
kultura?
Fashion forecast for 2021
Dec 29, 2020 CNN Philippines
With our stay at home set up because of Covid 19, many in the fashion industry
have shifted to smart, comfy, and yet stylish outfits.
2020 is also the year when fashion brands quickly produced face masks, face
shields, and even protective clothing to keep up with the times.
Will we see more of these in the coming year?
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The Future of Philippine Fashion by Rajo Laurel
Aug 16, 2020 ANC 24/7
We sat down with multi-awarded designer Rajo Laurel to discuss what's next for
Philippine fashion, how to hold virtual fashion shows, and why supporting local
is crucial at this time.
The Story of the Filipino: Fashion Designers
May 19, 2020 CNN Philippines
Medical
frontliners continue to respond to the call of duty, but how can they take
care of their patients when their lives are also at risk?
Facing a shortage of masks and PPEs, fashion designers Rajo Laurel, Michael
Leyva, and Guela Ampong gathered their teams to create protective gear for our
frontliners.
Find out how they made this difficult task possible on The Story of the Filipino
The article: Caloocan mayor wants repeal of ordinance vs
women wearing
shorts
March 28, 2019
Incumbent Mayor Oscar Malapitan says women should have the freedom to wear what
they want when in Caloocan
Mayor Oscar Malapitan on Wednesday, March 27, said he would push for the repeal
of the ordinance prohibiting women from wearing shorts in public in Caloocan
City. --
The
Video: Pagbabawal sa maiksing shorts, pinapalagan ng ilang residente sa
Caloocan --
The Video: SHORT SHORTS: Legs are the new abs?
June 09, 2021
Mahilig ka ba magsuot ng short shorts?
Ang pagsusuot daw kasi ng ganitong kaiksing shorts, uso na rin sa mga
kalalakihan. Ito ‘yung tinatawag na “very short man pants” na five inches lang
ang haba.
Bukod sa pasok na sa uso, dagdag pogi points pa nga raw ito at hindi na malaswa
tingnan. Dahil sa fashion diversity, pasok din ito sa panlasa ng Gen Z’s at
Millenials. --
The article:
Police tell girls: Don't wear short clothes to prevent sex crimes
Rambo Talabong June 16, 2020 - with Video
'Kayo naman mga ghErlsz, wag kayo magsuot ng pagkaikli-ikling damit at pag naman
nabastos ay magsusumbong din sa amin,' says a now-deleted Facebook post of a
police station in Quezon Province --
The article:
'Inviting the beast'? #HijaAko trends as women call out victim blaming
Samantha Bagayas June 16, 2020 - with Video
Many on social media join Frankie Pangilinan in condemning the thinking that
women's outfits are to blame for sexual assault --
The Video: #HijaAko Harassment: Sino ang tunay na biktima?
GMA Public Affairs June 16, 2020
Trending sa social media ang #HijaAko na ginagamit ng ilan na naging biktima ng
sexual harassment. Ito ay matapos ang tweet ni Kakie Pangilinan bilang pagsagot
sa post ng Lucban PNP na ‘wag daw magsusuot ng maikling damit para ‘di mabastos
na kinontra naman ni Ben Tulfo. Ayon sa mga biktima, hindi raw dapat turuan ang
mga babae kung paano manamit para ‘di mabastos kundi turuan ang mga tao na ‘wag
mambastos. --
The Video:
Frankie Pangilinan: Ben Tulfo's comments wouldn't be acceptable in other
countries
Jun 17, 2020 ANC 24/7
Frankie Pangilinan, the daughter of Philippine Senator Francis Pangilinan and
Actress, Sharon Cuneta sparks an online movement condemning rape and victim
shaming against women after she traded barbs with broadcaster Ben Tulfo. --
The Video:
Kakie Pangilinan: #HijaAko and finding one’s voice
June 22, 2020
Kakie Pangilinan about #HijaAko, finding her voice, and her music
The
Video: Justice Department Cybercrime Unit, NBI investigating rape threat
against Frankie Pangilinan
Jun 23, 2020 ANC 24/7
Philippine authorities -- now awaiting a formal complaint from the Pangilinan
family against the man who threatened to rape actress Sharon Cuneta's daughter,
Frankie Pangilinan.
The Video:
Sharon Cuneta, bumuwelta sa nambastos sa anak niyang si Frankie
Jun 22, 2020 ABS-CBN News
The Video: Sen.
Francis Pangilinan: Rape stories ng netizens ikinuwento kay Frankie
Jun 22, 2020 INQUIRER.net
The Video: DOJ
locates person who threatened to rape Sharon's daughter
Jun 23, 2020 ANC 24/7
The Department of Justice already knows the whereabouts of the netizen who
threatened to rape the daughter of Senator Francis Pangilinan and Sharon Cuneta.
Fashion and clothing in the Philippines
refers to the way the people of Filipino society dress up in instances such as
while they are at home, at work, travelling and when attending special
occasions.
The clothing style and fashion sense of the Filipinos in the modern-day era have
been influenced by their native ancestors, the Spanish colonizers and the
Americans, as evidenced by the chronology of events that occurred in Philippine
history. At present, Filipinos conform their way of dressing, in addition to the
above factors, as a result of the influence of what is shown by the media on
television, fashion shows, among others.
Archaic epoch (10th – 16th century)
Spanish Era: New Spain (1521–1799)
Spanish Era: Spanish East Indies (1800–1899)
American Era (1900s–1920s)
Commonwealth Era and Second World War (1930s–1940s)
1950s to 2010s
Traditional clothing by areas and regions
Women's and Men's clothing
Fashion designers
Popular brands
What you didn’t know about the ‘terno’– and no, it wasn’t
Ramon Valera who
invented it
Cheche V. Moral November 04, 2015
‘It’s not the ‘terno’ but the kind of ‘terno,’ declares Mark Higgins, who, with
Gino Gonzales, authors a ‘photographic resource book’ published by Bench
FAST FACTS: Who invented the Philippine terno?
January 27, 2017
While former First Lady Imelda Marcos popularized the terno, it has long been
worn by Filipino women and evolved from earlier traditional Filipino dresses.
“No one person invented it. It was a collective effort. The removal of the
pañuelo (pañuelo: a square cloth folded triangularly and worn in the Philippines
like a great ruffle or collar), which is usually attributed to Valera, happened
way, way before [he removed it]. Women have been trying to remove it way
before,"
Gonzales said in a 2015 interview.
Remark these are albums in the album National & Traditional
Costumes
THE PHILIPPINES NATIONAL COSTUME
This is the traditional clothing of the filipino, its one of the
unique feminine and simply beautiful national costume in Asia.
Actually this is originally called as barot saya and because it is a philippine
costume it was coined filipiniana. This dress is no where to be found because it
can only be seen in the Philippines.
This filipiniana has different kinds - from the baro at saya, then evolved to
María Clara, where the panuelo on the neck was added, then this María Clara
evolved to traje de mestiza, where the half filipino half Spanish, simply called
mestiza are the one whose commonly wearing it. This traje de mestiza has a
featured of butterfly sleeves but remained its panuelo on the neck (look at the
V-shape), then it evolved as terno the modern filipino dress where the panuelo
was removed but maintained its butterfly sleeves. Now it can be seen with
different kind of designs!
The traditional attire of the Philippines
by Fyrune
I notice that there are clips of other countries national attire and I've seen
none from Philippines so why not make one. I made this so that others can
appreciate the beauty of these dresses.
PHILIPPINES NATIONAL COSTUME! FILIPINIANA VARIATION!
THIS IS HOW THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL COSTUME FILIPINIANA (BAROT SAYA) VARIED!
some people says that we are not asians because of how we dress. We are asian
but we are westernized people because the Philippines was colonized by Spain for
300 years, that is why we inherited their culture and traditions
even our religion and also our facial features.
PHILIPPINE CULTURAL HERITAGE FESTIVAL "Parade of Philippine Costumes"
The FAACT presents the old and modern Philippine costumes during the
Philippine Cultural Heritage Festival on October 3, 2009
Filipino Terno Fashion Show, a fundraiser presented by Philippine Charities of
America, Inc. at the Sheraton La Guardia Hotel in Flushing, New York Aug. 26,
2011.
IN PHOTOS: The 'modern' baro't saya
Alexa Villano May 30, 2018
After weeks of mentorship and consultation with the top brass of Philippine
fashion, 15 budding designers showcased their interpretations of the baro't saya
during the Balik Saya competition at the National Museum of Natural History.
Declared as a national dress of the Philippines, Barong
Tagalog have evolved to modern times by redesigning its concept. Oct 5, 2013
--
Filipina designer gives barong a modern twist
CNN Philippines Jun 11, 2019
Barong with a twist, that's what a Filipina designer created in time for the
celebration of the country's 121st Independence day.
The Maria
Clara gown is a traditional gown worn by women in the Philippines. This Filipino
dress takes its name from María Clara, the mestiza protagonist of the national
epic
Noli Me Tangere, penned in 1890 by Filipino national hero José Rizal.
The Maria Clara dress originated from the conventional
baro't saya of early Filipino women.
Kimona
a transluscent often
embroidered blouse with extended sleeves worn over an inner garment
Click on the photos on the websites to enlarge
Patadyong
is a Pre-Spanish
clothing item or loose skirt worn by Filipino women particularly in the lowland
regions of the Visayas.
Gender, nation and the politics of dress
in 20th century Philippines
Photos of Mascota competition 2008
Zamboangueña women claim ownership of the Mascota
a formal gown with a fitting bodice, her shoulders draped
demurely by a luxuriously embroidered, though stiff, panuelo and fastened at the
breast by a brooch or a medal. The skirt tapers down from the waist but
continues on to an extended trail called the "cola". The "cola may be held on
one hand as the lady walks around, or it may likewise by pinned on the waist or
slipped up a cord (belt) that holds the dainty "abanico" or purse.
to the "Fashion Designers,
their works & organizations and Fashion Shows - album" and look
these below albums in the album.
Scroll down the page and look more about "Designers, Modern design &
fashion"
Fashion Designer Jontie Martinez - Santacruzan
CNN Philippines May 28, 2019
The colorful Flores de Mayo and Santacruzan held every May do not only speak of
our country’s deep religious devotion to Mary, but it’s also a way of showcasing
Filipino craftsmanship, design, and creativity.
Get to know Fashion Designer Jontie Martinez and see first-hand two of his gowns
worn by Sagalas in Brgy. San Lorenzo Village’s Grand Santacruzan 2019.
Look also
The fashion that made an 'Atomic Bang'
Tedrick Yau July 29, 2018
Fashion designer and stylist Bang Pineda shows off his collection, featuring
some of the country's big stars --
PHILIPPINE FASHION RACKS - FASHION RUNWAY
Final casting held Feb 25, 2012 at Festival SuperMall for Philippine Fashion
Racks - Fashion Runway. 161 Finalists auditioned out of 1,500 participants for
the Mossimo Fashion Shows on 3rd & 4th March 2012. --
ECOWALK - Chamber Night featuring - SUSTAINABILITY IN STYLE
Mandaue Chamber of Commerce: Chamber Night featuring ECOWALK - September 7, 2011
OAKRIDGE PAVILLION - MCCI in partnership with Anthill and the University of San
Carlos College of Fine Arts & Architecture will showcase the creativity and
ingenuity of Cebu's young and rising designers with a runway walk of clothes,
bags and accessories made of eco-friendly, and indigenous materials.
Look MUCH more about "Chamber Night featuring ECOWALK" as pdf
HERE --
The 1Cebu FASHION SHOW
at the (CICC) Cebu Int'l Convention center in Cebu, Philippines
See the creations of Cebu's top, talented dress designers, enthusiastically
displayed on the catwalk by leading fashion models. --
Aeropostale Fashion Show 2014
Ayala Cebu
Aéropostale is located at Glorietta 2, Robinsons Magnolia, Shangri-La Plaza East
Wing, Robinsons Manila Midtown Wing, SM Lanang, Davao & Ayala Cebu --
Miss Cebu 2015 candidates showcase creations of young Cebu designers.
The candidates wearing the creations of Rei Escario, Charmaine Chua, JP Cabigon,
Mique Yapching, Bree Esplanada, Roni Yu, Joyce Maw and Mary Ty. Jan
13, 2015 --
Top Creative Fashion Designers, Cebu
Published on Jun 10, 2017
Cebu is widely known for creative fashion designs, often made with natural
products. Fashion shows are extremely popular in Cebu but this particular one
stood out for me. How do you feel about these beautiful creations? --
DEBUTANTE & BRIDAL FAIR, FASHION SHOW
It was an evening of beauty and elegance as Cebu's top designers showed off
their fantastic creations at the MARCO POLO HOTEL PLAZA, Cebu.
Look more about Debutante --
Bridal Fashion Show
Sun.Star Pilipinas July 2, 2014 --
Elegant Gowns by
Malou Castillejos
a gown designer based in Manila, specialized in elegant embroidery and delicate
hand beadworks.
some of her design sketches
--
Adorata Weddings PT Square Bldg., 85 P. Tuazon St., Brgy. San Martin De Pores QC.
A look inside Kim Chiu's bridal boutique
Kapamilya star Kim Chiu has ventured into the clothing business via the
bridal boutique Adorata Weddings - Jan 14, 2014
Adorata Weddings fashion show launch. Hollywood-inspired, affordable, and
with a variety of choices for bride-to-be's and debutantes - Dec
15, 2013 --
Famous wedding gowns on exhibit
In the event's "Filipino Bridal Heritage Exhibit" sponsored by Champion
Infinity, today's brides and fashion watchers saw not only how rich the
country's bridal design heritage was, through several wedding gowns worn by
prominent personalities. Video by INQUIRER.net's Ryan Leagogo.
-- Unica Hija - FUN FEARLESS FASHION
Manila marveled in the latest fashion trends at the recent debut of Unica Hija
in Philippine Fashion Week. The show featured the brand's Back-to-school and
Holiday 2012 Collections that are ideal for the modern Filipina.
Look the full desription of the video
HERE --
Designer Lizanne Cua - profile and Philippine Fashion Week Spring Summer 2013
Lizanne Cua: "I'm always inspired usually by the future." --
Jose "Pitoy" Moreno - "The Fashion Czar of Asia"
Throughout a career spanning 60 years, Jose "Pitoy" Moreno has continued to
make the Filipino proud in terms of Philippine Fashion.
Look more about "The Fashion Czar of Asia"
HERE
and
HERE --
Dita Sandico Ong
Bringing out the Modern Filipina under wraps
Like iridescent butterfly wings, Dita Sandico Ong wraps the world with wonder!
Look also
HERE --
Jose Basil Malicsi
grew up in the small town of Los Baños in the Philippines where he was
exposed to nature and the arts at an early age. Growing up in with a large
extended family, Basil began successfully entering school-related art
competitions.
Influences of Filipino Culture in Fashion, LIVEWAY Runway, Colorful & Vibrant
Collection,
Spring/Summer 2012 collection
Look more
HERE --
Jun Escario
To mark his 20th year of being a significant name in the fashion industry, Jun
Escario hosted yet another awe-inspiring gala featuring his latest collection.
Cebu's fashion elites congregated at the Oakridge Pavilion on the evening of
October 18, 2012, for the event entitled "Jun Escario: An Act of Fashion." --
Pina and Abaca-made dresses
Designs from close to 80 Filipino designers. --
Oliver Tolentino
El Paseo Fashion Show Palm Springs "The Philippines has been turning pineapple
leaves and abaca plant leaves into fabric for hundreds of years" --
Francis Libiran
studied Architecture at the University of Santo Tomas before pursuing a course
in Fashion Design at the Fashion Institute of the Philippines.
Wedding gowns and suits, ramp Models and celebrities etc.
Look more HERE --
Zara
in Philippine Fashion Week Summer - Spring Collection Kids Fashion 2013.
Sona dresses that can be worn more than once
Raoul J. Chee Kee August 02, 2021
‘Maybe they’re more conscious of what’s happening now and want what they wear to
reflect that, as well’
Filipiniana was still the attire of choice at the President’s final State of the
Nation Address (Sona) held Monday at the Batasang Pambansa.
The terno, with its distinct butterfly sleeves, was worn as tops paired with
matching pants or in the traditional manner, as dresses accented with artful
folds, beautiful embroidery or delicate beading.
ABS-CBN Ball 2018: Fashion review
Voltaire Tayag September 30, 2018
Voltaire Tayag lists down the looks that stood out during the fashion
extravaganza that is the ABS-CBN Ball.
One of the biggest nights in Philippine entertainment dominated social media in
its debut – the first ever ABS-CBN Ball held on Saturday, September 29 at the
Shangri-La Makati. All the stars of the network graced the highly-anticipated
red carpet event, which is the country’s equivalent to the Oscar’s.
IN PHOTOS: SONA 2015 fashion
Lawmakers and personalities in attendance came dressed in their best, with many
taking the opportunity to show off designs by prominent Filipino designers.
Stars were also at the SONA this year, along with politicians and other
attendees. View the photos here.
