10 Questions
The Man manok dance dramatizes three roosters competing for the attention of a hen named Lady Lien. This is a form of traditional ______ from the Bago Tribe.
courtship
Inamong of Matigsalugs and Kadaliwas from the T’boli tribe represent the comedic movements of a ______.
monkey
The Tinikling dance from the Tagalog culture is evocative of the movements of a ______ balancing itself on stilt-like legs or flitting away from bamboo traps.
crane
Mayvanuvanua ritual in Batanes opens the fishing season of ______
dibang
Cañao or Kanyaw in Cordillera Administrative Region is officiated by a shaman or mumbaki and involves ______ sacrifice
animal
Pangalay dance in Sulu is a mimetic dance of ______
seabirds
In Islamic Colonial period, Islam gained significant grounding in ______ as early as 13th century.
Sulu
Sayyid Abubakar of Arabia married Princess Piramisuli, daughter of Rajah Baguinda, and established the Sultanate of ______.
Sulu
The notion of Tawhid or Unity with God in Islam emphasizes the impermanence of nature and the incomprehensible greatness of the divine ______.
Being
Brass Kendi and Gadur were used in ceremonies and cherished as status symbols or heirloom pieces in the period of ______ Colonial.
Islamic
Study Notes
Traditional Dances and Rituals
- The Manmanok dance from the Bago Tribe depicts three roosters competing for the attention of a hen named Lady Lien.
- The Inamong dance from the Matigsalug and Kadaliwas tribes showcases comedic movements of a bird.
- The Tinikling dance from the Tagalog culture mimics the movements of a bird balancing itself on stilt-like legs or flitting away from bamboo traps.
- The Pangalay dance in Sulu is a mimetic dance of a bird.
Rituals and Ceremonies
- The Mayvanuvanua ritual in Batanes marks the opening of the fishing season.
- The Cañao or Kanyaw ritual in the Cordillera Administrative Region involves animal sacrifice and is officiated by a shaman or mumbaki.
Islamic Colonial Period
- Islam took root in the Philippines as early as the 13th century.
- Sayyid Abubakar of Arabia established the Sultanate of Sulu by marrying Princess Piramisuli, daughter of Rajah Baguinda.
- The Islamic concept of Tawhid emphasizes the impermanence of nature and the greatness of the divine.
- During this period, Brass Kendi and Gadur were used in ceremonies and valued as status symbols or heirloom pieces.
Test your knowledge of traditional Philippine folk dances such as 'Man manok', 'Talip', Inamong, and 'Tinikling'. Learn about the cultural significance and movements of these dances that date back to pre-colonial times.
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