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Sagayan Festival (Maranao War Dance), 

Tubod, Philippines

Details to be confirmed

Sagayan Festival (Maranao War Dance) - Sagayan Festival © www.tourism.gov.ph
Sagayan Festival © www.tourism.gov.ph
01 Jul 2010 - 31 Jul 2010 Date to be confirmed  

Central to the Araw ng Lanao del Norte celebration is the ethnic dance Sagayan which is performed by 'warriors' clad in three-tiered skirts, brightly-coloured headgear and carrying elaborately painted shields and 'kampilan', a double-bladed sword. The dance involves leaping, turning, jumping, kicking and the rolling movements of a warrior ready to defend his master in battle. They move in a magic-like trance and it is believed that the motions drive away evil spirits while welcoming good fortune. Sagayan is complemented by women in colourful costumes dancing gracefully with a pronounced movement of their arms in a dance known locally as 'Kasiduratan', accompanied by the agong and kulintang musical instrument.

Times
TBC.


Exhibitions  Dance  Spectacle  Culture  Entertainment 


Where?

Tubod

The province of Lanao del Norte is in the northern Mindanao Area along the northwestern coast

Getting There

Air: There are daily from Manila to Cagayan de Oro City. From there, it is just an hour and a half by van or bus to reach the Municipality of Lanao del Norte

How Much?

Free to spectate.

For More Information

Philippines Department of Tourism

Room 207 DOT Building
TM Kalaw Street
Ermita

Manila
Philippines

Tel +63 (2)524 2345.
Email 

Website  www.tourism.gov.ph

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