IN PHOTOS: All the looks from the 2018 SONA
July 23, 2018
While the opening of the 3rd regular session of the 17th Congress and the SONA
are political events – officials and their spouses make their fashion moments
too
SONA guests told: It's not a party, dress simply
Mara Cepeda July 08, 2016
It's a red carpet affair, but expect more modest outfits at President Rodrigo
Duterte's first State of the Nation Address
Heart Evangelista, Alfred
Vargas, Dina Bonnevie, Philip Salvador, and more came. Check out what they wore!
in the album Sona Fashion Statement
Ben Farrales
or Mang Ben as
he is commonly called, is considered a living legend in the Philippine fashion
industry.
Born in Cotabato City on 01 July 1932, he is the youngest
child of Salvador Farrales and Paulina Samio. He finished his early education at
the San Beda College and acquired his degree in Fine Arts at the University of
Sto. Tomas, under the tutelage of such legends as Manansala and Agoncillo.
the video
How to shoot fashion models
Jan 10, 2013
Photo shoot in progress here in Cebu. DEXTER ALAZAS, well known for his talents
as a dress designer, shows a selection of his elegant gowns for a monthly photo
spread.
Remark this is an album in the album Fashion Designers, their works &
organizations and Fashion Shows
The biggest stars, the most talented designers, and the latest collections from
one of the country's biggest clothing companies come together for Bench Fashion
Week
FDAP, Fashion Designers Association of the Philippines
This is the definitive history of the Fashion Designers
Association of the Philippines or FDAP. Commissioned by 3-time FDAP President
Edgar San Diego one of the original members on the occasion of their 25th
Anniversary in 2006 and about coffee table book "Sagala".
Remark this is an album in the album Fashion Designers, their
works & organizations and Fashion Shows
Academic dress or academical dress in the Philippines e.g. the
Sablay
a traditional form of clothing for
academic settings, primarily tertiary (and sometimes secondary) education, worn
mainly by those that have been admitted to a university degree (or similar) or
hold a status that entitles them to assume them (e.g., undergraduate students at
certain old universities).
Recognition Rites Attire + How To Transfer Your Sablay
Wearing the UP Sablay
How the UP 'sablay' is meticulously made Talk of the Town
Academic regalia: Graduation Cap and Gown History
How to Wear a Graduation Tam and Which to Choose
To make a very long story short, the early academic dress in
colleges and universities came from Medieval Europe. Sometimes also known as
academical dress, academic regalia, and graduation cap and gown, it has its
origins in the everyday dress of the medieval clergy.
A salakot is a
traditional wide-brimmed hat found in the Philippines. It is usually made of
either rattan or reeds, and is one of the traditional hats worn by Filipinos
besides the iconic conical Asian hat
Sapatos Festival sa Marikina!
Nov 12, 2019 GMA Public Affairs
Mura na, matibay pa! Tiyak na mapapabili ka talaga sa Sapatos Festival ng
Marikina! Silipin ang mga ibinibida nilang produkto sa video na ito!
In an effort to boost the local shoe industry, Mayor Marcelino Teodoro urged
Metro Manilans to patronize Marikina-made shoes with the opening yesterday of
this year’s “Sapatos Festival.” Teodoro said the festival showcases the ingenuity and craftmanship of Marikina
shoemakers and manufacturers. The shoe festival will run until Dec. 29 in the
city’s Freedom Park in Barangay Sta. Elena. --
Brogues
ABS-CBN News Jul 5, 2019
The video features the story of 70-year-old shoemaker Rolando Santos who
helped revive Marikina's shoe industry by creating a pair of leather shoes for
none another than Pres. Rodrigo Duterte. Marikina Shoe Industry Development
Office (MASIDO) OIC Noel Box starts off by providing a brief history of
Marikina's famed shoe industry. AND
Rolando 'Tatay Oly' Santos: Duterte's shoemaker
CNN Philippines Jul 18, 2019
A 72 year old shoemaker in Marikina made headlines after the President Rodrigo
Duterte personally welcomed him in Malacañang and express his gratitude.
Tatay Oly has been making shoes for decades and the first time he created a pair
for the President, he didn't even know the Chief Executive shoe size.
Marquina Shoemaker San Antonio Village, Makati
the
Video:
Marquina's shoeroom, in the album "Philippine Handicrafts"
Jun 3, 2018
Welcome to Marquina's 'shoeroom,' where delayed gratification means receiving a
pair of beautiful, handmade leather shoes.
Here’s where you can get handmade leather shoes from Marikina
Remark this is an album in the album Museums,
Treasure of Ancestors, Art galleries - Etc.
Bakya is the Filipino version of the wooden clogs often used
or worn by Filipino women in bygone days. Today it is rarely used although it is
a common footwear used during cultural presentations or look the article
HERE
Sinasalamin ng bakya ang kultura nating mga Pilipino. Pero ngayon, naikabit na
ang salitang ito sa pagiging baduy o mababang uri. Bakit kaya? --
Ang tumatamlay na industriya ng bakya
Bago pa man dumating ang Kastila, ang bakya na ang pangunahing sapin sa paa
nating mga Pilipino. Pero kasabay ng modernisasyon ang tila pagtamlay ng
industriyang ito. Paano kaya ito muling mabubuhay?
Both GMA Public Affairs Jun 7, 2019
Photos:
MODERN BAKYA, FASHION
BAKYA, WOODEN SHOES FROM PAETE
For your fashionable sis or gal pal, Figlia, a premier ladies' shoe brand,
presents smartly designed shoes that can take them from office to parties. from
pumps to high-heeled sandals, stepping in style is a breeze with Figlia's great
selection of footwear
Fans are called paypay, pamaypay, abaniko (abanico) in the Philippines
The abaniko, together with
the baro't saya, was once a part of a lady's attire. Read about the
various ways of using and holding the abaniko may convey different
meanings. --
Si la mujer escondía los
ojos detrás del abanico, estaba diciendo a su interlocutor que lo
quería.
If the woman hid her eyes
behind the fan, she was saying to her would-be suitor that she loved
him.
Si colocaba el abanico
sobre la mejilla izquierda, la respuesta era: No; y si lo posaba sobre
la derecha, la respuesta era: Sí.
If she placed the fan on her
left cheek, the answer was: No; and if she placed it on the right cheek
the answer was: Yes.
Si la mujer se abanicaba
con rapidez, significaba que estaba comprometida; y si lo hacía
lentamente, le transmitía que estaba casada.
If the woman fanned herself
quickly it meant that she was engaged; and if she fanned herself
languidly, she indicated that she was married.
The Art of Flirting With An Abaniko Fan: A Buwan ng Wika
Feature
Serena Estrella August 13, 2018
The word “abaniko” was derived from the Spanish “abanico,” which means “fan.” As
its origin suggests, the Tagalog term pertains to a hand-held fan that was and
is often used to accessorize traditional Filipino women’s clothing, such as the
terno or the baro’t saya.
Fans are
called paypay, paipay, pamaypay, abaniko (abanico).
Pamaypay - paypay is used to fan oneself when someone feels hot, but during the
Spanish colonial, pamaypay or fan is used by filipinas to cover their face when
they feel shy or when they have something to whisper to the person next to her.
Look MORE about how to use it as a "language" above
The Pamaypay and Abaniko Throughout Philippine History
Lawrence Garcia Oct 30, 2019 Look - download
the article
as pdf
Abaniko, paano nga ba gawin?
GMA Public Affairs July 18, 2021
Sino nga ba ang hindi nakakaalam sa hugis dahon at makukulay na pamaypay ng mga
Pilipino? Hindi man natutupi gaya ng ibang pamaypay, malakas na hangin naman ang
dala ng abaniko. Kung paano ito ginagawa, alamin sa video!
The ‘abaniko’ transformed
June 5, 2012 KAREN GALARPE, GMA News
They are no longer Maria Clara’s abaniko.
UMBRELLAS... RAIN OR SHINE...A COMMON SIGHT
Dec 26, 2016
Umbrellas... Rain or shine... A common sight in the Philippines, even if there's
no rain... It's protection from the harsh rays of the hot sun.... Also prepared
for a quick downpour. Umbrella sales are brisk here.... Filipinas seem to prefer
fair skin.
This is a traditional dance from Philippines where the beautiful
women carries umbrella of same color or different color and steps rhythmically
with the folk music.
is the art of creating products using raw and indigenous materials. It develops
the skills and creative interests of the workforce towards a particular craft or
trade. The continuing process prepares the labor force to become competent
craftsmen and artists who can contribute to the establishment of cottage
industries, thus contributing to the economic growth of the country. Several
cottage industries exist in its locality such as furniture, bolo, baskets, hand
bags, trays, buri/anahaw hats & fan making; which are highly functional
products. These extraordinary and environment-friendly products, makes them
significant in the global market
Remark this is an album in the album Philippine Handicrafts
Look the full description of the video
HERE
Remark this is an album in the album Philippine
Handicrafts
IN PHOTOS: These Pacsafe bags are the prettiest, safest bags
for the street
July 19, 2017
Stylishly secure, the new Pacsafe line will take you to wherever you need to go.
Carriers of Tradition
This photograph collage displays a priceless collection of backpacks from
Northern Cordilleras region of the Philippines. Running through early 2004 at
the Hohenthal Gallery, Treganza Anthropology Museum at San Francisco State
University, these bags, some estimated to be hundreds of years old, were
exhibited by Charisse Aquino, the curator of the event.
A Balitaw composition by Prof. Santiago S. Suarez as
interpreted and recorded by Ruben Tagalog in 1963. Details from two famous mural
paintings of costumes by National Artist Carlos "Botong" Francisco are featured
in this video.
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Saya
La Mujer Filipina
During the Spanish Colonial Era, settlers from the peninsula were mixed with the
indigenous inhabitants of the Philippine Islands, giving a mixture between
Spanish, Malay and Chinese people. From that union it came up beautiful women
who were recognized throughout the Asian continent by their clothing and Western
customs.
Filipina Mestizas of the Past
Leona Lyn Oct 30, 2012
Mestiza in the Philippines primarily means a Filipina mixed with Spanish, though
it could also mean "mixed with other races".
They were called The Spanish Ladies-Señoritas
El Hombre Filipino - Spanish Colonial Era
During the Spanish Colonial Era, settlers from the peninsula were mixed with the
indigenous inhabitants of the Philippine Islands, giving a mixture between
Spanish, Malay and Chinese people. From that union it came up Filipino
gentlemen, who were recognized throughout the Asian continent by their clothing,
customs and his intellectual character Western.
They were called The Spanish Gentlemen-Señores
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Perhaps, no other
event has piqued the interest and stirred a nation’s imagination more than the
fabled Manila Carnivals. Held from 1908-1939, the 2-week fair was organized as a
goodwill event to celebrate harmonious U.S.-Philippine relations and to showcase
our commercial, industrial and agricultural progress. Spectacular parades,
lavish shows, firework displays and the crowning of the Manila Carnival Queen
highlighted the "greatest annual event in the Orient".
Manila Carnival was
an event that aroused the jealousy of all Asia not only for your show, if not
for the parade of your exotic queens. Beautiful young women of Luzon, Visayas or
Mindanao arrived in Manila for be proclaimed the most pretty woman of the
Philippines Islands.
The video shows also many kind of dresses of that time!
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Remark these are albums in the album Ancient & Traditional -
heritage - Costumes - Etc.
1905 Luzon Lingerie
THE PHILIPPINES' FIRST MOVIE
Produced in 1905, "Luzon Lingerie" goes on record as the
first ever movie made in the Philippines. It's a documentary on the needlework
skills of our beautiful great-great-grandparents. --
Delicate garments made from pineapple fiber - Piña - 1918 -
1920 Luzon Lingerie - Silent film
Delicate garments made from pineapple fiber (Piña) are still made in the same
old "handmade" way. The embroidery skill is passed on through generations of
women. This movie is part of the collection: Prelinger Archives. Production Co:
Burton Holmes Travel Pictures
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Pamalo: Baston,
Garote & Olisi
Arabic On Moro Armor
Armors in Malay Peninsula
Moro Armor is Ottoman's
Moro Armor: Is it Moro?
The Re-Sanskritized Kalis
Uno-Dos-Tres Triangle Attack
Want to be a model
or a movie star? Beware of fake online recruiters because you might be putting
yourself in danger. Watch Bistado to know how they operate the modus operandi.
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it & Victims of it
How to Celebrate the Summer Solstice, Based on Your Zodiac
Sign
Raven Ishak 7 June 2021
Whip out your bathing suit and pack up your suitcase, because the summer season
is just around the corner, with the summer solstice occurring on June 20th.
If you're unsure of exactly how to celebrate the
summer solstice this year, let
the stars tell you based on your zodiac sign. Look
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How this make-up enthusiast showcased the beauty of Philippine
Festivals in one-minute?
Sep 20, 2020 Manila Bulletin Online
As the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps across the world, major celebrations are
unfortunately cancelled. The sounds of revelry are also halted as the world
grapples with the unprecedented crisis.
Here’s how this make-up enthusiast from Surigao showcased the beauty of
Philippine Festivals in one-minute.
Exquisite festivals throughout the Philippines. From
Ilocos in the north, to Sulu in the south, to Palawan and the Spratleys
in the West to Leyte and Samar in the East! MAGANDA ATING BANGSABAYAN!!
Filipino Heritage Festival A month-long celebration of tangible &
intangible Filipino Heritage presented through Cultural events
deliberately utilizing heritage sites throughout the country as venues.
May is Heritage Month, so it's the perfect time to take stock on how
well we are taking care of the Filipino heritage.
Our Lady of Peñafrancia - Festivals and Fluvial processions
Aliwan Fiesta
an annual event that gathers different cultural festivals of the Philippines in
Star City Complex in Pasay City wherein contingents compete in dance parade and
float competitions.
Aliwan Fiesta, which began in 2003, aims to showcase the different Filipino
cultures and heritage not only to the people in Metro Manila but also to the
rest of the world
DAYAW 2015
Angeles City, Pampanga October 15-17.
2 videos Oct 16 and 28, 2015 -- Dayaw 2016
Dec 12, 2016
Quezon City Memorial Circle last November 22 to 24 2016 --
Ifugao's Punnuk Festival now in UNESCO heritage list
A traditional post-harvest festival held in Ifugao is now internationally
recognized in the UNESCO Cultural Heritage list. This report tells us more about
the festival and what it means for Ifugaos.
Pagoda Festival Bocaue --
Bocaue's pagoda sails again
More that two decades have passed since a tragic
accident that killed 266 people took place in Bocaue, Bulacan. This
year, the town decided to continue the tradition by setting sail a new
pagoda, hoping to make up for the lives lost in 1993.
Every First Sunday of July, the town of Bocaue in the Province of
Bulacan celebrates the fluvial Bocaue Pagoda Festival, the Pagoda sa
Wawa, which commemorates the discovery of the miraculous cross floating
on the Bocaue river 200 years ago. Jul 1, 2014 --
After 21 years, Bocaue's pagoda sails again
After a
hiatus of 21 years, following the tragedy on the fluvial parade that
claimed 266 lives, the town decided to continue the tradition by setting
sail a new pagoda, hoping to make up for the lives lost in 1993.
Jul 2, 2014
Compostela Fiesta 2016
Aug 1, 2016 Part of
the Compostela Fiesta parade. This year the parade was too big to have on one
day so it was split into 2 parts over 2 days.
Compostela Fiesta 2017
Jul 25, 2017
The 2017 Compostela Fiesta parade and part of the Queseo festival dance
competition. In all, 17 barangays took part in the festivities over a period of
2 weeks.
In celebration of the La Milagrosa Provincial Fiesta, a
grand procession led by Governor Imee R. Marcos and participated in by
the 23 candidates of Miss Ilocos Norte 2015 was held on May 2 in Laoag
City. May 5, 2015
The Higantes Festival is a local festival held annually In Angono, Rizal, where
hundreds of giant papier-mâché puppets are paraded, representing the common
people's mockery of the bad hacienda (land) owners of the past during Spanish
colonial rule. It has evolved into also celebrating the feast of Pope St.
Clement I, every 22 and 23 November
Higantes Festival: Angono honors
frontliners during celebration of feast of Saint Clement
22. nov. 2020 ABS-CBN News
Video courtesy of Angono Municipal Government
The Municipality of Angono in Rizal pushed through with its annual celebration
of the feast of Saint Clement through the Higantes Festival even amid the
coronavirus pandemic.
Higantes Festival 2019
The Manila Times
Higantes Festival in the town of Angono, Province of Rizal in the Philippines to
honor San Clemente, the patron saint of fishermen. The festival features a
parade of hundreds of higantes, papier-mâché giants.
Masskara Festival in the City of Smiles, Bacolod
a festival held each year in Bacolod
Bacolod is made more popular by this unique celebration that allows local and
foreign visitors a chance to drink and be merry for 20 days. The Masskara
Festival is an international-crowd drawer festival that brings out the rich and
colorful heritage of the people of Bacolod.
IN PHOTOS: Coconut in different forms at Quezon's Niyogyugan
Festival
Aika Rey August 19, 2018
Since 2013, the Quezon provincial government has celebrated the Niyogyugan
Festival, a feast held every August as thanksgiving for the bountiful harvest of
coconuts, the province's main product.
