SINGKIL (FAN DANCE)

Singkil is a very unique Philippines traditional dance of the Maranao people in Southern Philippines. It is said to be inspired by the age-old Hindu epic “Ramayana” and another mythological epic from South East Asia called “Darangen“. This “folk” dance is said to have originated from the Lake Lanao region in the island of Mindanao in Southern Philippines. It was first popularised by the Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Company. Apparently this dance is mainly performed during festive occasions. Furthermore, it also possesses a few adaptations which include a dance referred to as Rajah Bantugan. In addition, this dance style was first used in the 2001 American independent film known as “The Debut” which was directed by a Filipino American named Gene Cajayon

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is this from mindanao po ba?