MAGLALATIK

History
Also called Magbabao Classified under rural and barrio dances. Depicts a fight between the Moros and the Christians over the latik. It originated in Bian, Laguna. During the night of the town fiesta of Bian, they dance the Maglalatik in the religious procession as it moves along the streets. They perform the dance as an offering to the patron saint of farmers, San Isidro de Labrador . The first two parts of the dance, the Palipasan and the Baligtaran, show the heated encounter between the two groups. The last two parts, the Paseo and the Sayaw Escaramusa, show their reconciliation. Demonstrates a fight between the Moros and the Christians over the prized latik or coconut meat during the Spanish rule. All dancers are male.

Costume
y Usually danced shirtless with trousers together with coconut shells around the body. y They dance with their barefoot. y Coconut Shell: -4 pairs of coconut shell. A pair for both leg located in the knees, 2 pairs for the body, and one in front for the chest part and another one at the back, and pair for the hands (tapping).

RED Trousers- Muslim

BLUE Trousers- Christians

Symbolism of the Costume

Red Trousers symbolizes the Muslims and Blue Trousers symbolizes the Christians.

* Coconut shell
-Like many native Filipino dances, it is intended to impress the viewer with the great skill of the dancer, and in some Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) circles, it has been noted that the manlalatik "consists of a trapping and boxing method hidden in a dance."

Dance Steps
Here are the steps of maglalatik dance:
1. 6 8-counts jogging to get to place. 2. 4 steps forward while pounding chest. 3. 4 basic clap cycles in place 4. 4 basic clap cycles to get to two rows 5. 8 quick clap cycles to do the ripple effect 6. 8 quick clap cycles to circle around partner

Circle up
2 8-counts + 1 4-count for first clap.

clap after 1 8-count 3X Finishing clap 8. 8 high-low clap cycles to move to position. 9. 8 cycles of 6 hit clapping 10. 16 counts for tricks with clapping in the background 10. 16 counts for tricks with clapping in the background 12. 8 quick clap cycles for the battle 13. 4 quick clap cycles to get to end. After last clap POSE.

Relevance of the Dance

The importance of this dance is it showcases to the viewers the skill of a Filipino dancer. It shows the Philippine Dance as a Unique and Meaningful Art. It depicts that every Philippine Dance has its own story. It gives joy and entertainment to the viewers. To show the viewers that Christians and Muslims in our country sometimes quarrel in different aspects. But the dance also shows that there is always a chance for reconciliation despite the difference in Beliefs and religion.

Cultural Significance
It serves as a reminder to fellow Filipinos regarding our past and History. Depicts the Filipino Culture s deep appreciation towards their Religion (i.e. the Patron saint San Isidro Labrador) The Annual Presentation reinforces our Filipino allegiance towards our country. To inculcate Filipino Cultures to the young.

Impact of the Dance to preservation of the Culture It is not merely done out of tradition but instead it serves as a reminder of
how deeply devoted we are to our Filipino culture and to make the public be aware of our love in our own culture.

Recommendation
It is a must that the dance be preserved by Continuous Presentation. The dance serves as symbol of what Filipino Culture is all about (i.e. religion, gratitude etc) and will instill in the mind of the people what it means to be a Filipino. In other words we should keep the fire burning .

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