IN PHOTOS: Camiguin's 40th Lanzones Festival
Bobby Lagsa October 26, 2019
Lanzones or buwahan as called here is the staple fruit produce of this
pearl-shaped island blessed with cold, hot, and soda spring, waterfalls, white
sand beaches and peace-loving people. Look ALL the photos as
Slideshow in HD
Camiguin’s Lanzones Festival goes online Jigger J. Jerusalem October 19, 2020
Amid threats posed by the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Camiguin
province’s Lanzones Festival will still push through this year, according to the
province’s tourism office.
NO STREET DANCE Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Camiguin goes digital for its 41st
Lanzones Festival this year and lets go of major events such as street dancing.
Photo taken during the 40th Lanzones Festival in 2019.
Guling-Guling Festival
Guling-Guling was
introduced by the Spanish friars in the 16th century as a means for the
religious sector to interact with its parishioners.
The annual Guling-Guling Festival in Paoay, Ilocos Norte is
traditionally held the day before Ash Wednesday. While Catholics
officially mark the fasting and penitence as start of the Lenten Season,
it is the day of merry-making and street dancing for Paoay folks. The
residents dressed in their Ilocano costume adorned with antique
jewelries, dance and sing around the town while being given the sign of
the cross where pounded rice is used instead of gray ash. Also, it is
the town mayor who imprints the sign of the cross among the Paoay
villagers instead of a priest.
Pahiyas Festival 2017
Arjay Estefa May 19, 2017 - with video and many photos
See the colorful kiping and the festivities at Pahiyas 2017!
The annual festival is a showcase of the creativity and talent of the people of
Lucban, Quezon.
Take a look at Tuguegarao's vibrant 'fire' festival
Raymon Dullana August 13, 2016
People get together in Tuguegarao City to celebrate the week-long Pavvurulun
'Afi' or 'fire' Festival. Take a look at those beautiful fire-themed costumes!
Originally planned as a cultural celebration of indigenous people in
November last year, the annual Dayaw has shifted its focus to crafting
programs for healing and recovery of Super Typhoon “Yolanda” survivors.
Organized by the National Commission for Culture
and the Arts (NCCA) and the Leyte-Samar Heritage Society Inc (LSHSI), an
arts-as-healing event was held April 20-21 2014 in Eastern Visayas. “It
was a program for Yolanda survivors by Yolanda survivors.”
The Dayaw program in Tacloban had two parts: Dayaw
ha Pagbanhaw and Dayaw para sa Kalibotan.
The vibrant beauty of Davao's Kadayawan Festival
Henrylito D. Tacio August 18, 2016
More on the cultural significance of Kadayawan and what makes this week-long
celebration unique
IN PHOTOS: Street dancing at Kadayawan 2016
Henrylito D. Tacio August 20, 2016
Check out the full list of winners for the street dancing event, too, and see
the intricate costumes worn by the dancers!
Grand champion Sta. Ana wows judges of Indak Indak sa Kadayawan
RALPH LAWRENCE G. LLEMIT August 17, 2019
THE Sta. Ana Performing Arts Guild emerged as the first grand champion of the
Champions Circle category of this year’s Indak Indak sa Kadayawan street dance
competition.
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- etc.:
from 2015, 2016 and 2019 and all the Photos from 2016 e.g. as slideshow
The center
focus of activities is the repeat of the spectacular “Awong Chi Gangsa”
or the Sound of a Thousand Gongs, this time doubling the participants to
two thousand or more with special participation of schools, the
different municipalities and this city.
Palu-palo Festival of Basco Batanes
Palu-palo (Palo-palo) means sticks or arnis that were
used by the native Ivatans to fight the forces of the colonizers such as
Spaniards and the Dutch. The natives wear the traditional suit made of
indigenous materials from the bark of trees which were flattened.
The town people celebrate their Annual Festival or
called it the Aswang Festival is celebrated every 29th and 30th day on
the month of October. This includes the parade of participants donning
the foremost dreadful costumes like “kapre”, “wak-wak”, and “tikbalang”.
The Ati-Atihan is a festival in honour of the Santo Niño, celebrated in
the third week of January. During the last three days of this week-long
festival (fiesta), a parade is characteristic. A colourful happening
with celebrants who paint their faces in many different ways and who are
dressed in the most exceptional costumes. The dancing on the rhythms of
the drums makes this festival comparable with carnival in Rio in Brazil!
The fiesta is celebrated in Kalibo on the island of Panay (Visayas).
is a
popular religious festival held in many towns and cities throughout the
Philippines as the highlight of the month-long celebration of Flores de
Mayo during the month of May. It is usually celebrated with a parade of
decorated floats and elaborately dressed characters, representing
various aspects of the Virgin Mary and other figures. The festival was
introduced to the country during the Spanish period and continues to be
celebrated by Filipinos all over the world.
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Fashion Shows
Santacruzan: Fashion Designer Jontie Martinez - Etc.
CNN Philippines May 28, 2019
The colorful Flores de Mayo and Santacruzan held every May do not only speak of
our country’s deep religious devotion to Mary, but it’s also a way of showcasing
Filipino craftsmanship, design, and creativity.
Get to know Fashion Designer Jontie Martinez and see first-hand two of his gowns
worn by Sagalas in Brgy. San Lorenzo Village’s Grand Santacruzan 2019.
For almost two decades, it has been a tradition for Leah Espinosa and the Blue
Water Youth Organization to plan and organize the Santacruzan as a way of
thanking the Lord for all the blessings they receive as well as giving back to
their community.
English: "Flowers of May" is a Catholic and Aglipayan festival held
in the Philippines in the month of May. Lasting for a month, it is held
in honor of the Virgin Mary. During the festival in May flowers are
offered to the virgin Mary at the altar in the church. Young children,
girls, dressed in white, will visit the church with cut flowers and
baskets of petals in their hands. While walking to the altar, they
sprinkle the petals in honour of Mama Mary. At the altar they leave the
bouquet of flowers
But the procession is a
pageant held in many cities and even in small villages.
Every year since 1920 on
Valentines Day (Feb. 14th),
Consolacion (Cebu) celebrates that it became a Municipality. On this day
they have a festival called "Sarok". Sarok is the famous hat made of
dried bamboo and banana leaves. Cebu is famous for this skill of weaving
the Sarok. In this video you can see Students and teachers from the
local Elementary-, High-School and College performing traditional +
modern dancing, mostly related to the Sarok hat. Enjoy their beautiful
colourful costumes, the joyful expressions of their faces and their
inspiring dance moves.
Carmen Fiesta Highlights
Peter White Sep 4, 2019
Annual fiesta in Carmen Cebu took place on August 28. I was able to get some
clips of the preparation and got back the next day to shoot part of the
competition and some other festivities.
Promotional Video about the Festivals in the City of
Iloilo including: Dinagyang Festival, Paraw Regatta, Chinese New Year,
Jaro Fiesta, Arevalo Fiesta etc. Requested from the City Government of
Iloilo with permission from Mr. Benjamin Jimena, City Tourism Office.
Throngs of spectators would be out of the picture when the world-famous
Dinagyang Festival goes digital to prevent the transmission of SARS Cov2, the
virus that causes COVID-19 and which is carried by humans as its main hosts.
Organizers said Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo would host the event
and be the official ambassadress of “Dinagyang Digital 2021.”
The Video:
Virtual Dinagyang Festival keeps Ilonggos indoors
Jan 25, 2021 Manila Bulletin Online
Pandemic did not stop Iloilo from celebrating the annual Dinagyang Festival.
Instead of Ilonggos pouring out into the city streets, they were instead glued
to their smartphones, laptops, and TV sets to watch a theatrical street
performance in the festival that honors the Santo Niño.
It is believed to be the first major festival in the country that went digital
due to the pandemic
Ilocos Sur, as a province, has its rich and
spectacular cultures and traditions that the Ilocanos have and must be
proud of, and as an annual festivity, the Local Government of Ilocos Sur
has arranged an activity that would exhibit and promote products of ours
and precious cultures of Ilocanos to entice and invite tourists to come
and visit Ilocos which is now called the “Kannawidan Ylocos Festival.”
Kannawidan Ylocos Festival is a week-long bustle of happiness for local
and foreign visitors as more entertaining events are included in the
festival, also, the festivity showcases the different products of the
province which is the OTOP or the “One Town, One Product.”
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Catanduanes is
an annual prime celebration of the island province. It is the
anniversary celebration and tribute to its founders, to continuously
remind the people of Catanduanes of the provinces' independence from the
province of Albay. The main features of the festival are: Street Dancing
- Pantomina Dance, Beauty Pageant, Agro-Trade Fair, Sports Fest, Guided
Tour, Surfing Cup, Art/Photo Exhibits, Etc. It happens every 24th-26
October.
Binmaley Sigay Festival 2012 - Civic Parade & Street Dancing
is a one week celebration from January 15 to February 2 which will give
tribute to the aquaculture industry of the town, which is the number one
source livelihood of the community of Binmaley. Sigay is a Pangasinan
dialect word which means to harvest.
One of the Highlights of Binmaley Sigay Festival
was the Civic Parade and Street dancing where participants be dressed in
extravagant costumes and dancing the cultural dance using various dance
choreography creating its own magnificent style and tradition. Binmaley
is a 1st class municipality in the province of Pangasinan - Festival
Capital of the North.
The Sandugo Festival is an annual historical
celebration that takes place every year in Tagbilaran City on the island
of Bohol in the Philippines. This festival commemorates the Treaty of
Friendship between Datu Sikatuna, a chieftain in Bohol, and Spanish
conquistador Miguel López de Legazpi. This 16th Century peace treaty
occurred on March 16, 1565 through a blood compact or "sandugo".
Bambanti Festival: Booth Exhibit and Float Parade,
Isabela Philippines / May 2011
Bambanti means "Scarecrow" Usually used by farmers to prevent the rice
fields from the invasion of birds. See the booth of each town of the
province showing their products. This festival is held in Ilagan,
Isabela Philippines. Agritourism in Isabela good. Thanks to the Photos
by "Isabela Aking Probinsiya" A Comunity Page in Facebook. Dedicated to
all Isabelinos around the world!
Regards Pablo Bisquera.
and
Dance Showdown in Isabela Philippines
May 2011
Dance Showdown of every town of Isabela with their
costumes and local culture.
A
celebration through the waves of the mighty
Agusan River
By Erwin M. Mascariñas, Butuan City-based journalist
August 3, 2016
Every year, Butuan City is reminded of the importance of the Agusan River; its
historical influence and how it has sculpted its vast landscape by way of a
religious event known as the Abayan Festival.
Celebrated since the late 1880s, the Abayan is an annual festive ritual of
prayer culminating in a fluvial procession along the Agusan River in honor of
the river patron Santa Ana
The Higalaay Festival
(formerly known as Kagay-an Festival, then to Higalaay Kagay-an Festival in
2014) is a festival held each year in Cagayan de Oro, every 28th day of August,
celebrating the feast day of St. Augustine – patron saint of the city.
The celebration has grown not only as the customary day of thanksgiving but also
as a rallying point for a campaign to promote Cagayan de Oro City and the
surrounding areas globally as an investment and tourism destination.
Menajak is a Subanen word for love and the festivities is held every
year however the street dancing and ritual competition is held every
other year in Calamba, Misamis Occidental to preserve the cultural
tradition of the lumads and as thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest and
love of God.
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the album Subanen Tribe in the album Subanen
Sacred Dances
Baragatan Festival, a wonderful time to visit Palawan
Rhea Claire Madarang June 23, 2015
Every year, in the two weeks leading up to Palawan’s Foundation Day, all
the municipalities of Palawan gather at the capital to showcase the best
of their locations
THE KALINGA BATOK (TATTOO) FESTIVAL
Lars Krutak 2009
October is indigenous people's month in
the Philippines and in the northern province of Kalinga local organizers
in the city of Tabuk, the capital of the province, hosted a
Diddiga
("pride") celebration to mark the accomplishments of the Kalinga people.
This year's four-day event was themed "Pride of the Past - Hope for the
Future" and showcased the beauty of Kalinga culture through a music and
dance competition (Sallidummay), a Chico River rafting experience (the
"river of life" in Kalinga), and on the final day a Batok (tattoo)
Festival that tattooed Kalinga elder and provincial officer of the
National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Miss Naty Sugguiyao
suggested "expresses through individual talent, arts, prowess, and
strength... the very best of Kalinga."
apatnaalon wrote on May 24, 2009: heading towards us is
MAYOR Camilo T. Lammawin of TABUK, KALINGA to everyone who is viewing
this video they will notice that two nights before this festival he
already got tattooed by us the traditional way that is why he got a
tribal BRACELET BAND and he is wanting another to match his other wrist
and is asking ELLE to do another one referring to the ancestors or the
Mana on the other side and other ideas.. with ELLE on the table is LARS
from the show TATTOO HUNTER (Discovery Channel's SHOW/ National Geo guy
also and other photographers for his upcoming book) and tribe members of
TATAK NG APAT NA ALON TRIBE like L.A. chapter o.g. member GYROE and
stretcher, Zel apprentice and philippine tribe member from Ifugao KUYA
FERNAN.
Mam-eh Aeta Forest Foods Festival
Held April 28-29, 2011 in Barangay Sta. Juliana, Capas, Tarlac, this was
the first festival held in the Philippines that celebrated indigenous
knowledge of wild foods. More than 400 Aeta from Capas attended the
festival. The festival was made possible by a grant from the Foundation
for the Philippine Environment.
The video
tells also a lot about Aeta life and culture.
Aeta Festival Subic Bay, Philippines April 2011
Mark Vickers´ Visit to the Aeta Indigenous People
Festival in Subic Bay Philippines
Mooncakes galore at Makati Shangri-La
For most Pinoys, the month of September signals the beginning of the Christmas
season. But, before Christmas actually comes around, the Chinese celebrate the
Mid-Autumn festival to celebrate love and family. Sep 8 & 14, 2015
La Hermosa Festival commonly called the Fiesta Pilar
October 12 marks the Zamboanga La Hermosa Festival
commonly called the Fiesta Pilar. This fiesta celebrates Zamboanga
City's Patron, Nuestra Señora del Pilar (Our Lady of Pilar). This
tradition is tied up with the long, eventful history of Zamboanga City
and it's entwinement with Spanish history. One of the main highlights of
the festival is Regatta de Zamboanga, a race of the colorful sails
called vinta. The Regatta in Zamboanga City started in 1974.
Historically, the colorful sailboat was designed by old tribes in the
peninsula to show to the world the very rich culture and heritage of
Zamboanguenos.
KAMAHARDIKAAN SIN TAWI-TAWI - Agal-Agal Festival also known as
Seaweeds Festival
The industry of Agal-Agal gave birth to
Agal-Agal (Seaweeds) Festival in Tawi-Tawi. It highlights the annual
celebration of the province's "Kamahardikaan." Celebrated every
September 25, these festivities were unique because of the inclusion of
seaweeds as materials for costumes and props. Agal-Agal seedlings were
displayed while food products made with seaweeds like leche flan were a
hit. Add to this a Knotting contest that used agal-agal as props
highlighting the prominence of seaweeds as a major source of livelihood
in the province. Seaweeds are "pot of gold at the end of a rainbow" for
the locals.
Shariff Kabunsuan Festival in Cotabato City
December 12, 2019
celebrates the arrival of the Arab missionary believed to have introduced Islam
to southern Philippines and contributed to the area’s growth
The
Video: Selebrasyon para sa ika-22nd Shariff Kabunsuan Festival, nagsimula
na. Dec 26, 2019 ABS-CBN News
Lemlunay - also known as T’Boli Tribal Festival
is an annual celebration staged at Lake Sebu, South
Cotabato in Philippines. It is celebrated every third week of September
Every year the Kaamulan festival (the harvest gathering) brings the 7 ethnic
Talaandig, Matigsalug, Manobo, Tigwahanon, Higaonon, Umayamnon
and Bukidnon tribes from the region together.
Centro Escolar University, School of Nutrition and
Hospitality Management. Association of Tourism Students, Grand Tourism
Festival Islands Philippines, Reviving the Cultural Festivals.
Kaamulan festival dances
Inaul Festival 2019: The vibrant colors of Maguindanao’s
traditional weave
thelighttraveler February 18, 2019
Spreads upon spreads of
Inaul for sale in different stalls in one fair. These
same colorful indigenous woven textiles worn and waved around as part of the
steps in a street dance.
In tandem with the National Commission for Culture and
the Arts (NCCA) celebration of National Heritage Month (TAOID) in a bid
to preserve local heritage, the 5th Tam – Awan International Arts
Festival (TIAF) came to life, themed, "Cordilleran Stories: Rituals and
Beliefs" last May 2014.
Obando Fertility Festival - Ritual - Music and Dance
of Bulacan
Every year in Obando, Bulacan,
many Filipino childless couples seek the intercession of patron saints
San Pascual Baylon and Santa Clara for a child to be born. This is part
of their town fiesta which is held from May 17 to 19. This tradition
dates back before the Spanish colonization of our country which lasted
over 3 hundred years. Of course, when the Spaniards came, the folk
practice intermixed with the religious practice. Filipinos these days,
especially those wanting a child, usually wear the attire worn during
the Spanish times and dance the pandango in the streets as part of the
ritual. Look
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‘Sayaw ng Pag-asa,’ a documentary on Fertility Rites in Obando
Sta Clara Pinung - pino - Fertility Ritual - Music and Dance of Bulacan - NAMCYA 2012 - CCP
Panagbenga Festival
English: Flower Festival is a month-long annual flower festival
occurring FEB 1 to First Sunday of March
in Baguio, the summer capital of the Philippines
IN PHOTOS: Panagbenga 2017 grand float parade
Ivan Jim Layugan February 26, 2017
Every year, the grand float parade is among the most awaited events at the
Panagbenga Festival. Check out this year's lineup of floats!
