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• Singkil

[Laeikulani]

The Singkíl originated from the Maranao people who inhabit the shores of Lake Lanao. It is derived from a story in the Darangen, the Maranao interpretation of the ancient Indian epic, the Ramayana. The name of the dance itself means "to entangle the feet with disturbing objects such as vines or anything in your path". It is a popular dance performed during celebrations and other festive entertainment. Originally only women, particularly royalty, danced the Singkíl

[Sidurian1951]

By far my favorite singkil on youtube.

[v49624430]

This is not a muslim or islamic dance..They dont do these dances in afghanistan, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, The Emirates, Jordan, Malay, Pakistan..etc...Its a Filipino folk dance that originated in the island of Mindanao...enough said..!!!!!!

[kathkat1105]

@hetismij21 it's a form of occasion not a religious form! it is a commercial before the marinao bride and groom get married! it's not a worship dance!

[hetismij21]

In many reactions you find that Filipinos call this a Muslim dance. Exactly which elements are found Islamic or Muslim? I do see the men wearing caps which are also used in prayer. But after watching this dance I don't particularly find its focus to be on any Islamic teaching. And if there's a Muslim dance will you call 'tinikling' a Christian dance and 'panggalay' a Hindhu dance? Why is religion attributed to this dance?

[mavitz01]

singkil na siguro ang pinakamaganda at pinakakomplikadong katutubong sayaw ng mga Filipino :)

[heartbuff52]

@halashet hehe lahat naman po ng tao may itsura :P hehehehe xD

[heartbuff52]

baka magkapatid ung prinsesa..ung unang sumayaw unung kapatid na hndi ikakasal..tas ung pangalawa un na ung prinsesang ikakasal..?? or baka..dlwa asawa ng prinsipe..kase dba sa muslim kahit ilan mapangasawa ng lalake..

[halashet]

infairness mey hitsura yung prince, or is it just the lightings?hehe

[MissEliSoriano]

dalawa ang princesa kasi yung nauna alila ng susunod na princesa hehehe !