Sakuting~A dance of Ilocano christians and non-christians from the province of ABRA, sakuting was originally perform by boys only. It portrays a mock fight using sticks to train for combat. The stacattong inflected music suggests a strong chinese influence. The dance customarily performed during christmas at the town plaza, or from one house to another. The spectators give the dancers aguinaldos, or gifts of money or refreshments especially prepared for christmas.
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