La Trinidad Strawberry Festival 2017 (36th Strawberry Festival) - Street Dance,
Drum & Lyre, and Float Competition Parade
by Panagbenga Plus - Baguio Flower Festival Vlogs, Published Mar 29, 2017
Theme: "Sustaining the fruits of La Trinidad's agro-eco tourism"
Strawberry Festivals – Fruitful Events in Benguet
The people of La Trinidad and Baguio City do not only celebrate during the
Panagbenga Festival each year.
A spectacular festival of food, song and dance, high in
the mountains of Ifugao territory, Baguio. Native dances and cooking a
pig the traditional way.
Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta - with
Videos
There are two distinct
repertoires in Philippine oral traditions: 1) musical forms that evolved from
Southeast Asian cultures, usually referred to as indigenous traditions, and 2)
musical forms that developed in rural Christian communities, more commonly known
as folk music. They may be further categorized into vocal, instrumental or a
combination of both.
Philippine Graduation March a.k.a. Martsang Pandangal
Mar 28, 2015 by Infinitri Creatives
This audio is commonly used in school year-end recognition and graduation events
in the Philippines. It is based on the second act of grand opera of Giuseppe
Verdi, "Aida".
The piece also influenced the composition of the Philippine National Anthem
-
according to its composer, Julián Felipe
Filipino Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Inc., FILSCAP
a non-stock, non-profit association
of composers, lyric-writers and music publishers established to
administer the public performance, mechanical reproduction and synchronization
rights granted by law to creators and owners of original musical works.
Music of the Philippines
(Filipino: Himig ng Pilipinas) include musical performance arts in the
Philippines or by Filipinos composed in various genres and styles. The
compositions are often a mixture of different Asian, Spanish, Latin American,
American, and indigenous influences.
Look it as pdf
HERE or as
Video -- About Philippines thinks: Some of best descriptions of
the ethnic musical instruments
Why Philippine Music Is So Deeply Embedded in The Culture:
Notes on Filipino History
Paul de Guzman March 20, 2020
Are we Filipinos because we love music, or do we love music because we are
Filipinos?
Because music is valuable, our cultural heritage has become rich, colourful, and
vibrant - just like the people who create it. But few of us can truly claim to
having a fine understanding and appreciation of our cultural heritage.
The evolution of the Filipino love song
Alyana Cabral Feb 9, 2017 with Videos
From kundiman to Manila Sound to OPM, the history of the Filipino love song is
one marked by a bevy of influences, all captive to the fluidity of sound and
feeling.
It is nearly impossible to chronicle an accurate history of Filipino love songs,
because doing so entails putting into words the history of at least two things
that comprise the subject.
OFW Theme Song - Ang Kantang Nakakaiyak at NakakaTouch, PUSONG OFW
Remark this is an album in the album Being - getting a
filipino Worker, OFW, Balikbayan
NCCA recognizes UP Diliman ‘outstanding’ musical artists
February 11, 2021 Ellalyn De Vera-Ruiz
Musical artists from the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) were among
those recognized at the “1st Sudi Awards” of the National Commission for Culture
and the Arts (NCCA).
The award recognizes “outstanding contributions of Filipino musical works,
creators, institutions, and researchers across genres and modes of productions
with the highest standard and artistic excellence” be known as such.
UPD College of Music (CMu) professor Josefino “Chino” Toledo, and performing
groups UP Singing Ambassadors (UPSA) and UP Madrigal Singers (MADZ), received
the special recognition.
PHILIPPINE MUSIC
YEAR AND HISTORICAL BACKGROUND of Filipino Music
ETHNIC TRADITION 9th to early 16th century of Filipino Music
SPANISH COLONIAL TRADITION 1521 – 1898 of Filipino Music
CONTEMPORARY TRADITION of Filipino Music
Musical Composers of Filipino Music
THE ETHNIC TRADITION IN PHILIPPINE MUSIC
Philippine musical traditions evolved over many centuries. A
small minority of Filipinos, perhaps less than 10%, continue to practice these
traditions, managing to exist outside the influence of the Spanish colonial
campaign to convert to Catholicism.
The band talks to Rappler about their fundraising platform Puhon, and how they
use their music to help others
Even in a pandemic, Ben&Ben has managed to keep making music, giving their
listeners a sense of peace and comfort in an increasingly exhausting world.
These are some of the most beautiful songs in
Philippine
languages
August 30, 2020 Amanda T. Lago
From Tagalog rap, to Vispop, to a Pangasinan folk song – here are just some of
the tracks that show the beauty and diversity of Philippine languages - just
play all the tracks - We all love our K-pop and our Western music – but there's something especially
touching about hearing a song in a Filipino language, whatever language that may
be.
As we mark the anniversary of the declaration of martial law under the Marcos
regime, we talk to millennials about their views on martial law then and today,
and what they’re doing to fight oppression in this day and age.
Meet young activists and musicians – blues rock band The General Strike and
raptivist BLKD - who are using their soulful beats and powerful words to speak
up for those who cannot. Listen and learn how they’re showing people power.
The Raya School, a
progressive school based in Quezon City, wanted their students to understand the
good and the bad that happened during the martial rule through various projects
and activities.
Video Feature about bands that use indigenous musical instruments.
The project is a web video feature about Filipino bands
that use indigenous Filipino musical instruments in their music that seeks to
encourage appreciation for original Filipino music specifically for the urban
youth by showing how indigenous musical instruments are used to create
contemporary music.
We are
occasionally entertained by singers and musicians who make a living by playing
and singing as they walk along the road. They will stop anywhere they find
groups of people who might appreciate their art. I heard this trio singing and
playing for my neighbors and grabbed my camera before they disappeared.
Every year, in the two weeks leading up to Palawan’s
Foundation Day, all the municipalities of Palawan gather at the capital to
showcase the best of their locations
Remark this is an album in the album Baragatan sa Palawan
Salidumay is an indigenous folk song associated with the
Igorot and Kalinga natives of the Cordillera Mountains. It is traditionally not sung in Tagalog, but in the popular
modern interpretation by Filipina singer Grace Nono, the lyrics are translated
into Tagalog.
Among the Itneg people, salidumay is the response song of
young women to the kalkalimusta songs of men during the weaving season. The
salidumay are sweet melodies and expressions of gratitude. Serving as indicators
of acceptance or rejection, the songs play an important role in the lives of
young people of courtship age.
Traditional Music of the Southern Philippines: ETHS 545
Perhaps the best exhibit on this website is "Traditional
Music of the Southern Philippines" perhaps one of the most comprehensive
websites about Kulintang culture on the web.
refers to the native string ensemble, and it
consists of plectrum instruments such as the bandurria, laud,
octavina, mandola, guitarra, and bajo de uñas supplanted today by the
regular double bass.
Filipino folk songs in tagalog, cebuano and ilongo for
download
Existing Music on Customs and Traditions of the
Indigenous Filipinos Before the period of Christianization.
Balitaw
an extemporaneous exchange of love
verses between a man and a woman. Danced and mimed, it is accompanied by a song,
or the dancers themselves sing, improvising the steps and verses. Balitaw is
found mainly in the Tagalog and Visayan regions
A Balitaw composition by Prof. Santiago S. Suarez as
interpreted and recorded by Ruben Tagalog in 1963. Details from two famous mural
paintings of costumes by National Artist Carlos "Botong" Francisco are featured
in this video.
Remark this is an album in the album Barong Tagalog - Baro't
Saya
MATUD NILA, Visayan/Cebuano Folk Song 2 versions
In 1941, at the outbreak of the second World War, a guerilla
fighter from Cebu in central Philippines named Ben Zubiri composed the song
Matud Nila "They Say" in English. Pilita Corrales born also in Cebu was only
two years old then, a mestiza of Spanish and Austronesian ancestry. It was
Pilita's impeccable rendition of the song in the 1960's that made it so popular
and labeled by some as the cultural anthem of the Cebuanos.
look MATUD NILA text and chords --
It Is More Fun In Cebu
CEBU - song in Visayan and English versions 2012
a Waray folk song. Although Waray is a language spoken only in the
Visayas region, this song is taught in elementary schools because the last lines serve as a useful memonic for the
months of the year.
Kalesa was composed by A. Del Rosario and its lyrics were written by Levi
Celerio. Later on, Levi Celerio collaborated with Prof. Ernani Cuenco and
produced another version, which gained much publicity due to the
Professor's popularity and status in the society.
Fans are called paypay, paipay, pamaypay, abaniko
(abanico). Once a part of a lady's attire. Del álbum
Nostalgia Filipina. Canta Guillermo Gómez-Rivera Música: Rondalla del maestro
Roberto Buena.
Original version in Spanish. From the album Nostalgia Filipina, Mariposa
bella, 1890. Many years later (1939) translated into Tagalog as Paruparong
bukid.
Singer: Guillermo Gómez-Rivera.
Música: Rondalla del maestro Roberto Buena.
Aired (August 17, 2019): From K-Pop fans to Pinoy K-Pop idols? Bukod sa mga
Pinoy na gumagawa ng dance covers, alam n’yo ba na may all-Filipina K-Pop group
na nag-debut sa South Korea? May isa ring boy group na nagte-train sa ilalim ng
isang Korean entertainment company! Kilalanin sila sa video na ito!
They move, sound and look like K-pop idols. For most of them, they started out
as fans but the need for artistic expression has bred a new generation of
Filipino supporters that are starting to penetrate the K-pop universe.
Look the full description in
the article
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K-Pop idol trainees, ibinahagi ang kanilang mga karanasan sa pag-eensayo
GMA Public Affairs Jul 19, 2017
Maaaring hinahangaan natin ang ilang mga Korean group na mahuhusay hindi lang sa
pagkanta kundi na rin sa pagsasayaw, ngunit alam n'yo ba na matindi pala ang mga
pagsasanay nila bago magamay ang kanilang mga performance? Ang karanasan ng
ilang mga Pinoy K-pop idol trainees, alamin sa video na ito.
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How to be a
K Pop Idol
ABS-CBN News Sep 15, 2019
“Rated K” gets to know the members of K-pop-inspired Filipino boyband SB19, and
learns how they trained under the so-called Korean training system. Academy
director and trainer Adelaide Hong gives information about her simple training
system.
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K-pop concert
Filipino K-pop fans flocked to the Philippine Arena and witnessed the successful "Best of Best Kpop" concert, which featured
Super Junior, Girls' Generation, BTOB, and Red Velvet. Apr 15,
2015.
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Korean Pop Culture - K-Pop in the Philippines
An Ethnography of Korean Pop addiction.
This features stories of Filipino K-Pop fanatics, how they got interested in
K-Pop and how this has changed their lives.
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Korean Cultural Center brings back 'Pinoy K-Pop Star' competition
Jul 22, 2021 CNN Philippines
The Korean wave has completely taken the Philippines by storm.
Pinoys just can't get enough of everything Korean, and most especially K-Pop.
And this year, the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines is bringing back
the country's biggest K-Pop competition.
This time, it's all about dancing.
To tell us more about the '2021 Pinoy K-pop Star Transcend' we have here KCC
Public Relations Officer Maureen Belmonte
WeCanBeAnything is an education advocacy campaign, a
partnership between the Apl.de.Ap Foundation, AdAF and the Ninoy and Cory
Aquino Foundation, NCAF.
PH choirs dominate int'l competitions in Europe, Japan
July 29, 2017
Philippine church-based choirs
Imusicapella and
Kammerchor Manila win top prizes
in international choral competitions
Repertory Philippines
The vision for Repertory Philippines was the late Zeneida Amador’s dream for
Philippine Theater - to make theater-going a social habit in the Philippines and
to build a theater industry that would enable talented Filipinos to work at what
they love.
In line with this vision, Repertory Philippines Foundation,
Inc. , a professional theater company, has for 50 years constantly produced
plays and musicals of universal interest, in English, and has set standards of
artistry for both production and performance in the industry.
Philippine Opera Company
the only opera company that produces regular
opera productions.
With an enviable position as one of finest and most
versatile choral groups, the PVE enjoys an elite
membership composed of seasoned choral artists from illustrious institutions of
learning and esteemed citadels of faith from various denominations.
the Philippines’ Ambassadors of Culture through music, are one
of the pioneers of the Kundiman genre. The group’s unwavering
passion has kept the Kundiman flame burning.
Lubi-Lubi a Waray folk song - Look lyrics and more below
HERE
University of the Philippines Manila Chorale, UPMC
the official performing
group for choral music of the University of the Philippine Manila. Its aim is to
produce excellent performances in order to uplift Filipino music and culture
through choral music.
the official
choir of the University of the Philippines. As an internationally-competitive
performing group, Korus has perfected versatility in singing classical, folk,
pop and Broadway musical genres.
formed in 2001 by graduating members of the Ateneo College
Glee Club who had then just completed a very successful tour of Europe, bagging
top prizes in Italy, Ireland, Slovenia, France, Germany and Hungary. Since then,
the ACS has established itself as a formidable presence in the
musical landscape.
Polytechnic University of the Philippines Laboratory High
School Chorale, PUPLHS Chorale
one of the major performing musical groups based in the
Polytechnic University of the Philippines in Manila.
The PUPLHS Chorale has won numerous accolades and
citations, locally and internationally, including diplomas from the 4th Voyage
of Songs International Chorale Festival and 1st Vietnam International Choir
Festival and Competition.
A Cappella Manila, ACM
one of the most respected vocal ensembles today.
In its almost twenty years of existence, the group has concertized extensively
in the Philippines under the auspices of the Outreach Program of the Cultural
Center of the Philippines.
"Local Legends" explores the colorful and once-famous world of kao ka, or
Hokkien-style Chinese opera. Kao ka scholar Percy Ng discusses what the opera is
all about, saying that it was considered as one of the major forms of
entertainment for the Filipino-Chinese community in the old times.
one of the oldest orchestras in Asia. Founded by Dr. Alexander
Lippay in 1926, the orchestra has played a major role in Philippine history,
including acting as a symbol of resistance during the Second World War. Today,
the Manila Symphony Orchestra provides a showcase for young Filipino musical
talent.
University of Cebu, Rondalla and Symphonic Orchestra
UC-RSO
The UC-RSO is divided into 3 groups - the Rondalla, the Strings and the
Symphonic Band. Anyone who has the talent to play any musical instrument and who
knows how to sing can be a member and is given a
scholarship grant.
The Kontemporaryong Gamelan Pilipino draws inspiration from
this ancient and profound source nurtured and sustained by the depth, wealth and
cultural diversity of the Philippines and her Asian roots. Widely identified by
its acronym Kontra-GaPi, the group strives to express music and kindred arts
from indigenous well-springs, reaping from the people and giving back to them in
new form “as magical as the moonlight and constantly changing as water”.
Mr. Milo Paz's documentary workshop at UPFI January to Feb
2009 Post production in Blue Crest Arts --
#MoveSessions featuring Kontra GaPi
September 24, 2017
#MoveSessions is an online live jam that showcases the talent of up-and-coming
artists from communities and schools. Kontemporaryong Gamelan Pilipino is the
resident ethnic music, and dance ensemble of the College of Arts and Letters of
the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman, and the Commission on Human
Rights (CHR).
The group perform 3 pieces namely, Sayaw Pagdiriwang, a couple of chants, and
Sayaw Pinoy Sayaw
idiophones,
aerophones, chordophones, and membranophones
‘Sound of science’: Gov’t researchers create PH’s digital
indigenous instrument sounds database
June 4, 2021 Charissa Luci-Atienza The legacy of indigenous Filipino instruments and artists should be
preserved. With this in mind, state researchers have created an “open-source digital
database” that serves as repository of audio recording of more than 100
indigenous musical instruments found in the country, the Department of Science
and Technology (DOST) said Friday, June 4.
Museo Musiko
The music and the
instruments in this virtual museum come from a private
collection displayed in a little museum.
List of Philippine musical instruments
To the ancient Filipinos and even to our present cultural communities, music is
used to communicate feelings and emotions. It is used as part of their daily
activities, rituals, ceremonies, festivities, and other celebrations.
The Philippines is rich in different kinds of musical instruments or
sound-producing instruments made by its ethnic groups. These group discovered
that different sounds are produced by various sources. The differences lie in
the manner of construction, the style of playing, and their size.
Kulibit - kollitong - saluray - togo or takumbu and many more
local names
The kulibit is a type of an idiochord tube zither. Narrow lengthwise cuts are
made on the surface of a bamboo tube. A wedge is inserted under the cuts forming
two strings out of the bamboo itself. The player holds the bamboo tube
vertically in front of the body, supporting it with the palms of both hands. The
thumb, middle and index fingers pluck the strings in alteration to produce short
melodic ostinati.
