The Arts.

Bayanihan Philippine Dance Company. "Singkil"

The Arts.
Creative activities such as; painting, music, literature and dance are needed for a person's development. They also help us to release our minds from the pressures created by the demanding world. Art plays a significant role in the lives of the Filipinos. The pursuit of enjoying our lives despite hardship is considered leisure activity. It's been misconstrued as superficial. And because of this our character is misinterpreted as more likely living for the moment. But the truth is we must fully understand that we are not in control of our lives. And must learn how to accept our destiny gracefully.

The Art of Dancing.
The Philippine traditional dance started by imitating the skipping of birds through the rice fields or trees. The national folk dance, Tinikling, known as the bird dance, is traditionally represented by a a boy and a girl hopping between bamboo poles. And one variant of Tinikling, known as the Singkil, is danced in a manner, characterized by a Muslim princess and her lady-in-waiting, skipping in and out of four poles which are knocked together at an increasing speed. Another famous dance, interpreted as the hunting dance, is called the Tag-agam and the interpretative dance of victory is known as the Balambang. In the southern part of the Philippines a famous dance called Pangalay is a representation of a courtship dance.
Later, as an effect of social involvement, new ideas in this branch of the art have came from China, Indonesia, Spain and America, yet retaining its original sophistication.

Philippine Traditional Dance: Parangal

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Lynne March 18, 2009 4:15

Thanks Nafis. Thanks Ruzan.
I'm happy for those comments.
Nafis March 12, 2009 15:52

It is very kind of you, dear Lynne.
Lynne March 12, 2009 13:42

God knows how much I appreciate your remarks Nafis.
Thanks.
Ruzan March 12, 2009 12:59

Dear Lynne ,thank you so much:-)
Now I'm familiar with your dancing culture.It's wonderful!!!

CULTURE.IT
Nafis March 12, 2009 12:51

Dear Lynne,

Simplicity and beauty are always come together. I think their clothes are very nice. In Iran, each ethnic has their own clothes and usually, they have embroidery designs with colorful beads.
Lynne March 12, 2009 12:37

Thank you Nafis. I think it's very simple really. I think the national costume of your country is very sophisticated Nafis.
Nafis March 12, 2009 12:31

Dear Lynne,

How beautiful clothes they have! Thanks for sharing the post, it is really interesting!
Lynne February 22, 2009 11:54

Oh Ameur... thank you so much.
Lynne February 14, 2009 10:50

Thanks Iliana. I really appreciate your remark.
Lynne February 13, 2009 21:33

I'm happy to know you like it huseyin. You're good in sharing the culture of your country you know! so a remark from you is more likely a good score for me.
Thanks huseyin. :-)

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