MAKABAYAN AKO

MINDANAO

LAHING PILIPINO
"SINGKIL"

THE DRESS WAS INSPIRED BY THE STUDENTS OF THEATER ARTS PERFORMING THE FAMOUS DANCE OF COURTSHIP IN MINDANAO THE "SINGKIL

Ang Singkil ay isang tanyag na sayaw na tinatanghal tuwing may pagdiriwang at mga kapistahan. Itinatanghal ng kadalasang pambabaeng sayaw lamang, ang Singkil ay nagsisilbi bilang isang patalastas sa kanyang magiging manliligaw o sa kanyang mapapangasawa.


"SINGKIL"


The SINGKIL 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, which serves as either a conscious or unconscious advertisement to potential suitors.