It is the zither played by the Kalinga people
. The instrument
consists of a long tube of bamboo which has been slit to allow five or six
strands of the bamboo husk to be played as "strings". The instrument is also
played by the Bontoc and Tinguian people who call it the kollitong, and the
Manobo and Tiruray people, who call it the saluray, togo or takumbu.
How does a Cebu guitar sound like? - and - Jerry's Guitar,
Cebu Philippines - Luvy Playing The Guitar
Cebu - Filipino Guitar Factories
The process of hand made guitar production in Cebu from the block of wood to the
final product.
Cebu’s Famous Guitars
Guitars especially
made from Cebu are famous throughout the Philippines because of their affordable
price, world-class quality and durability.
Susing's Guitar - Cebu
has become a popular guitar brand here and abroad. They are currently exporting
guitars and ukulele products to some states in the US, Europe and Asia, aside from
the high demand from tourists who visit Cebu and the local market.
Lumanog Guitars
Behind The Strings
Interesting info on Lumanog guitars..
Octavina
a guitar-shaped Filipino instrument with
large Spanish influence from the 16th to the 19th century
The Philippine bandurria (banduria)
a 14-string bandurria used in many folkloric
songs, with 16 frets and shorter neck than the 18 string bandurria. This
instrument probably evolved while the Spanish occupation
occurred, from 1555 to 1898. The Filipino bandurria is used in an orchestra of
plucked string instruments called rondalla.
The original bandurrias of the Medieval period had three
strings. During the Renaissance they gained a fourth string. During the Baroque
period the bandurria had 10 strings (5 pairs). The modern bandurria has 12
strings (6 pairs). The strings are tuned in unison pairs, a major-third above a
standard guitar, to G#, c#, f#, b, e and a
Angeli is a 10 y.o. student of New Era University, NEU, member of the NEU Rondalla group and famous in the Philippines
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Pampanga's Bandurria
ABS-CBN News May 3, 2019
"Local Legends" features the story of bandurria maker Dante de Guzman. He
recalls how he learned to build bandurria and how he started working at Bandilla
Musical Instruments Company. Then, he shows the process of building a bandurria.
Later, he talks about the health risks associated with his job that caused his
brother's death and why China poses a threat to the local musical instruments
market. Finally, he shares how his town's guitar-making tradition is being
passed on to the next generation.
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Music At The Mercado
4 Sep 2016 by Peter White
We buy
fruit from a family-owned stall at the Danao Public Market. The daughter of the
owners is often there and we saw her playing a musical instrument a few weeks
ago. I had never seen anything like it before. It had 14 strings and looked a
bit like a mandolin. I shot a short clip of her playing and asked if we could
make a longer video. The instrument is a Filipino variation of the Spanish
bandurria.
a single-headed
Philippine drum, primarily used as a supportive instrument in the
kulintang ensemble. Among the five main kulintang instruments, it is the only
non-gong element of the Maguindanao ensemble.
Also called a dbakan, debakan (Maguindanao), dadabuan,
dadaboon (Maranao), libbit (Tausug), tibubu (Poso) and a tiwal (Kulawi and
Minahasa).
Many Forms of Slit Drums
Bamboo Musical Instruments
Filipinos make a wide variety of musical instruments,
wind, string or percussion. Among the wind instruments are the kalaleng
(Tinggian flute), bansik (Zambales Negrito flute), lantuy (Visayan bamboo
clarinet), tulali (Sulod flute), sahunay (Tausug flute), diwdiw-es
(Abra-Tinggian panpipe), nose flutes called baliing (Apayao) or kipanaw (Abra
Tinggian) and budyong (Hanunuo Mangyan flute) and not to forget
Las Piñas Bamboo Organ
PHILIPPINE BAMBOO INSTRUMENTS
Corazon Dioquino
and
The Bamboo Instruments of the Panay Bukidnon
Maria Christine M. Muyco
Angklung
a musical
instrument made of bamboo tubes attached to a bamboo frame. The tubes are carved
to have a resonant pitch when struck and are tuned to octaves. The base of the
frame is held in one hand, whilst the other hand strikes the instrument. This
causes a repeating note to sound. Each of three or more performers in an
angklung ensemble play just one note or more, but all together complete melodies
are produced.
watwatworld wrote May 24, 2012: Video taken at Tam-awan Festival
During the Cordillera Song and Dance Workshop. Native mountain bamboo musical
intruments.
a native bamboo wind
instrument, which is a variation of the well-known panflutes
or panpipes. It is made of bamboo with one of its end closed via the node of the
bamboo. It also does not have finger holes or tone holes which is unlike
popular aerophones like flutes that have finger holes or tone holes to play
different pitches on the instrument. But Diwas compensate on this by grouping
pipes of graduated length together.
Other names: Dad-ayu (Balangaw), Diwdiwas (Bontoc),
Saggeypo (Kalinga), Dewdew-as (Tingguian)
Remark these are albums in the album about Music - Bamboo
flute
Paldong
lip valley flute a Kalinga instrument made of bamboo. It's main function are for
courting women, self-entertainment and recreation. May 7, 2014
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Tongali Nose Flute
a four holes nose flute one hole in the back played by the Kalinga and other peoples of Luzon.
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Kristine Ursua of Pasay City, Metro Manila plays the song
Kailangan Kita using a Maestro Bamboo Flute accompanied with a grand piano by
Ferdz Bautista. Performed at the Church of the Holy Trinity, Makati
City on June 7, 2009.
The tumpong also inci by Maranao
a type of bamboo flute used by the Maguindanaon,
half the size of the largest bamboo flute, the palendag.
The Palendag
also called Pulalu
(Manabo and Mansaka), Palandag (Bagobo), Pulala (Bukidnon) and Lumundeg
(Banuwaen) is a type of Philippine bamboo flute, the largest one used by the
Maguindanaon
No music captures the essence of the Kutawato Plains and the Liguasan Marsh
better than the melancholic sound of the Palendag.
Remark this is an album in the album about Music - Bamboo flute
Pasiyak – most common etniko instrumental of Visayas
Pasiyok
Bamboo whistle flute
with closed end and no finger holes
Pinatubo Ayta
Bamboo Jaw harp or mouth harp, often
referred to as jew's harp
Found all over the Philippines, the
mouth harp is called Kubing or Kumbing among the Mindanao trives, Maguindanao and Maranao, Kulaing in
Cotabato, Subing in Visayas, Barmbaw among the Tagalogs, Kollibaw among the
Negritos, Kinaban among the Hanunoo Mangyans, Afiw, made of metal among the
Bontocs, and Coding among the Ibaloys and Kalingas
yehoseff wrote on Nov 17, 2009: The bamboo buzzer Bungkaka
/Balingbing from Kalinga, Cordillera. Taken during my lecture/workshop on
Philippine traditional music as part of the British International school music
festival held in Manila, November 13-15, 2009.
DOST commits to preserve
gong-making tradition in Cordillera
July 9, 2021Charissa Luci-Atienza
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is committed to ensure that the
gong-making tradition in Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), especially
among the youth, will be preserved.
DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña said the department through its
Metals Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC) provided equipment and
trainings in Benguet to involve the youths in honing and mastering the craft.
Gangsa
not to be confused with the Balinese musical
instrument with the same name is indigenous to the cultures found in the
mountain regions the Cordillera.
Look it as pdf
HERE
A symbol of unity in diversity – The Story of the Cordillera Unity Gong
September 20, 2018
The Cordillera Region is home to various groups with their own unique cultural
practices, traditions, crafts, and dialects. The gong, or gangsa in the local
dialect, has always been an important part of the Cordillera people’s culture
that has been passed on from one generation to another. The gangsa is a single
hand-held smooth-surfaced gong with a narrow rim. It comes in various sizes and
metal components and is beaten with a padded stick
Agung
a set of two
wide-rimmed, vertically-suspended gongs used by the Maguindanao, Maranao and
Tausug people as a supportive instrument in
kulintang ensembles
The Babendil
a single,
narrow-rimmed Philippine gong used primary as the “timekeeper” of the
Maguindanao kulintang ensemble
The Gandingan
a
set of four large, hanging gongs used by the Maguindanao as part of their
kulintang ensemble.
Traditionally, women were only ones allowed to play the gandingan
The Bagobo are an indigenous Proto-Austronesian tribe of
Mindanao. Here is a traditional Bagobo Agung ensemble taken by
anthropologist Robert Garfias in Mindanao during the 1960s.
Kulintang performance --
Photos of Kulintangs and Kulintang performance --
Kulintang - Tidtu Sinabaysabay
As played by the SEA Music Kulintang Palabunibunyan Ensemble
Look the full description of Tidtu Sinabaysabay and the
video
HERE -- Kulintang ensemble, Mindanao, 1966
This film footage was taken by anthropologist Robert Garfias in the village of
Nuling now Simuay, Sultan Kudarat, Mindanao island in 1966.
-- Susie Ibarra Electric Kulintang at the UN
Philippine Cultural Society presents Susie Ibarra Electric Kulintang at the
United Nations --
Tagakaolo Kulintang instrumental
Kulintang gongs are played in Mindanao. The Palabuniyan Kulintang Ensemble performs, and Executive Director
and Master Musician Danny Kalanduyan tells about one particular set of gongs -
gandingan - that are used for communicating without words.
Remark these are albums in the album T'boli - The People of
Lake Sebu
The T'boli (Lemuhen)
traditional Instruments
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T'boli Kulintang and Hegalong performances, Lake
Sebu, Mindanao
Private T'boli musical performance with Kulintang Gongs and an Impromptu
Hegalong demonstration, 2-stringed T'boli guitar, on location in Lake Sebu,
Mindanao. Videography and editing by Alan C. Geoghegan.
Kutiyapi
Also called:
Kutyapi, Kutiapi (Maguindanaon)
Kotyapi (Maranao)
Kotapi (Subanon)
Fegeren (Tiruray)
Faglong, Fuglung (B'laan)
Kudyapi (Bukidnon and Tagbanua)
Hegelong (T’boli)
Kuglong, Kadlong, Kudlong or Kudlung (Manobo, Mansaka, Mandaya, Bagobo and
Central Mindanao)
Kusyapi (Palawan)
The kutiyapi is a two-stringed, fretted
boat-lute, is the only stringed instrument among the Maguindanaon.
culturecebu wrote on Aug 27, 2009 KADANGYAN is one of Cebu's foremost ethnic
bands, composing and playing in their own unique style. Most of their
instruments are original and handmade from natural products.
on kulintang, gandingan and agong, assortment of gongs in Al Jamelah Weaving
Center, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao. Overshadowed by corruption and impunity
currently magnified by the press. Maguindanao stands for a rich and proud
centuries-old heritage that forms the multifarious fabric of Philippine culture.
Musical instruments of the Philippines
Many good photos and sounds of: Babendil,
Dabakan, Gongs of the Philippines, Kulintang
started in its own humble, unique beginnings from a mere
garage to what it is today a 3-storey building complete with education,
training facilities, music library and a concert hall.
School of Rock Philippines
the first Asian franchise of the School of Rock USA located at
Connecticut Arcade, Greenhills Shopping Center, San Juan, Metro Manila
Turn the power up: School of Rock opens in the Philippines
The Academy of Rock
Level 3 Power Plant Mall Amorsolo Drive Makati City, Manila
a music school dedicated to teaching rock and popular
music. With the aim of living by our fundamental principles of raising
musicality, nurturing individuality, inspiring creativity and promoting
appreciation through fun, we have a unique teaching setup that goes beyond that
of a traditional music school.
“Dance Xchange on Air” is a dance concert series participated in by 250
different groups around the country, Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao and the National
Capital Region. There will be a total of 23 shows from October 24, 2020 to
January 23, 2021. The project aims to provide the dance groups opportunity to
dance again. This project is basically educational and informative in nature and
helps in the understanding the plight of the artists and also of some sectors in
the society on the impact of COVID 19 pandemic.
‘Dance Xchange on Air’ in full motion
Marge C. Enriquez March 02, 2021
The dance sector has been most productive in these unusual times, performing
Filipino ethnic and Western dances in open spaces, and shown online
Just before the world came to a halt due to the pandemic, Shirley Halili-Cruz
gathered 10,000 dancers to perform “Unity Dance” in a bid for the Guinness World
Record’s Largest Dance Contingent category.
5 women who pioneered Filipino folk and modern dance
Alexa Villano April 27, 2019
These women have put Filipino folk and modern dance on the map
Look e.g. about the dances Areuana from Negros Occidental, is lively and
interesting like the other Areuana found in Janiuay, Iloilo
in the
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Philippine folk dances
the culture and tradition of the Filipinos. It has
also been a source of culture identify of the people. In this diversified
country, there are also great diversity of dances in different forms and
dynamics that grow out of various times, situation and experiences.
Christmas Dances
Philippine Christmas Dances are dances expressive of the
Christmas season practiced in certain regions.
Aside from the Christmas carols most Filipinos are fond of
during the yuletide season, there are also Christmas dances that are performed
to celebrate this festive time of the year.
Dances of Hostility and Friendship
Embodied Histories of Group Relations in the Agusanen Manobo
Spirit-Possession Yana-an Ritual
by/Jose S. Buenconsejo
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Mananguete
a Visayan
occupational dance in Tolambugan, Lanao. It depicts in pantomime all the stages
of tuba gathering such as sharpening the scythe, cleaning the bamboo containers,
climbing coconut trees, getting tuba, pounding, squeezing and straining the sap
of the mangrove bark, mixing and then tasting the finished product.
If you ask me what’s Cebu’s most sucessful sport, you’ll get a surprising
answer. Basketball? Football? Mountain-biking? Chess? Arnis? None of the above.
It’s Dancesport.
Dance Floor
ABS-CBN News Aug 28, 2019
The video features the rhythm of life of dancers Sebastien Ranchez and April
Antonette Tamon. Ranchez is a street dancer who
is willing to groove his time for education and pursue his passion.
Tamon is a professional dancer and choreographer who dances
for the fulfillment of doing what she loves.
Filipino fingernails
are used to tell the story of Sari, a goddess that disobeyed her father. Learn
to use finger nails in Filipino dancing with this free dance lesson video from
an award-winning Filipino dancer. Expert: Potri Ranka Manis, Contact:
www.lotusmusicanddance.org - New York, USA. Potri Ranka Manis is an
instructor at Lotus Music and Dance. A daughter of a Philippine
Sultan, she has performed all over the world. Filmmaker: Paul Muller
Filipino fingernails are used e.g. in the videos
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FILIPINO CULTURAL AND FOLK DANCES
Full Guide to Filipino Cultural and Folk Dances, Traditional and
Native Talents and Skills.
Countries in the world
have their own cultures made more colorful, beautiful and vibrant because of
Folk Dances that are reflection of who they are. The
Philippines will not be left behind. The Pearl of The Orient boast of a
varitey of Filipino Folk Dances.
Look the full description of the video
and the dances
HERE
Cultural Dances
Philippine History Project by/Professor Mallare, USF
Cordillera Dances
The
Video: Philippine Cultural Dance - Dances of the Cordilleras
Jan 1, 2020 Cebu Videos
The Pasundayag Dinner Show at Skywaterpark Cebu featuring the cultural/folk
dances of the Cordilleras and the Philippines
Cañao or “Kanyaw”
STRICTLY SPEAKING, there is no such term as cañao or kanyaw as has been
popularized by lowland brethren which collectively refers to any ritual dancing
by indigenous peoples of the Cordillera.
Idudu - Abra, Cordillera A tribal dance
This dance stages a common family life
in the Itneg or Tinguian society. It illustrates the family as the main
foundation of the tribe’s community.
also known as Daling-Daling is the traditional “fingernail”
dance of the Tausug people of the 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 the shoulders, elbows, and wrists –
movements that strongly resemble those of “kontaw silat,” a martial art common
in the Malay Archipelago.
perhaps on of the oldest
and truly Filipino dances originating from lanao del Sur, the Singkil recounts
the epic legend of the Darangen of the Maranao poeple of the Mindanao.
A Thanksgiving Dance of Mountain Province. The video shows so many good details about the story behind the
dance, the dresses, the music and the music-instruments
This tutorial video is part of the Cordillera Dance Powwow
project initiated by Benguet State University in 2011.
Remark this is an album in the album Subanen Tribe
DUGSO
Parangal Dance Company's
32nd Ethnic Dance Festival June 2010
Sungko, Lantapan,
Bukidnon - The Higaonon of Bukidnon province in Mindanao place religion in the
highest regard.
Dugso meaning 'dance' is a
ceremonial dance among the Manobo people in Bukidnon, Agusan and Misamis
Oriental . The Dugso also Dugsu is usually performed during important
occasions like kaliga (feasts) or kaamulan (tribal gatherings).
The dependence of the Tausug on the pomelo tree and its fruits
have created a bond between the two which prompted the Tausug of Jolo, Sulu to
make a dance honoring the latter. The Sua-Ku-Sua or "my pomelo tree" is a dance
that likens the sua´s gentle leaves, attractive fruits, its fragrance and
slender body to that of a lady. Performed by couples, the Sua-Ku-Sua dancers
make use of two white fans that are swayed, as if to signify the swaying of the
leaves of the sua tree while singing along with the music in their rice
powder-covered faces.
