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PE3 B
CAMAL, EZZER DAVE D.

THREE (3) FALK DANCES THAT I CHOSE:

Maglalatik
Cariñosa
Tinikling
REFLECTION
Philippine folk dancing is a true reflection of daily life in past centuries while
enchanting modern audiences at the same time. Folk arts, specifically folk music and
dance, embody fundamental values of great worth to our culture, our nation, and our
children. There is no better way to share time together as families and friends. Our job is to
preserve the joyful tunes we've inherited from our ancestors and to pass them on to others.
A group called Colerain Connection is quite dedicated to the dissemination and
preservation of traditional folk arts. It is very important to see musical artists performing
on instruments they have hand crafted, or playing vibrant melodies from their
grandfather's fiddle. This group is all about preserving history and tradition.
Maglalatik was originally performed in Biñan, Laguna as a mock-war dance that
demonstrates a fight between the Moros and the Christians over the prized latik or coconut meat
during the Spanish rule, this dance is also shown to pay tribute to the town’s patron saint, San
Isidro Labrador.
Cariñosa is a word that describes an affectionate, friendly and lovable woman. This
dance is performed in flirtatious manner with fans and handkerchiefs to assist the dancer’s hide-
and-seek movements.
Tinnikling is considered the national folkdance with a pair of dancers hopping
between two bamboo poles held just above the ground and struck together in time to music.
Originated from Leyte Province, this dance is in fact a mimic movement of tiklingbirds hopping
over trees, grass stems or over bamboo traps set by farmers. Dancers perform this dance with
remarkable grace and speed jumping between bamboo poles.

Overall, these dances signifies our country, keep the people connected to their
ancestry and their traditions. Folk dance helps to preserve the cultural unity of the people.
They preserve the Philippine culture and pass it on to the next generation. They are a
uniting force to the Philippine people.