Philippine Folk Dances

The Philippines enjoys a rich cultural heritage which includes a diverse collection of traditional dances. From the well-known national da...

The Singkíl originated from the Maranao people who inhabit the shores of Lake Lanao. It is derived from a story in the Darangen , the Mara...

Cariñosa ( Spanish pronunciation:  [kaɾiˈɲosa] , meaning the loving or affectionate one) is a Philippine dance of Hispanic origin from the...

Pangalay (also known as Daling-Daling or Mengalai in Sabah is the traditional "fingernail" dance of the Tausug people of the S...

Tinikling is a traditional Philippine dance which originated during the Spanish colonial era. The dance involves two people beating, tappi...