ABM Grade 12 Modules and activities! 2022-2023

PE 3 part2

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HISTORY OF PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCE

WHAT IS PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCE?

Is a true reflection of daily life in past centuries while enchanting modern audiences at the same time. The dances were performed during festivals and remembrances of past military victories, and still are performed at celebrations of births and weddings in modern times.

WHAT IS THE CHARACTERISTICS OF PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCE?

Characteristics of Philippine folk dance, Hand movements play an important part. Most dances are in long formation. Most dances begin and end with "saludo". Dance from low land have more foreign elements than those in upland.

Did you know?
The history of Philippine folk dancing incorporates influences from immigrants and conquerors while at the same time maintaining distinctly Filipino roots. Philippine folk dancing is a true reflection of daily life in past centuries while enhancing modern audiences at the same time. Folkloric dance is the history of the people in movement. In some cultures, pale fragments of it survive centuries of invasions and diasporas. In the Philippines, folk dance is a strong and enduring indigency expression.

CLASSIFICATION OF PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCE

○ National Dances
○ Religious Dances
○ Local or regional Dances
○ Wedding Dance
○ Courtship Dance
○ Occupational Dances
○ Festival Dances
○ War Dance

1.) NATIONAL DANCE are traditional dances throughout the Philippines. Examples are Rigodon and Pandanggo.

● RIGODON
The Rigodon-also called Rigodon de Honor is a traditional formal dance from the Philippines that evolved from dances brought to the Pacific islands by Spanish settlers in the sixteenth century (the Rigodon dance was also said to be popular in French and Spanish courts). Historically, the dance is meant to represent a certain sense of elevated status among those who take part in it, and is often performed at galas, balls and other formal occasions celebrated
by the rich and powerful, especially those in government.

● BALITAW
This is a popular dance in the Visayan lslands. It is usually accompanied with sings. Dancers sing while they dance and they
create the words of the song extemporaneously. If the dancers are good the dance may last for several hours. The dancers do not stop until one of them outsings the other.

2.) RELIGIOUS DANCES Performed in religious vows, practices and ceremonies. Examples are Putong and Dugso.

● PUTONG
The tubong or putong, is a ceremony indigenous to the island of Marinduque,
Philippines. Literally, the word "putong" means to crown, is a song of thanksgiving, hope and prayer for a long blessed life. According to beliefs, the patron saint rejoices at this kind of celebrations and intercedes for the honoree in his wish for longlife, happiness, and safety from accidents and bad luck. Commonly performed to welcome guests and to wish them good life, health and luck. It is also done during birthdays, anniversaries, graduations or any special events that a person is thankful of and praying for a blessed path in life.

● DUGSO
The Dugso, of the Manobos in Bukidnon, is danced during harvest time and upon the birth of a male heir. Colorful costumes and ornaments enhance the appearance of the participants: women wearing feathered headdress and plaid costumes steps rhythmically, some using bell anklets as the sole accompaniment, to punctuate their movements, others use bamboo drums or bambooguitars. A fire is lit in the belief that the smoke will carry the offering up to the gods.

3.) LOCAL OR REGIONAL DANCES
Are dances found in certain localities or regions. Examples are Tinikling and Subli.

● TINIKLING
One of the most popular folk dances in the Philippines is the Tinikling. The traditional dance, which usually involves a pair of two bamboo poles, is considered to be the oldest in the country and its appeal has spread across the globe - particularly to the United States. The Tinikling is said to be named after the long-legged bird called the tikling in the Philippines. This bird belongs
to a number of rail species, but the name typically refers to the slaty breasted Rail (Gallirallus striotus), the buff-banded Rail (Galirallus philippensis), and the barred rail (Gallirallus torquatus).