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SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE
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Music, Art, Physical Education, and Health

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
QUARTER 3 – Module 1:
Maglalatik

Carlo N. Sandilantan
Writer:

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 What I Need to Know

This module is all about traditional dances. The indigenous Maglalatik

dance of Philippines mimics the battle between the Christian and the Muslim
Moro tribesmen. Maglalatik is also called Magbabao where ‘bao’ means ‘a coconut
shell’. It is an all–male dance with coconut shells used as props. The Maglalatik
embodies the element of a battle, reconciliation and a prize as well. It is usually
performed during religious processions at the town fiesta of Binan. It is also a
mark of obeisance to the patron saint of the town, San Isidro de Labrador. A calm
and elegant display of harmless weaponry, Maglalatik is a four part war dance,
which the Moro had won technically. Let us discuss Maglalatik dance in detail.
After completing this module, you are expected to:
1. explains the nature and background of the dance;
2. describe the skills involved in the dance;
3. observes safety precautions
4. shows gracefulness in participating in every dance.

What I Know
Match the definition from Column A to the term in Column B. Write your
answer in the blank before each item.
Column A Column B
1. A mimics dance the battle between
the Christian and the Muslim a. Muslim
Moro tribesmen.
2. The patron saint of the town b. Magbabao
3. Place where maglalatik originated c. Moro
4. The residue obtained after
boiling the coconut milk d. baliktaran
5. Dancers worn red coloured trousers e. Maglalatik
6. Dancers worn blue coloured trousers f. paseo
7. A coconut shell g. latik
8. Other term for Maglalatik h. Biñan, Laguna
9. It shows intense battle in the dance i. bao
10. The part of the reconciliation j. San Isidro de
in the dance Labrador

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 What’s New

http://simplyknowledge.com/popular/gk_detail/maglalatik

Guide Questions:
1. What are the men doing in the picture?
2. What folk dance shows in the pictures?
3. What props did you see and where can you find it?
4. What activity is presented in the picture?
5. What are the skills that you can develop in the dance?
6. Have you experienced dancing these?

What is It

The Philippines were under Spanish rule from the 15th–18th centuries.
During this period, there was a constant battle between the Christian and the
Muslim Moro tribes. As the Spanish rule ended, the Filipinos began to perform a
mock battle by forming two groups of Christian and the Moros. The intention was
to preserve the past. Groups of men performed a war dance with no weapons but
used coconut shells as props. This dance form came to be known as Maglalatik
dance as the prize for winning the war was Latik. Latik is the residue obtained
after boiling the coconut milk. This war dance was performed as a part of a
religious procession, moving along the streets. It originated in the town of Binan
in the Laguna province of the Philippine Islands and is also performed as homage
to the town saint, San Isidro de Labrador.
Maglalatik is an original native dance of the Philippines in which the coconut
halves are attached to the torso of the dancer. Coconut shells are tied to the hands
and about 4–6 coconut shells are hung on the vest of the dancers. The dance is
performed by hitting the coconut shells by one another and is tied one in the hands
and one on the body. It comprises a four part scene. The pelepasan and baliktaran

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part show intense battle whereas the paseo
and escaramuza parts show the reconciliation.
The dance involves simple movements, its
repetition and the sound of fast drum beats.
Music accompanying the Maglalatik
dance is created by the tapping of the coconut
shells against each other along with the
sound of fast drum beats, which fill the
background.
Maglalatik dance is performed by men. Usually, red coloured trousers are
worn by the Moro dancers whereas blue coloured
trousers are worn by the Christian dancers.
Coconut shells are attached to the chest, hands,
back, thighs and hips with the help of a harness.
Maglalatik dance is usually performed by
men. It is an all–male dance mainly for the reason
that it involves rituals of warfare, which necessitate
fast and tough movements. It is a masculine type of
performance where only male dancers participate. However, professional troupes
sometimes include women.

What’s More

A. Briefly explain the nature and background of Maglalatik. Write your answer
inside the box.

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 What I Have Learned
The ______________ is an indigenous dance from the Philippines in which
coconut shell halves that are secured onto the dancers' hands and on vests upon
which are hung four or six more coconut shell halves. Originally performed in
____________ as a mock-war dance that demonstrates a fight between the
___________ and the __________ over the prized ____________ during the Spanish
rule, this dance is also shown to pay tribute to the town’s patron saint,
___________________. It has a four-part performance such as the ______________
and the _________________ showing the intense battle, the _____________ and the
_______________ the reconciliation.

What I Can Do

A. Give three reasons why it is important to know the history of the “Maglalatik”
1. __________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________

Assessment
Match the definition from Column A to the term in Column B. Write your answer
in the blank before each item.
Column A Column B
1. A mimics dance the battle between
the Christian and the Muslim a. Muslim
Moro tribesmen.
2. Other term for Maglalatik b. bao
3. Place where maglalatik originated c. Moro
4. The residue obtained after
boiling the coconut milk d. palipasan
5. Dancers worn blue coloured trousers e. Maglalatik
6. Dancers worn red coloured trousers f. escaramuz
7. It shows intense battle in the dance g. Biñan, Laguna
8. The patron saint of the town h. latik
9. A coconut shell i. Magbaba
10. The part of the reconciliation j. San Isidro de
in the dance Labrador

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 Additional Activities

In one whole piece of paper, look for five (5) folk dances in the Philippines.
Describe briefly the nature and history/background of it.
1. _______________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________________
5. _______________________________________________________________

Answer Key

F F
D B
B J
I D
A C
C A
G H
H G
J I
E E

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References

Website:
http://philippinecultures-talents.blogspot.com/2012/01/maglalatik-dance.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maglalatik
https://filipinoartistsnewzealand.wordpress.com/2010/09/01/klickety-klick-maglalatik/
http://simplyknowledge.com/popular/gk_detail/maglalatik

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 Development Team of the Module

Writer: Carlo N. Sandilantan (PES)

Editors: Jovita Consorcia F. Mani
Layout Artist: Maria Isabel G. Tutor
Management Team:
Sheryll T. Gayola
Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
OIC, Office of the Schools Division Superintendent

Elisa O. Cerveza
Chief, CID
OIC, Office of the Assistant Schools Division Superintendent

Jovita Consortia Mani

EPS-MAPEH

Ivy Coney A. Gamatero

EPS – LRMS

For inquiries or feedback, please write or call:

Schools Division Office- Marikina City

Email Address: sdo.marikina@deped.gov.ph

191 Shoe Ave., Sta. Elena, Marikina City, 1800, Philippines

Telefax: (02) 682-2472 / 682-3989

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