Video incl. the Sua Ko Sua Steps
History of the Sakuting Folk Dance
Rianne Hill Soriano
Sakuting
a dance from the Ilocos region - province of Abra It was originally an all-male
dance performance presenting a mock fight between Ilocano Christians and
non-Christian groups of the northern mountains using sticks. It is danced by
children while striking together footlong sticks for rhythm when going from
house to house to solicit gifts
Tinikling is the most popular and best
known of the Philippine dances and former honored as the Philippine national
dance
The older people claim that the
‘Tinikling Ha Bayo’ from which the tinikling dance evolved is more difficult to
perform. It was originally danced between ‘bayuhan’, two wooden pestles used to
pound the husks off the rice grain.
Tinikling
considered the national folkdance with a pair of
dancers hopping between two bamboo poles held just above the ground and struck
together in time to music. Originated from Leyte Province, this dance is in fact
a mimic movement of “tikling birds” hopping over trees, grass stems or over
bamboo traps set by farmers. Dancers perform this dance with remarkable grace
and speed jumping between bamboo poles. It's a difficult yet entertaining
dance because you have to pay attention to the timing and rhythm of the music.
Many dancers add their creativity and grace to this dance as they compete based
on their speed and how many bamboo poles they use to hop around with other
dancers. The attire worn is what the village people of the islands use to wear.
Tinikling
Oct 10, 2019 Peter White
Traditional Tinikling dance of the Philippines performed by the girls of the
Loboc River in Bohol. I have seen the Tinikling done many times by various
groups, including many YouTube videos. This performance was easily the best I
have witnessed.
PAGGAWA Tinikling Dance
Spanish Influence Dances
Rigodon de honor
Originated from Spain, this dance is commonly performed at formal affairs like
inaugural balls where prominent members of the government participate and enjoy.
Video 1: Filipino-Spanish Quadrille Folk Dance Introduced by the French People.
Video 2: the Show dance at Mrs. Consuelo Borja's 90th Birthday Party. Choreo:
Rigodon de Honor by Bernie Principe
Cariñosa
meaning the loving or
affectionate one is a dance of Hispanic origin from the Maria Clara
suite of Philippine folk dances, where the fan or handkerchief plays an
instrumental role as it places the couple in romance scenario.
The Cariñosa replaced the popular Tinikling as the “National Dance of the
Philippines” in 1992
lets dance the Cariñosa
Karen B. Velasco
The Cariñosa
Cariñosa is a word that describes an affectionate, friendly
and lovable woman. This dance is performed in flirtatious manner with fans and
handkerchiefs to assist the dancers’ hide-and-seek movements.
At one baptismal party in the Surigao del Norte, a
young lady named Kanang the nickname for Cayetana, considered the best dancer
and singer of her time, was asked to dance the Sibay. She became so enthusiastic
and spirited during the performance that she began to improvise movements and
steps similar to the movements of itik, the duck, as it walks with short, choppy
steps and splashes water on its back while calling to its mate. The people liked
the dance so much that they all imitated her. There are six separate foot
sequences in the series of Itik-Itik steps.
Incl. an Itik-Itik instructional video and examples of the dance
The Gayong-gayong
a playful
Muslim dance which originated from the province of Aklan on the island of Panay
in Capiz. In most rural areas that have get-togethers, they opt to use this
dance which gives so much joy and pleasure, both to the dancers and the
audience.
Kaamulan festival dances
Abaruray
a
contraction of the words Aba and Ruray. Aba is an exclamation which is
equivalent to “Hey!” or “Hi!” in English. Ruray is a nickname for Aurora.
Alcamfor
Its name is derived
from the plant of the same name having a peculiar hot and aromatic smell. Female
dancers hold handkerchiefs scented with the "alcamfor" naphtalene balls
believed to induce romance. The dance came from Leyte
Alitaptap
is the
firefly. This is a very simple dance that is taught to children.
Aray
a dance whose words are
sung in Chabacano Ermitaño - Chabacano-ermitense a hybrid of Spanish that was
only spoken in the Ermita district before the turn of the century and today is
extinct. The dance itself is a flirtatious one that involves graceful use of the
pañuelo, or shawl, and tambourines. Aray means ouch in Tagalog.
The song sung to accompany the Aray dance is entitled Pasacalle
from Negros Occidental, is lively and interesting like the other Areuana found
in Janiuay, Iloilo.
This video is Areuana Folk Dancing DMMMSU CIT Intramurals
2012 Aug 23, 2012
Asik
In the Muslim area in the
Philippines the dance is usually performed by the lady-in-waiting to the
daughter of the Sultan - Bayanihan Philippine Dance Company
This is performed by a solo madien, adorned with fine beads
and make up, long head scarf. She would dance to win the favor of her Sultan
master. Many time the girls would dance to win the hearts of her master or to
make up for a wrong she had done. She would give her whole heart and soul into
this performance to soften the heart of her master to accept her.
Atin Cu-Pung Singsing
Bagobo and Ifugao tribal music-dances - NAMCYA 2009
BAGOBO
The Bagobo are a tribe in Davao province on the island of
Mindano. The dance is a demonstration of footwork with the music provided by a
unique instrument called tagungguan which consists of a series of small gongs
suspended by ropes from a triangular rack. The dancers wear bells around their
legs.
All movements of the Bagobo are done in any direction. Each figure maybe
repeated a number of times.
Bahay Kubo
Bakya
a very interesting and lively dance. In this dance, young girls
and boys are supposed to be teasing each other rhythmically with their bakya, wooden clog, a traditional footwear
Banga-Salidsid
Bayluhay
ECD Dance Company
Bellydance - Filipina examples
Manila bellydance teacher - artist Jill Ngo performs Yearning
in Lucena City Oct 16 2010. The Goddesses of Bellydance had an outdoor
bellydance concert at Quezon Premier Hotel in Lucena City. It rained in the
middle of the concert, so they decided to continue the show in the hotel's
indoor restaurant.
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Bellydancing to Entrance of the Stars on a 18th Birthday
Debut. Dance as taught by Patpat Kong and performed by the LCB Performing Arts
Dance Company, in Davao City.
Bendian
(Bendiyan) is
performed for many reasons. Some of which are to heal a prolong illness, relieve
natural calamities such as famine and drought, and to celebrate a bountiful
harvest. However, the biggest Bendian is to celebrate a victory in war and a
successful headhunt. The arrival of succesful head takers, called "ulul" is met
with great festivities by the entire village. The Bendian festival celebrated by
the Benguet, Ibaloy, and Kankanay is always big and extraordinary. It involves
the village circling and dancing around the ulul leader while executing various
arm movements. Lasting until the wee hours of the night, the bedian ritual ends
on the sound of the loudest oway or war cry. This version of Bendian centers
around the maiden's part of the circle.
Binasuan
Originated in
Pangasinan Province “meaning with the use of drinking glasses”, this vibrant
dance basically shows off balancing skill of the performers. Glasses filled with
rice wine are placed on the head and on each hand carefully maneuvered with
graceful movements. This dance is common in weddings, fiestas and special
occasions.
Binatbatan
Binislakan
The municipality of Lingayen in Pangasinan was derived from the
Chinese word Li-King-Tung, meaning to look backward and forward, by the
Chinese settlers in the area long ago. The binislakan dance was performed to
commemorate the stay of Limahong, a Chinese pirate who built his kingdom in
Lingayen. Binislakan, meaning the use of sticks, imitates two chopsticks used
by the Chinese for eating.
Binoyugan
A dance originally
from the Ilokano region of Pangasinan. Binoyugan features women balancing on their heads a banga or clay pot which they use to
fetch water from the river or well, or in which to cook rice. The dance
culminates with the women laying stomach down on stage, and rolling from side to
side, all while balancing the pot.
BLIT-B'LAAN
Courtship dance of the B'laan of Davao del Sur imitating
forest birds during the mating season. All movements of the Blit-B'laan are done
with the knees slightly bent.
Bulaklakan
a lovely and
attractive dance performed during the celebrations of Santa Cruz de Mayo in
front of a processional altar. Videotaped and edited by
Alan Geoghegan,
Aug. 2009. Premiered at the Filipino-American Association of Greater Columbia,
SC's 19TH Annual Gala on Aug. 29. 2009
Bumayah and Uyauy dances
Bumayah
Uyaoy / Uyauy
This Ifugao
wedding festival dance is accompanied by gongs and is performed by the affluent
to attain the second level of the wealthy class. Wealthy people Kadangyan who
have performed this dance are entitled to the use of gongs at their death
performed during festival for a good harvest in Yabton,
Ivisan, Capiz performed by/FCU Silak Dance Company
Look above about FCU Silak Dance Company above
HERE
Danza
a folk dance of
Cuban origin which became popular in the late 19th century, also known as
habanera or danza habanera. The habanera is a social dance in duple time and
performed in a ballroom or on a stage.
The Argentine writer Carlos Vega, 1898-1966 traces its
origin to the English contra dance or square dance, which was then assimilated
into Spain as contradanza or danza. Around 1825, it was brought to Cuba in this
form where it was combined with Afro-Cuban rhythms; and around 1850, it was
transformed into the habanera.
DAYANG-DAYANG
A Muslim dance
from Mindanao province. A colorful and glittering costume composed of many
dancers with one very pretty STAR DANCER as DAYANG-DAYANG, the Princess. Sorry
not shown in these videos: The highlight of the dance is the sitting of the
princess in two bamboo poles placed in the male dancers shoulder, and while she
is sitting, she moves her body and her hands to the music and the fast beat
continues until it lasts.
Dinuyya
a festival dance
from Lagawe, Mt. Province. This is performed in social gatherings and other
festivities celebrating important events like the canao, a thanksgiving or a
wedding.
Esperanza
a lively dance from Camarines Sur. It was supposedly
named after a lovely maiden called Esperanza. The steps of this dance are simple
but interesting. For costume, the girl wears balintawak or patadyong and the
boy barong tagalog with white trousers. Music is divided into two parts: A and
B. Formation: Partners stand side by side about three feet from each other,
facing the audience. The girl stands at partner's right. Any number of couples
may take part.
Thanks to Arjie Mendoza for the description
ESTUDIANTINA
The Abaknon Estudiantina is one of the three available versions
of Estudiantina dances, popular in its broken Spanish name,
"Estudiantina de Capuleño". The proper term should have been "La Estudiantina
Capuleña". This dance is simply called Estudiantina in the other towns in Samar
where it is also popular.
a harvest dance
that celebrates the bountiful harvest of the gaway - a plant of the taro family
that is grown both for the vegetable and its roots. The female dancer hold a
nigo (bilao in Tagalog) laden as she dances. The music is a fast 3/8 melody and
the steps are simple but beautiful.
Habanera Botolena
It originated from Botolan, Zambales. This dance is a
combination of Spanish and Philippine steps with flamenco influence. This is a
social popular dance in the North among the Ilocanos. It is a courtship dance
but sometimes it is also performed during weddings and other social gatherings.
Habanera de Jovencita
A dance typical of a woman's debut or even her wedding. The
accompanying love ballad was written by Maestro Nitoy Gonzales when he was
courting Jovita Friese, who then choreographed the graceful and beautiful
habanera dance that accompanies it. - Bayanihan Philippine Dance Company
One of the videos is a
Instructional Video - HABANERA dance
Higaonon Mandaya Tribal Dance Offering
Eugene and Natalie Wright, Michael and Robin Smith, Chris Smith and
Melissa Kempf after attending Sunday Worship Service at Buclad General Baptist
Church in Asuncion, Davao del Norte, Philippines last May 1, 2011 watch Mandaya
Tribal Dances which were later on joined in by Eugene, Melissa and Robin
themselves.
Remark this is an album in the album "Higaonon Mandaya
Tribe"
Idaw - Kalinga
a hunting ritual performed before tribal wars. The warriors listen for the
sacred Idaw bird that is said to lead the tribe to victory.
Ifugao Native Dance - Gong music
Apr 27, 2012 cshallag wrote: This was taken during the
thanksgiving of the Lagguy family at Likud, Haliap, Asipulo, Ifugao last April
6, 2012 .The lady who is beating the gong is Mrs. Maria Tayaban of Haliap
together with the old folks of that barangay. Enjoy dancing!
Remark this is an album in the sub-album "Ifugao Mountain
Tribe"
Imunan
San Jacinto, Pangasinan, a courtship dance, means
jealousy. The dance depicts a love triangle; two girls and one boy. In this
dance, the boy tries to please the girls who are trying their best to get his
attention and favor. The boy shows an admirable attempt to please both girls by
paying attention, flirting, and dancing with them, one after the other. The
attempt is successful and at the end of the dance, all is sweetness and harmony
among the three dancers.
Inalimango
This dance which
originated in Capiz depicts the movement of crabs, alimango as they crawl,
bite, wrestle, and break each ether’s claws.
The Itneg are one of the Austronesian tribes based in the mountainous
region of northern Luzon island. Their alternate name is
"Tinguian" which comes from the Malay term "Tinggi" meaning "highlands". Here's
the traditional "Tadok" dance related to other highland Luzon tribes dances
such as the "Tadek" of the neighboring Bontok tribe. This video gem was filmed
by anthropologist Robert Garfias in the 1960s.
The Janggay dance of the Badjao people takes its name from the
metal fingernails worn by the women on special occasions.
The Janggay or 'Igal Janggay" is one
Badjao dance that is performed to the tradition of the Pangalay. Pangalay being
a predominant dance form favorite among the gentle people of the Sulu
archipelago. Janggay refers to metal fingernails or claws that the dancers wear
on their hands as the sinuous movements of pangalay figures are executed. To the
Sama de Laut people it is called "solengkengkeng". The janggay is supposed to
enhance or magnify the dancer's hand twists and wrist flicks because it serves
like a sort of an extension. From the usual starting position, the Sinalayan,
the dance progresses to different pangalay postures moving to a dampened sound
of local gongs. Emphasis is however, not moved away from the janggay, the object
of the dance. Ref.: e.g.
Hiyas Philippine Folk Dance Company
Bernard1981 on Jul 9, 2008
- Tambuli Cultural Dance Troupe - wrote: Contrary to popular belief, there is no
such thing as a "janggay" dance found among the Tausugs and Sama Dilaut (bajau).
Ramon Obusan created the dance based on his research of dances from the Sulu
Archipelago. Pangalay is the classical dance that is part of the Philippines heritage.
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a lively
festival dance in Camohaguin, Gumaca, Quezon.
It is derived from the words Jota and valse, means waltz, a
step or a dance in three-four time. The male wears barong tagalog and black
trousers and female wears Maria Clara dress.
Jota Cabangan
a courtship dance from Cabangan,
Zambales, which is performed by the bride and groom at the traditional feast on
the eve of the wedding day, called sinadag. The dance depicts the usual actions
that were done by the groom in courting his bride, like whispering by the
window, touching the girl's feet secretly under the table, and following the
girl around.
Jota Echagueña
Jota ha Kalipay - Dance of Happiness
a popular festival dance among the towns and
barrios of Western Samar, especially in the coastal towns of Catbalogan,
Zumarraga, Villareal and Talalora. It is a native version which the common folks
have adapted from the original jota. At present, it is still danced as an
amenudo in fiestas, weddings and other socials and has often been called Dance
of Happiness.
Jota Isabela
A fine example of
a filipinized spanish jota, but unlike other jotas this dance does not use
elongated bamboo castanets. This Ilocano dance was first performed by the
Ilocano settlers of the woodlands of old Isabela.
Jota de Paragua
Named after the old name of Palawan province, this dance retains the fiery
flavor of the Jota, coming from the once popular Spanish capital of Seville and
adapted by the local dancers of Palawan. The ladies wave their manton, or
decorative shawl, while the egentlemen keep brisk pace with bamboo castanets.
a
version of jota dance from Batangas. This was very popular during the time of
Dr. Jose Rizal. Female dancers wear Maria Clara dress while male dancers wear
barong tagalog and black trousers.
Thanks to Arjie Mendoza for the description
Kakawati
glorifies the beauty of
kakawati, marikakao, or madre de cacao. Only girls perform this dance.
Dancers are dressed in balintawak style. They hold a twig of kakawati blossoms
in each hand, about a foot in length.
Kalapati
a lovely dance patterned afteer the characteristic movements
of the kalapati or doves as they court-bowing, billing and cooing. It depicts
the typical traits of the Ilocanos, simplicity, naturalness and shyness. It
originated from Cabugao, Ilocos Sur.
Kappa Malong-Malong
Maranao Muslim Tribal Dance, Cotabato. This Maranao dance is
performed with women wearing malong and shawl, mantle or head piece, whereas men
wear sash or waist band, shorts or bahag and head gear or turban traditionally
worn in the fields.
Kasanduayan
This dance came
from Marawi City, Lanao del Sur. Maranao women living near the shores of Lake
Lanao walk nobly with their distinctive movements, most particularly their
graceful sway. Girl wears tight long-sleeved blouse in royal colors such as
golden yellow, green, pink , violet and velvet red.
Kataka-Taka
Kalatong
a rural dance that is named after the 3-foot bamboo object that
the dancers wear around their necks or waists. They beat this object in a fast
rhythm, believing this will bring luck and drive away evil spirits.
