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Muslim MindanaoThe Land of Promise
MELODY V. BABIA
• Aside from the colorfulcontributions of its regionaltribes, Mindanao is home to thelargest cultural minority in thePhilippines - the Muslims.Brought by Javanese andMiddle Eastern traders, Islam isthe religion of approximately 20percent of the Philippinepopulation.
• They are known for theirmysticism, royalty, and beautywhich are evident in their musicand dances. Accompanied bythe agong and kulintang,Filipino Muslim dance ismarked by intricate hand andarm movement along withshimmering costumes.
A form of self defense. The dance like
movements show a fight between a hawk
and a cat.
A solo slave dance
performed by the
umbrella-bearing
attendant to win the
favor of her sultan
master. The girl
wears long metal
fingernails and
dances and poses in
doll-like motions.
The Singkil recounts the epic legend of the "Darangan"
of the Maranao people of Mindanao. This epic, written
sometime in the 14th century, tells the fateful story of
Princess Gandingan, who was caught in the middle of
a forest during an earthquake caused by the diwatas,
or fairies or nymph of the forest.
Yakan dance for a
bountiful fish catch
where they imitate
their movements
In this dance, a man
unties a wrap from his
wife-to-be's waist to
wrap around her body
and dance with. Both
of their faces are
dotted with white
paint, to hide their
identity from evil
spirits.
a popular festival dance in Sulu. This is a
traditional fingernail dance that is
performed at wedding celebrations held by
affluent families.
a dance performed by a royal couple
balancing on top of bamboo poles and
imitating the movements of a southern boat
with colorful sails or the so-called vinta
a traditional dance of
the Tausug wherein two
warriors compete
against each other for
the attention of a young
woman. They use
gongs to show their
prowess and skill
. Ladies of the royal court perform
this stately dance in preparation
for an important event. The ladies
gracefully manipulate the Aper
(apir) or fan, while emphasizing
their small steps, or "kini-kini",
which is a sign of good upbringing.
Performed by very fierce warriors
carrying a shield elaborately painted
with curlicues, rounds, twirls and
mirrors which are attached with shell
noisemakersThis dance is
performed before any celebration or
gathering to drive away evil spirits
(tunong) and to welcome good
fortunes or omen.
This dance shows the
many ways of wearing a malong, a simple tubular yet
highly
functional piece of cloth.