Indigenous Dances

Question 1

A dance that portrays hunters shielding their chickens from the famishing hawk.

Answer 1

Banog-banog

Question 2

A courtship dance of the B’laan of Davao del sur, mimicking bird characteristics especially during mating time.

Answer 2

Blit B’laan

Question 3

The females scurry to safety, burying their heads under their wings (using malong), but the aggressive males follow them wherever they go.

Answer 3

Blit B’laan

Question 4

A ritual-dance performed during native feast in the highlands of Cordilleras in Luzon; a symbol for triumph and abundance for crops.

Answer 4

Cañao

Question 5

An ethnic dance performed during their harvest time by the Tigawahanon Manobos in Bukidnon.

Answer 5

Inamong

Question 6

This type of dance shows a couple, with their bodies and arms slightly bent forward, mimicking the movement of a nair of flirting among monkeys

Answer 6

Inamong

Question 7

A dance performed by T’boli and Tausug which mimic the mealtime of monkeys in removing nits and lice from each other.

Answer 7

Kadal Iwas

Question 8

T’boli and Tausug living in Malita st. maria

Answer 8

Kadal Iwas

Question 9

Ritual dance among the Mandaya in northern Mindanao that portrays the hawks’ use of sweet songs to lure out the hen and the chicks that are made into a meal.

Answer 9

Kinabua

Question 10

It is a Bontoc war dance performed during the planting season and a bountiful harvest.

Answer 10

Mamakar

Question 11

It is a dance performed in Vigan, locos Sur.
It mimics fowls wherein a tribal blanket that represents the colorful feathers of wild cocks are shown off by the warriors who intend on winning the attention of the maiden hen

Answer 11

Man-manok

Question 12

It refers to a sacrificial rite performed at the beginning of the summer fishing season among mataw fishers in Batanes Island.

Answer 12

Mayvanuvanua

Question 13

This type of dance is an act of invitation to capture the fish dorado successfully.

Answer 13

Mayvanuvanua

Question 14

It is a cultural dance performed among the Kalinga during marriage rituals and other celebrations like the budong (peace pact).

Answer 14

Ngilin

Question 15

This type of dance is played to simulate the romantic or peaceful interactions of a rooster and a hen.

Answer 15

Ngilin

Question 16

It is a native dance of the Tausug performed during weddings and other social gatherings.

Answer 16

Pangalay (also known as Sea Gypsies)

Question 17

This type of dance emphasizes the agility of the upper body wherein the rhythmic bounce of the shoulder with the simultaneous alternating waving of arms is the essential movement.

Answer 17

Pangalay (also known as Sea Gypsies)

Question 18

very common in school performances

Answer 18

Pangalay (also known as Sea Gypsies)

Question 19

It is a war dance performed by the Mandaya.
This type of dance requires excellent skill in the handling of a shield, spear, and a sword.

Answer 19

Sampak

Question 20

It is a dance ritual performed by a male Talaandig presenting their expertise in style and arts in fighting their opponent. Talaandig - dwellers of the steep places.

Answer 20

Saut

Question 21

It is a courtship dance among the Ifugao.

Answer 21

Talip

Question 22

This is performed during the celebration of the intaneg (wedding).

Answer 22

Talip

Question 23

In this dance, the man traps a woman with an attractive blanket to place on her shapely shoulders.

Answer 23

Talip

Question 24

This ritual dance is also an offering to their magbabaya (God).

Answer 24

Saut