The Presentation of Group 1

Luzon is the largest and most populous

island in the Philippines. Located in the
northern portion of the Philippines
archipelago, it is the economic and political
center of the nation, being home to the
country's capital city, Manila, as well as
Quezon City, the country's most populous
city.

Representing Cariñosa
The Cariñosa is a popular traditional dance
in the Philippines, often considered the
national dance of the country. While its
exact origin is not well-documented, it is
widely believed to have originated in the
Bicol region, particularly in the province of
Albay. The dance is known for its flirtatious
and romantic movements and is often
performed at various social gatherings and
events.
The Cariñosa dance is characterized by
graceful and flowing movements, typically
performed by a male and a female dancer.
It is a courtship dance that portrays a
man's pursuit of a woman's heart. The
dance involves intricate footwork, gestures,
and the use of handkerchiefs. Dancers
perform various patterns and steps while
gracefully expressing their affection for one
another.
Representing Harana
In the island of Luzon, the Ilocanos also
perform serenading, known to them as
tapat literally, "to be in front of" the home of
the courted woman which is similar to the
harana and also to the balagtasan of the
Tagalogs. The suitor begins singing a
romantic song, then the courted lady
responds by singing too.

Representing the Inabel of Ilocos : Woven

Cloth for everyday
The inabel is one of the many prides of the
llocos region in the Philippines. "Abel" is
the Ilocano word for weave, and "inabel"
can be interpreted to mean any kind of
woven fabric. In the world of weaving
however, inabel is particularly used to refer
to textile that is distinctly Ilocano in origin.
Magdalena Gamayo is a master weaver of
the inabel cloth - the historical cotton fabric
bartered for gold in the Galleon Trade and
mentioned in the classic Ilocano epic Biag
ni Lam-ang.
Ilocos weavers use hardwood pedal looms,
employing different design techniques. The
binakul pattern, a dizzying pattern, is
meant to ward off and distract evil spirits,
protecting the wearer. Other patterns
include the multi-heddle design technique,
the pinilian or brocade weave, the suk-suk
or discontinuous supplementary weft
technique, and the ikat tie-dye technique.
Each
province has its own distinct design style.
As with other forms of handweaving in the
country, the process of creating inabel is
intricate and labor-intensive. Popular
patterns include cat's paws, fans, stars,
and windows.

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MEMBERS:
Norene S. Braza
Bea Maano
Habie D. Arcillas
Nefia Grace Acma
Jhon Laurence Añalucas
Reuan Nathaniel Briones
Fel Anne Godinez
Irra Mariz Taguiwalo
Jeshua Dominguez
John Reniel Balsacao
Mike Miralles
Philip Ruelo
Jesh Aldrin Laniohan
Leslie Marsonia
Trexie Rodriguez
Justin Gio Encabo