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Which dance mimics the movements of predatory birds?
Which dance mimics the movements of predatory birds?
What is the purpose of the Tinikling dance?
What is the purpose of the Tinikling dance?
What does the Bulul carving represent?
What does the Bulul carving represent?
Which group is known for weaving the Pis siyabit headpiece?
Which group is known for weaving the Pis siyabit headpiece?
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What is the significance of tattooing among the Visayan group?
What is the significance of tattooing among the Visayan group?
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Which dance represents the comedic movement of monkeys?
Which dance represents the comedic movement of monkeys?
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Study Notes
Traditional Philippine Dances
- Pangalay dance from Sulu mimics the movements of sea birds
- Mandaya's Kinabua, Banog banog, and ma-manok from Mindanao imitate the movements of predatory birds
- Talip dance from Ifugao is used for courtship and mimics the movements of wild fowls
- Inamo dance from Matigsalug and Kadaliwas dance from T'Boli represent the comedic movement of monkeys
- Tinikling dance is evocative of the movements of cranes, balancing on stilt-like legs or flirting away from bamboo traps
Traditional Philippine Artworks
- Bulul carvings from Cordillera are granary gods that play an important role in rituals
- Hagabi is a wooden bench from Ifugao
- Santos/sculptures of saints are from Laguna and Pampanga
- Okir is a mythical sarimanok, naga, or serpent from Tausug/Samal/Badjao
- Manunggul Jar was discovered at Manunggul cave of Palawan
Traditional Philippine Textile Weaving
- Pis siyabit is a headpiece woven by Tausug of Sulu
- Malong is a textile woven by Maranao of Lanao del Sur
- Tepo mat is a double-layered mat made of Pandan leaves woven by Sama of Tawi-Tawi
- Ovaloid basket is a head sling made of nito or bamboo used to carry harvests from Itbayat, Batanes
- Bubo is a sturdy bamboo strip used to trap fish from the Ilocos region
Traditional Philippine Ornamentation
- Wearing gold jewelry is a tradition of the upper class Tagalog
- Tattooing is a tradition of the Visayan, believed to protect individuals from evil spirits, and is a sign of bravery and maturity
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Description
Explore traditional Philippine folk dances that mimic the movements of various animals, such as sea birds, predatory birds, wild fowls, monkeys, and cranes. Learn about the cultural significance and representation of these animal-inspired dances in different indigenous communities.