Kalatong or Karatong
Kalatong or Karatong have dancers use kalatong or bamboo
tube about a yard long, tied horizontally below the waist and struck by two
sticks to tap the rhythm of the dance. there are two dances:
The Tobong Kalatong, from Pangasinan, which is a ceremonial
dance performed to frighten the evil spirits away.
Bunga Mangga, from Cuyo, Palawan, is a part of the Karatong
in which dancers collect flowers from the mango tree - thus the bunga mangga
contraption.
Kini Kini
Kini means the Royal
Walk. Maranao women performed this dance with scarves. The beauty of the scarve
and the talent and grace in which it is displayed. Their small steps, or
"kini-kini" is a sign of good upbringing and shows their elite social
upbringing.
One of the videos with instructional
Komintang or kumintang
is the name given to several distinct styles,
techniques and forms in music and dance probably originating in the areas used
by early Spanish cartographers and chronicles to denote a large province
centering around what is known as Batangas. Early 19th-century travelers'
accounts often mention the kumintang as a Tagalog "chant national", describing
them as dance-songs performed by pairs of men and women, with texts concerning
love and courtship. All accounts mention a glass of coconut wine passed from
hand to hand by the dancers as they sing. Look more about kumintang or komintang
HERE
Konan
The name of the dance is derived from the old Spanish-era
silver coin the "conant". It is notable that Pangasinan folk and traditional
dances are fond of dance props. Popular among these props are the bangko,
coconut shells with lighted candles inside, fans, wine glasses, sticks, takuko,
and even earthen pots filled with water or camote. And for these dance- a coin!
The konan is in fact a game for children played in the same way as the 'cookie
snatch game' where a small cookie placed in the forehead must reach the mouth by
making all sorts of facial contortions. The dance could have been derived from
this game.
Kundansoy
Kundiman
KUNDAY-KUNDAY
Learn how to dance KUNDAY-KUNDAY
Kunday literally means to move the hands gracefully
somewhat like a kumintang. When adults want small children to show them some
artistic and graceful hand movements then are asked to kunday. Nov 2, 2014
Kuratsa Binisaya
is highly favored by the Visayan people especially
the Waray people of the Eastern Visayan region
La Jota Lalloqueña
La Jota Manileña
a dance
named after the capital city, Manila, where an adaptation of
Castilian Jota afloats with the clacking of bamboo castanets played by the
dancers themselves. The costume and the graceful movements of the performers
noticeably inspired by Spanish Culture.
La Jota Moncadena
one of the most famous interpretation and adaptation of the
Aragonese Jota dance. People of Moncada, Tarlac, call it rather by a different
name: Jota Florana. The Jota Folrana was danced to the Ilocano/Yogad bamboo
musical instrument ensemble called tallelet. Dance anthropologist Ramon Obusan
said that the Jota Florana was danced to accompany a bereaved family to the
burial of a loved one. The high pitched clicking of the bamboo clickers are
supposed to represent melancholy wails. The slow portion of the dance is in fact
named patay (death) or desmayo (fainting) that is performed to a very slow
marcha funebre. The same dance figure is found in another Ilocano dance, the Ti
Liday which in Ilocano means 'sorrow' or grief-stricken' The Jota Moncadeña
similar to other Filipinized versions of the Spanish jota is literally mixe-up
in flavor. The dance combines Spanish and Ilocano dance steps and music.
Lanceros de Tayabas
Tabayas, Quezon - Lanceros takes its name from the chivalrous knights and
lanciers of King Arthur's fame. Taking off from the tournament grounds, the
lanciers was reinterpreted into a form of dance performed in great ballrooms of
majestic palaces where noble gentlemen crossed lines with graceful ladies. In
Tayabas, the dance came to be known as Lanceros de Tayabas, noted as a
divertissement for the comedia stage-play, also a Spanish import.
Lapay Bantigue
Lapbad - Scarf Dance - Lap-bad
performed by a group of Arumanon Manobo girls from Midsayap,
Cotabato
La Simpatika
Simpatika Pangasinan means demure, charming, and lovable;
qualities of a senorita deeply in love. The flavor and context of La Simpatika
centers on love exploits of gentlemen suitors who are after the love of their
life. In the Philippines where moral rules are strict and binding, society calls
for the ladies to be impeccably demure and gentlemen to be prim and proper.
LAWISWIS KAWAYAN
A Waray
folk song that has become popular throughout the archipelago. The
dance is probably a late choreography to the folk song. There are four versions
to the Lawiswis Kawayan dance: one from Kolambugan, Lanao performed by the Waray
settlers in that place. Another version from Eastern Samar uses a
"bangko/puruk-anan" as an implement to the dancing. The male dancers have a
mango leaf on their mouth in one figure of the dance.
Leron, Leron Sinta
a festival dance adapted from the popular folk song,
"Leron, Leron, Sinta". This is a favorite dance of the old people of Parang,
Marikina. The female wears balintawak style, tapis, soft panuelo around the
neck, and chinelas as footwear. On the other hand, the male wears camisa de
chino or barong tagalog, white trousers and chinelas as footwear.
LULAY
Madrileña folk dance
Maglalatik - also called Magbabao
This mock-war dance - The maglalatik -, originating from the Spanish Regime
is a four part war dance telling a story between a battle between the Muslims
and the Christians. Maglalatik depicts a fight between the Moros and the
Christians over the. The first two parts of the dance, the Palipasan
and the Baligtaran, show the heated encounter between the two groups. The last
two parts, the Paseo and the Sayaw Escaramusa, show their reconciliation.
Instead of being armed with sticks, the dancers wear a harness of coconut shells
on their hands, chest, back, hips, and thighs.
The name of the dance comes from the Filipino word "Latik",
which means "fried coconut milk curd" residue left after the coconut milk has
been boiled, a coconut product that is used in Filipino cooking, particularly
in snacks.
Maglangka
Tausug dancers are trained by highly-skilled dance trainors that
strictly adhere to traditional style of their dances. The Maglangka (means 'to
dance') rehearses young girls trainees to the correct posturing or hand
movements and placements which are in turn very basic in learning more elaborate
Tausug dances like the
Pangalay.
was a favorite dance of the people of Laguna and
Quezon during the Spanish Era.
Manang Biday
Courtesy of II-Albert Einstein
Mantones de Seda
A strong poetic echo from the Iberian influenced past, danced to the rondalla.
Like many other jotas, it has the usual stamping and the use of unstrung
castanets. A special feature of the dance showcases the many ways of using the
Manton de Manila
Maya is the filipino
name for sparrow. This dance mimics the maya as they play in the rice fields and
the sky. This dance is popular in the Samar and Leyte islands
Mazurka Boholana
A Traditional
Ballroom dance very popular in Bohol.
Nasudi
a favorite
festival dance of Dingras, Ilocos Norte and in Bohol.
Nilambay
Pagapir also known as Kapagapir
Riza dancing Pagapir - Pagapir is a traditional dance that depicts the royal
manner of "walking" among the Maranao people, who live mainly around the Lake
Lanao, Lanao del Sur, This dance is usually performed to commence an important
affair. Dancers of this dance are usually from the royal court or high society
group of Lanao Province. Ladies of the royal court perform this graceful,
manipulating fans called "apir" while emphasizing their small steps kini-kini,
which symbolizes their good manners and prominent family background - a sign of
good upbringing.
Pagdiwata
Pagdiwata Origin: A
ceremonial dance of the Tagbanua is a religious rite of the native - either of
thanksgiving or of healing sick people possessed by bad spirit. (ref.:
www.likha.org/Pagdiwata) - Pagdiwata .. a healing ritual dance by the Babaylan
when calling out the Diwata as part of her ritual on healing a sick person.
Babaylan ...he/she is a religious leader among the tribes.. functions as a
healer ..a shaman or oracle ..it is a tradition among most of the filipino
tribes to call upon the Gods through the babaylan to heal the sick or to perform
rituals for thanksgiving and other sacred ceremonies.
is a pot made up of clay use for cooking rice and
others by the ancient Filipinos, and still being used until these days by some
fish vendors, fish are boiled in this clay pot with salt and water until the
salted water is converted to fish sauce. This dance using the "palayok" pot
clay shows how to balance the clay pot on their heads.
Palo-Palo Dance of Batanes
Palo-palo (Palu-palo) means sticks or arnis that were used by the
native Ivatans to fight the forces of the colonizers such as Spaniards and the
Dutch. The natives wear the traditional suit made of indigenous materials from
the bark of trees which were flattened. Photo by Ed Antonio - Palu-palo
Festival of Batanes
means pounder. It´s
commenly used by a woman for washing clothes. It´s made in a wood. It shows the
tradition of filipino in using a Palu-palo every time they´re washing clothes.
It´s originated in Visayan Region
Pamaypay - Paypay
Fans are
called paypay, paipay, pamaypay, abaniko (abanico).
Pamaypay - paypay is used to fan oneself when someone feels hot, but during the
Spanish colonial, pamaypay or fan is used by filipinas to cover their face when
they feel shy or when they have something to whisper to the person next to her.
Pandanggo sa Ilaw Candle dance is a popular from Lubang
Island, Mindoro in the Visayas. This particular pandanggo requires skill
in balancing three lighted oil lamps or tinghoy, one on the head and at the
palms of each hand. It is characterized by lively steps and clapping that varies
in rhythm in 3/4 time. The lights of the candles are said to represent fireflies
that are fluttering in the night.
Pandanggo Oasiwas
literally means the 'Fandango with the
Light'. And yes from the name itself, this dance is that
dance that involved the manipulation of the lights. This dance is from the
Lubang Island, Mindoro. The term 'pandanggo' which means 'fandanggo' in the
Spanish language is actually dance that is characterized by marking time with
the use of clack of castanets, the snapping of the fingers and the stomping of
the feet in the triple-time rhythm. The person that performs this graceful dance
is often called as the 'pandanggera'. The 'pandanggera' then dances holding
three oil lamps which are called as the 'tinghoy'.
Pandanggo Rinconada
Obviously the dance was an offshoot of the Spanish fandango that was introduced
to the natives' repertoire of festival dances. The Pandanggo Rinconada derived
its name from the sub-region of the Bicolandia where a distinct Bikol dialect is
spoken. That subregion comprising the Camarines provinces is called Distrito de
Rinconada. the other sub-regions of Bikol are Bikol Estandarte (Naga district),
Bikol Albayano, Bikol Catanduanes, Bikol Masbatenyo and the Bikol Sorsogon also
called Bisakol due to the heavy Bisayan influence in their language particularly
Waray. In fact, some linguists classify the dialect spoken in Gubat, Sorsogan as
Waray. The Pandanggo Rinconada is a staple among the Christmas veladas (evening
programs or shows) in Nabua, Camarines Sur.
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MUCH more about the Christmas traditions
HERE
PANDERETAS - Las Panderetas
This dance is also called Panderetas de Amor. Panderetas
means tambourines in Spanish. This dance portarays a heavy Spanish influence.
Of the two available versions of this dance, the first one is more Hispanic in
execution. The dance is from Manila. - Bayanihan researches in the early 1950s
discovered this dance in the capital city and has been included in their Maria
Clara Suite since then. 2. version
A second version of the Las Panderetas
is the Yuletide folk dance,
which used to accompany the Christmas carols called Daigon, is the traditional
Christmas dance of Tanza, Iloilo.
The music used in the later is a typical Visayan "daygon - daigon" similar to
the pastores musics used in the pastores traditions in Bikol, Cebu, Leyte, Samar
and some other places outside Visayan.
Look MUCH more about the Christmas traditions
HERE
Pantomina
Dance of the Doves, this dance is the highlight of Sorsogon’s
Kasanggayahan Festival every third week of October. Groups of participants,
mainly elderly in colourful costumes, dance to the tune of Pantomina song. It is
a courtship dance originated from immitating the courtship and lovemaking of
doves that then showed during the dance where men attempt to please the women.
Pantomina Mayor
Paru, Parung Bukid
Paseo de Iloilo courtship and flirtation dance
This is one of the most sophisticated courtship and flirtation
dances of the Spanish era. The gentlemen compete among each other to win the
heart of the dalaga, or young lady, by exemplifying chivalry, grace, and
confidence.
PASIGIN
Capiz Folk Dance -
This dance is about a fisherman trying to catch bangus, shrimps and sugpo with
the use of a sibot fish net, not knowing it has big hole in it. This gives him a
difficult time because the fish keeps slipping out of the net. The movements of
the girls imitate those of the bangus, shrimps and sugpo.
Pasikat na Baso
Pasikat Na Baso
Pañgapisan, Pangasinan Pasikat means to show off and baso means drinking glass.
Dancers display good balance, graceful movements and unusual skill on the top of
a bench with the use of four glasses half full of water or wine.
Paso Doble
A heritage dance
from the Spanish era
Pastores Kawit
Pastora sa Belen
Sheperds of Betlehem, from the Bicol region, is the presentation
of the shepherds singing and dancing from house to house and
is dancers in groups of 6 or 10 performers.
They are the PASTORAS SA BELEN. They are clad in silk dresses in FUSCHIA,
LAVENDER, YELLOW or WHITE with quaint bonnets, ribbons and sometimes wooden
staffs wrapped in red or green crepe paper and garlands. They are accompanied by
a 'manager' who accompanies them on a guitar. They sing PASTORAS SA BELEN, ALLI,
ALLI VAMOS A BELEN! And they say they make good money - for their costume for
next year
Rural Dance - the Pista, or preparation for a Fiesta, party. This
is a Filipino tradition where lavish preparations, music, dance, food, games and
traditional processions traditional occur for special occasions in villages.
Welcoming Guests and Visitors as they dance with colorful
Bumbong ang Guarlands
PITIK MINGAW
A courtship dance of a
young woman and young man who fell in love at first sight. Pitik is a Visayan
word that means Miss.
Polka Bal
Polka Culebra
A heritage dance
from the Spanish era
Polka Sa Nayon
means Polka in
the Village. This dance comes from the province of Batangas. In the old days it
was very popular and was usually danced at all the big social affairs and at the
town fiestas.
a grand parade
of beautiful ladies in their traditional Spanish gowns called Maria Clara and
parasols. With their partners, wearing their traditional Barongs, they gladly
parade, beginning from the church yard going around the town
an adaptation of a tradition in which Kalinga women gather and prepare for a
budong, or peace pact.
The Kalinga borrowed the beautiful word ragragsakan from the Ilocano, which
means "merriment." The two biggest occasions for a ragragsakan in a Kalinga
village are for the homecoming of successful head takers and the culmination of
peace-pact between warring tribes. In this dance, Kalinga maidens balance labba
baskets on their heads, wave colorful tribal blankets, and sing short salidumay
songs as they snake through the terrace dikes and skip through breaks in the
path.
This dance portrays the walk of the industrious Kalinga women, carrying water
pots on their heads and wearing the colorful hand-woven "blankets of life"
around their necks. Their walk imitates the climb up the Rice Terraces in the
Mountain Provinces.
Ragragsakan was discovered by Ramon Obusan in Lubuagan, Kalinga province among
the Kalinga people. Ragragsakan came from the ILOCANO word "ragsak" which means
"happy".
a wide brimmed hat
which protects the Filipinos from the heat of the sun and rain. In this dance,
the salakot is used to enhance the dance figure and hand movement. This salakot
dance can be danced by boys and girls, or just girls. The girls wear a
Balintawak costume and a pair of wooden slipper bakya.
Sala ti Mais
A festival and
thanksgiving dance from Isabela where farmers pay tribute to corn as their main
crop.
Sampaguita
Ilaya, San Fernando, Cebu
this video was taken during the sayaw sa Sugbo dance
workshop at the Cebu provincial capital social hall - march 26-28, 2007
performed by the selected workshop participants coming from the district 2 -
Cebu
Sapatya
Sapatya reveals traces
of Spanish and indigenous Filipino. Sapatya originates in Pampanga, Luzon. The
dance is presented to farmers as an offering for good harvest. The name is
Sapatya may have originated from the Spanish term, Zapateado.
Sarong Banggi
SAYAW NG MGA ISDA - The Fish Dance
BY LEYTE DANCE THEATRE; Popular in the barangays of
Samar-Leyte. Conceptualized and choreographed by Jess De Paz and Jerry Morez
Sayaw Panasahan
Sayaw Sa Bangko
dance on a bench is a folk dance from the Pangasinan.
Performers dance on top of a bench that is normally six inches wide.
Sayaw sa Cuyo
a mazurka danced
by eight girls swaying small delicate handkerchiefs - hats to accent turns and
twirls. The dance originates from Cuyo, Palawan. On the small island of Cuyo,
Palawan's old capital, the feast day of St. Augustin is traditionally celebrated
with parades, processions and small performances by groups coming from all over
Cuyo Island and the nearby islets. Island dances, blended with strong Old Cuyo
ethnicity and Spanish-influenced steps, are all brought out when Cuyo celebrates
its festivals. Today, pretty young girls daintily swirl hats to the mazurka,
waltz and other European steps designed to bring out the freshness and glow of
the performers.
This is a traditional dance from Philippines where the beautiful
women carries umbrella of same color or different color and steps rhythmically
with the folk music.
