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Sayaw sa Cuyo

DanceSayaw sa Cuyo
MeaningDance of Cuyunin
Dance CultureLowland Christians
Place of OriginCuyo , Palawan
Ethnolinguistic GroupBicolano
ClassificationEntertainment
Background / Content

The ROFG considers Sayaw sa Cuyo one of its classics , This all female dance emphasizes the daintiness of girls in their early teens, dressed in paneled skirts that were the fashion of the time. The use of the lace panuelo gave accent to twists and turns which are the signature movement of the dance.