The Singkil dance originated from the Maranao people of Mindanao. It is based on the story of Darangen, a pre-Islamic Marano interpretation of the popular Hindu epic, the R… See more

The Carinosa dance is also one of the most popular Filipino folk dances. In fact, it has also been considered as the national dance of the Philippines under the Marcos regime. Carinosa, … See more

This popular folk dance in the Philippines represents the literal translation of its name Itik, which means a duck. That’s right, a duck dance! The dancers do their best to imitate the … See more

Number 6 on the list is also one of the most popular and visually aesthetic folk dances in the Philippines, the Pandanggo sa Ilaw. It is sometimes referred to as the “Dance of Lights”. Ba… See more

Another popular folk dance of the Philippines is called the Maglalatik or sometimes, Magbabao. Wonder why? Well, for one, “latik” refers to the sweet delicacy achieved b… See more