Krysthyl Carina D.

Teruel
Grade 12- Ol of Lourdes

TOPIC: PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCE

ACTIVITY:
You will choose one example of Philippine Folk Dance. Gather data and information of
your chosen folk dance based on the classification of Philippine Dances.

(Sua-ku-sua) Points
My Pomelo Tree

According to This dance is commonly performed in Jolo, Sulu

Geography by a tribe for tausug and it was influenced by
combination of China, Malaysia , and Indonesia

According to Nature In Sulu, extensive orchards are planted with

coconuts and pomelos and the field with staples
like rice and root crops. Pomelo fruits serve as
an important source of income of the people in
sulu. Their dependence on pomelo fruit for their
livehood inspired them to create Sua-ku-sua
dance.

According to The movements of the dance compare to sua’s

Movements gentle leaves, slender branches, attractive fruits,
and fragrant flowers to a lady . During the
performance, the couples sing while flapping
two white fans which represent the leaves
rustling in the wind.

According to Creative imaginary : Fans transform into tiny

Formation sails, face mirrors, butterflies shields, and
leaves. Sua-ku-sua’s traditonal steps are with
Chinese influence and usually done to show
courtship

TOTAL

RUBRICS:

CONTENT - 3 PTS
GRAMMAR – 2 PTS
TOTAL – 5 PTS