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TRIBUTE TO SALIDUMAY Indigenous folk songs associated with the Igorot and Kalinga natives of the Cordillera ODEMDEM Origin: Bontoc, Mountain Province Composer: Felix Khensay NANLAYAD Origin: Bontoc, Mountain Province Composer: Christopher Oakes

“Kanag” Choreographers: Terrence Jeoffrey Soriano Cairo Theolo Linda | Jenna Victoria Velasco Janelle Venus Velasco | Justin Paul Zarate “SOLO” Choreographer: Jake Piza “Jazz” Choreographer: Terrence Jeoffrey Soriano “Agila” Choreographers: Marc Allen Esteban Terrence Jeoffrey Soriano Cairo Theolo Linda

Obi Ay Gimatakoy From: Mt province (Kankanaey) Words and Music: Venancio Butay, Arranged by: Reis Luke Aquino Salidummay From: Benguet and Mt Province (Kankanaey and Ibaloi) Music and Arrangement: Normita “Bing” Pablico

CordeMayo 2023- Saeng Ya Kasay Cultural Ensemble (6 Provinces)

The Province of Ifugao is known for four of its dances, mainly, the Ittetem, Ay Ayet, Dinuyya, and Pagaddut. The traditional Ifugao song Ittetem expresses reasons why someone feels cold, needs to sit, rest, eat, then sleep after traveling from a very far place, as the song says “daddawi, dawin bobleh,” a very far place Ay Ayet, on the other hand, is a song that conveys a man’s desire to marry t...

The Province of Apayao is known for one of its dances, mainly, the Tad-do. This is performed in the Say-am Festival, Apayao’s grandest festival. Both men and women have distinct roles to play. Video and Edited by: Ian Monteza

The Province of Benguet is known for three of its dances, mainly, the Insalay, Balliwes, and Lablabbaan. Insalay is a dance that is mostly performed during dry seasons as a ritual for rain in Abra because typically, there is no water in the farms. Oppositely, Insalay is also performed as a celebration of good harvest and also expresses gratitude for Kabunian. Balliwes, on the other hand, is a T...

The Province of Benguet is known for two of its dances, mainly, the Tallak and Kayabang. According to Ike Picpican, a sociologist, Tallak is a Kankana-ey dance from the municipality of Bakun, one of the northern towns of Benguet. The musical instruments are made out of wood of different sizes to simulate the beat of the gongs. Its purpose is to have some entertainment without performing the req...

Tinikling is a traditional Philippine folk dance that originated during the Spanish colonial era. The dance involves at least two people beating, tapping, and sliding bamboo poles on the ground and against each other in coordination with one or more dancers who step over and in between the poles in a dance. Video and Edited by: Ian Monteza

The sakuting dance, originally performed solely by boys, portrays a mock fight using sticks. Its original use was for combat training. During the playful folk dance, two teams, one representing each side, circle and clash bamboo sticks in a gentle imitation of martial arts sparring. Video and Edited by: Ian Monteza

WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS of the festive, colorful, and blooming parade of UC Street Dance Ensemble for Panagbenga 2023's Grand Street Parade held last February 25, 2023, as they walked from Panagbenga Park, then along Session Road, to Melvin Jones Grandstand for their final performance. Along with their costumes and handmade props, the performers showcased diverse inspirational stories of adapting ...

CCP SYK Clinches 1st Place in the 2023 Panagbenga Cultural Dance Competition The UC CCP Saeng Ya Kasay (SYK) Cultural Ensemble wins the Grand Prize, besting 16 other competitors, in the 2023 Panagbenga Flower Festival Cultural Dance Competition on February 25, 2023. The SYK featured the story of Kanag from the Province of Abra. With magic, he turned himself into a bird and served his people as ...

UC wins 2nd Runner-Up in the 2023 Panagbenga Street Dance Competition The Street Dance Ensemble of UC CCP lands 2nd Runner-Up during the 2023 Panagbenga Flower Festival Street Dance Competition on February 25, 2023. Bannered “Tara sa Baguio,” their dance performance showcases the various walks of life upholding stories of triumph and resilience through festive colors, lively music, and mirthful...

Binasuan, which also means "with the use of drinking glasses", is a Philippine folk dance that originated in Bayambang, Pangasinan. It's a dance where dancers balance glasses on top of their heads and in their hands. These glasses often contain rice wine or water. The Binasuan dance is graceful with its footwork being almost similar to a waltz. People mostly perform the dance at weddings and fe...

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