Sinakiki
filipino-spanish dance - The Sinakiki is a lively and playful dance from
Rapu-Rapu, Albay. It is performed during the island's colorful fiestas. In this
dance, the actions of a courting rooster and his evasive ladylove are mimicked.
Sta. Clara
Maria Clara is the main female character in Jose Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere -a
literary piece that features the colonial situation of the Filipinos during the
Spanish regime. She was characterized as a Filipina woman of virtue and
nobility. This dance is a mix of Spanish gracefulness and customized native
props, such as bamboo castanets and Asian fan. Female dancers wear Maria Clara
dress that typifies the European style, while men are in barong tagalog, a
traditional Filipino embroidered long-sleeve shirt made of pineapple fiber.
Subli
It is considered a favorite of the people of the barrios of
the municipality of Bauan, Batangas. It is a ceremonial worship dance performed
in homage to the Holy Cross referred to in the vernacular as Mahal Na Poong
Santa Cruz. It originated some three hundred years ago in the barrio of Dingin,
Alitagtag, Batangas. Its name is derived from 2 Tagalog words "subsub" and
"bali."
Batangueños offer a Subli prayer dance to calm down restive
Taal Volcano
Jan 15, 2020
Subli musician Severino Cruzat talks about the traditional dance that's a form
of prayer in times of celebration and desperation. They perform it at the
Invencion dela Sta. Cruz in Alitagtag, Batangas, on January 15, hoping God would
avert a feared explosive eruption of Taal Volcano.
This is a video in the album Taal Volcano Eruption in the album Taal
Volcano and eruption in the album Volcanoes and WARNINGS about erupts
in the album Mountains, Volcanoes, Lakes etc.
Magtv de Atun este Zamboanga features many kind of Tawi-tawi dances
TIKLOS
and
Learn how to dance the TIKLOS
The Tiklos is a native peasant dance of Leyte. Tiklos also
called "pintakasi" is the Waray equivalent to the "bayanihan". Groups of people
work for somebody without hoping for anything in return. They work odd jobs like
clearing forests, digging the earth for wells, moving a nipa hut to a new
location or even building a house! In all these for free. Of course grateful
benefactors would offer drinks and food; but it is not always expected. The
peasants cooperate for the social and economic progress of their community.
Tiksiw
Courtesy of
II-Albert Einstein
Tinolabong
a dance of the mountain people of Panilan and Loctugan, Capiz. This
dance named after a bird called tolabong in Capiz. Carabaos like the birds as
they peck at the ticks, flies, mosquitoes and other insects. The danced imitates
the movements of the birds. Girl dancer wares red or white skirt and white loose
blouse with long sleeves and close neck like a chambra. Boy wares red or white
trousers and white camisa de chino. Both are bare foot.
Yakan Wedding Dance - muslim
This was during the Socialization party - Lantaka Hotel for the
delegates of the 8th HRSD Conference
Remark this is an album in the sub-album "Yakan - The Treasure
of Sulu"
Look more about Yakan Wedding in the
Video Zamboanga Peninsula's Cultural Pride
This video is a glimpse of the Zamboanga Peninsula's rich cultural diversity.
Remark this is an album in the album "Zamboanga City & Peninsula" in the
album "Tourism - Great Places to Visit"
ABS-CBN Ball 2018
Voltaire Tayag September 30, 2018
One of the biggest nights in Philippine entertainment dominated social media in
its debut – the first ever ABS-CBN Ball held on Saturday, September 29 at the
Shangri-La Makati. All the stars of the network graced the highly-anticipated
red carpet event, which is the country’s equivalent to the Oscar’s.
UP Dancesport Society - UPDSS
is the official ballroom dancing organization in the University of the
Philippines.
As a way of establishing a tradition that celebrates the organization’s
milestones since 1994, UP Dancesport Society (UPDSS), the official ballroom
dancing organization in the University of the Philippines Diliman, kick-started
its pioneer anniversary event last February 14 with the theme: “TRANSCEND:
Breaking the virtual barrier, dancing through the distance”.
Sandiego Dance Company
79-D F. Ramos Extension, Capitol Site
6000 Cebu City
Its commitment to high artistic and professional standards enabled them to reap
different awards from the various dance competitions it has participated in over
the recent past. To enhance and develop young individuals talents and abilities
through arts specifically in dancing. Every Summer, the Sandiego Dance Company
offers Summer Dance Arts Workshop.
Keeping the passion for dance alive through online ballet
classes
Jun 5, 2020 ANC 24/7
As the COVID-19 pandemic puts a halt to the performing arts industry, the sector
carries on through online lessons and shows. Maritoni Tordesillas, Director of
Danspace Ballet School, shares her experience in the shift to online classes.
Young ballerinas win awards in Bandung International Dance
Competition
Nov 13, 2019 CNN Philippines
Filipino talent takes center stage again.
Young ballerinas bring home top awards in the recently-concluded Bandung
International Dance Competition in Indonesia.
Three of them now join us live. We have here Sophia Marie Lucito, Herbie Amber
Bobier, and Nasia Mabelle Castillo.
Lisa Macuja gives tips to aspiring ballerinas
Admired for her elegance and delicate mastery of ballet, Lisa Macuja-Elizalde
has graced many stages, breaking the stereotype of the typical ballerina
worldwide.
A true believer of Filipino talent, after years of training in prestigious
companies, Macuja-Elizalde has set a high and world class standard for
Philippine ballet by putting up ‘Ballet Manila’, her own ballet school in 1995.
Sep 7, 2015
Association of Ballet Academies
For over two decades, the Association of Ballet Academies, ABAP has been on the
forefront on the development of dance in its various forms through its
affiliated members around the country. Founded in 1993, ABAP has gained grounds
in the upgrading of classical ballet education through workshops, performances,
tours, workshops and other related activities.
Steps Dance Studio
8465 Kalayaan Ave, Makati, Metro Manila
Ballet Philippines, BP
synthesizes diverse dance and movement forms, from classical
ballet to avant-garde choreographies, from traditional to modern dance, from
martial arts to aerial movements, into distinctively Filipino contemporary
expressions.
Ballet Philippines is the resident dance company of the
Cultural Center of the Philippines, and has earned critical and popular acclaim
at home as well as throughout the world, showcasing the Philippines' rich
cultural heritage of music and dance on the international stage. The company has
been cited for its strong dance foundation, flexibility of style and exciting
sense of theater. Their repertoire consists of over 250 works accumulated over
the past 34 years, the most prominent of which are Filipino works translating
western technique into Filipino movement, theme, design and inspiration to
produce a distinctly Filipino dance form.
How ballerinas dance through pain
November 17, 2017
A ballerina’s day starts by waking up to pain. Ballet Philippines’ principal
dancer Denise Parungao shares how she powers through it.
Ballet Philippines with the FEU dance troop
Ballet Philippines Triumph at the First Boston International Ballet
Competition
Explore People Ballet Philippines
Philippine Ballet Theatre
the pre-eminent classical ballet company in the Philippines.
The Philippine Ballet Theatre was founded in 1987 out of an alliance of leading
dance groups; it quickly won recognition as a resident ballet company of the
Cultural Center of the Philippines.
The most prolific
and sought-after ballet company in the Philippines today - Ballet Manila is
based in Star and Aliw Theaters in Star City, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City.
Filipino ballet is born. This is a fusion of philippine cultural dances and
ballet. Performed by the Leyte Dance Theatre, this fusion is the first of it's
kind, a category by itself.
Shirley Halili Cruz School of Ballet
The Halili-Cruz School of Ballet, HCSB envisions itself as a
community of excellent artists and youth leaders with high self esteem,
discipline, elegance, integrity, and initiative.
Christmas ballet concert by Steps Dance Project, directed and
choreographed by James Laforteza with excerpts from The Nutcracker choreographed
by Jeffrey Espejo, not shown here.
Kahayag Dance Company Philippines Grand Champion IYF 2015
World Cultural Dance Festival. Jul 4, 2015
Philippine Baranggay Folk Dance Troupe
For the past 65 years, the Philippine Baranggay Folk Dance Troupe, PBFDT has
traveled to the different stages of the world across Asia, Europe and North
America, providing a window to the complex and culturally rich history of the
Philippines.
The troupe continues to research, preserve and showcase the diverse
multi-cultural Philippine life, with its customs, traditions, various religions,
depicting the gaiety and friendliness of its people through its performances of
the native arts in their authentic form. The folk-like and unaffected atmosphere
of the performances have won the world over as they present the story of the
Philippines through a panorama of songs, dances and music.
the oldest dance company in the Philippines. A multi-awarded company, both
nationally and internationally, Guillermo Gomez Rivera has called it the
"depository of almost all Filipino dances, dress and songs."
the official dance company of the Lyceum of the Philippines
University, Batangas
marks more than a decade of advocacy to the authentic
Philippine arts and culture. Founded in 1995, the group is a duly accredited
proponent of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, NCCA
is a leading Philippine dance and theatre company whose world-acclaimed
productions integrate the dance, music, and arts traditions of the South where
it is based. IPAG has represented the Philippines in over 100 cities worldwide,
and is today Philippine Theatre's most-performed and most-traveled performing
group
Philippine Folk Dance and Music - LIKHA
Pilipino Folk Ensemble
LIKHA Pilipino Folk Ensemble
The mission of LIKHA Pilipino Folk Ensemble is to educate and propagate the
practice of Philippine folk dance and music traditions. LIKHA was established in
May 1992 by a collective of twelve individuals who came together to celebrate
Philippine dance and culture. Under the artistic direction of Rudi C. Soriano,
former dance soloist with the premier Bayanihan Philippine Dance Company, LIKHA
has nurtured a generation of young community dance enthusiasts and now boasts an
active membership of over 45 dancers and musicians. All are passionate about
LIKHA's mission to educate community members and diverse audiences about
Philippine culture through music and dance. LIKHA is a Tagalog root word meaning
creation or creativity.
Lemuhen Cultural Dance Troupe
was organized in 2007 by Lyn Lambago.
Forming a unique T'Boli cultural performing arts group
coming from the town of Kiamba, Sarangani Province was inspired by former Mayor
Rommel Falgui. Lyn was later introduced to Mr. Allan de Lima that also extended
support and technical assistance.
was
established in 2002, but the artistic knowledge and experience of its members
span several decades
Different Photos about the different folk dances of the Philippines
Parangal Dance Company
Parangal means tribute. Our mission is to give tribue to our motherland, the
Philippines, by preserving and promoting its culture and tradition through
dance, music, and costumes
KALOOB PHILIPPINE MUSIC AND DANCE - The Soul of the Filipino
in Dance
Clips of Kaloob Presentations
While highly fascinating breathtaking even, Kaloob performances are more
powerful because you know that what you're watching is authentic, centuries old
and fast fading from our collective memory.
a company founded and organized
by Elenita Boots Cruz Dumlao, the Artistic Director. The company hopes to
facilitate opportunities for learning and understanding of the Mindanaoan
Culture, Arts and History according to the perspective of its multi-ethnic
population.
Look the full description of the video and more
HERE
Hiays Philippine Folk Dance Company
and
Hiays Music Ensemble
Lyceum Dance Troupe
Lyceum of the Philippines University, Intramuros, Manila
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FILIPINAS, INC., ITSF
a cultural dance group composed of
talented Deaf artists who have proven that “artistic expression knows no
disability”. Though unable to communicate with sound, the members are very
creative and imaginative, conveying messages through dance, dramatic arts and
mime.
the duly recognized hip-hop dance varsity under the Department of Human Kinetics
College of Arts and Sciences of the University of the Philippines - Los Baños.
The group has been performing inside and outside UPLB for over 14 years.
we are the pride of Zamboanga del Sur National High School as far
culture and Arts is concerned. We also are the official Dance Troupe of our
institution.
the official dance company of Filamer Christian University
Roxas Avenue, Roxas city, 5800 Roxas, Capiz
Look the FCU Silak Dance Company dance Dagit-Dagit
HERE
Folklorico Filipino, Canada, Dance Company.
In 1973, a group of young, newly arrived Filipino immigrants met and soon
began to socialize with Filipinos living in Toronto. From this small social club
came the desire to form a dance group, showcase the cultures and traditions of
the Filipinos. In 1974, the Province of Ontario issued a letter Patent
incorporating Folklorico Filipino Dance Company. Founding members of the company
were either former dancers, professional entertainers or artists. In retrospect,
the merging of the different creative backgrounds of each individual made
Folklorico unique and diverse. Now, for over 34 years, Folklorico has delighted
their audience with enjoyable and exciting programs a´round in many countries
The budding ball culture in the
Philippines
June 25, 2021 John Legaspi
The category is Filipino fierceness!
Imagine a scene where people are dressed flamboyantly, there is endless dancing,
houses battling other houses, with touches of passion, love, and art on the
side. As Shakespearean as that may sound, what we are describing here is the
flashy, ever-vibrant, and energetic ballroom culture. But make no mistake, while
this kind of ball is far from what you read in fairy tales, it definitely has no
shortage of magic and drama. And believe it or not, it is blossoming here in the
Philippines. Look the
Video
Because of the similarities between Halloween and Undas these have come to be
linked, and even viewed by some as one celebration. Look also about
Undas
and Beliefs - Superstitions
e.g. Spooky school stories
The Catholic origins of Halloween customs
October 30, 2018
Halloween’s origins are, in fact, very Christian. Halloween falls on October 31
because of a Pope, and its observances are the result of medieval Catholic
piety.
Halloween does COVID-19: Ideas for safe spooking
AFP Relaxnews October 03, 2020 - with Videos
Halloween may be just around the corner, but the COVID-19 pandemic shows no sign
of slowing. Not to worry! Around the world, fans of this annual fright fest have
been working hard to come up with ways to celebrate this annual event while
respecting current social distancing rules.
Where to get a good scare (and have a good time) this
Halloween 2019
Steph Arnaldo and Amanda Lago October 19, 2019
Looking for a good spook this Halloween? These
haunted houses, ghost hunting
tours, and spooktacular events will do just the trick!
IN PHOTOS: Baguio City ushers Halloween with 'Karkarna Ti
Rabii'
Ivan Jim Layugan October 29, 2017
Kapres, mananaggals, and other creatures in Philippine folklore come alive in
the streets of Baguio
The Karkarna Ti Rabii is celebrated every last Friday of October.
in the album Undas "All Souls Day" & Halloween Celebration
November is Halloween Season - All Hallow's Eve or Halloween - is one of the
most important and looked-after holidays in the whole world including Asian
countries like the Philippines. Different countries though celebrate Halloween
quite differently and we can see this in the different cultures' varying customs
and traditions being observed during Halloween (or Halowin or Undas or the Day
of the Dead.) --
Naghahanap ng Halloween costume? May suhestiyon sina Marlo,
Lie ng 'UKG'
Oct 9, 2019 ABS-CBN News
Tatlong linggo na lang at Halloween na. --
SUROY SUROY HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
Nov 1, 2012 -- Halloween in the Philippines --
Philippine Costumes Halloween Contest Winners Star City - Manananggal - Fairy --
Pumpkin carvings for Halloween
Other than ghosts and zombies, pumpkins also take center stage during Halloween.
Unang Hirit's Betong Sumaya shows us amazing pumpkin carvings before Halloween
2014. Oct 12, 2014
Mother's Day is a
celebration honoring mothers and motherhood, maternal bonds, and the
influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in
many parts of the world. It complements Father's Day, a celebration
honoring fathers.
Do you know? Mother’s Day was originally in December by law
May 8, 2021 Manila Bulletin
Did you know that Mother’s Day in the Philippines used to be celebrated in
December?
Originally, it was held every December 2, known as Mother’s Day and Father’s
Day.
Today, most Filipinos celebrate the international Mother’s Day on every second
Sunday
of May. But our history tells us differently.
A special tribute to all the Wonderful Mothers in the world
Smokey Mountain was a Filipino singing group formed
by musical director, composer, and conductor Ryan Cayabyab. --
Mother - original song / Featuring Charice and Mom Racquel
Father's Day is not an official holiday, but it is widely observed
on the 3rd Sunday of June. Most Filipinos born in the 1960s and 1970s
did not celebrate Father's day, but Filipinos now follow this tradition
and other American holidays, most likely due to the influence of the
United States through television and the internet.
In the Roman Catholic tradition, Fathers are celebrated on Saint
Joseph's Day, commonly called Feast of Saint Joseph, March 19, though in
certain countries Father's Day has become a secular celebration. It is
also common for Catholics to honor their "spiritual father," their
parish priest, on Father's Day.
Mabuhay Ka, Papa!
Choose Philippines June 21, 2020
Tatay, Papa, Daddy, Erpats, Papang, kahit ano man ang tawag natin sa kanila,
ngayong araw sila ang bida! Sa lahat ng mga haligi ng tahanan, taos-pusong
pasasalamat sa inyong pagmamahal at pagsasakripisyo! Mabuhay ka, Papa!
#FathersDay #ChoosePhilippines
The Video: A
father’s vows
Jun 21, 2020 Manila Bulletin Online
Let us thank our fathers for all the sacrifices they have gone through in order
to fulfill their vows to our family. Let us make them feel our love and
appreciation not only on this day but every day. Happy Father’s Day!
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