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Sua co sua

Dance Sua co sua Meaning My Pomelo Tree Dance Culture Lowland Muslim (Cosatal) Place of Origin Jolo, Sulu Ethnolinguistic Group Tausug Classification Courtship Background / Context The Tausug of Sulu, Southern Philippines though known as fearsome warriors, are also better known as sturdy seafarers and hardy farmers. Extensive orchards are planted to coconut and pomelos…

Putungan

Dance Putungan Meaning Crowning ceremony Dance Culture Lowland Christian Place of Origin Sta. Cruz, Marinduque Ethnolinguistic Group Tagalog Classification Social, Entertainment Background / Context The putungan ritual-dance of Santa Cruz, Marinduque crosses many generations, relating to other time-honored traditions and culture. It has been part of big events and achievements of Santa Cruz and the…

Buti – Buti

Dance Buti-buti Meaning Little Boat Dance Culture Sea Gypsies Place of Origin Jolo , Sulu Ethnolinguistic Group Badjao Classification Social , Entertainment Background / Content The main occupation of the Badjao is fishing, pearl diving, boat building, fish net mending, and other activities that involve the community. The women share in the work byharvesting bivalves…

Burong Talo

Dance Burong Talo Meaning Hawk and Cat Dance Dance Culture Lowland Coastal Community Place of Origin Jolo , Tawi-Tawi Ethnolinguistic Group Tausug Classification Combative Background / Content Tausug men perform this martial arts in dance form with drum and gong accompaniment. Fans to glare opponents are also used to parry knife-blows. The dance shows the…