Jestine Chloie P.

Escovidal

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Cariñosa is a Philippine dance of colonial era origin from the Maria Clara
suite of Philippine folk dances, where the fan or handkerchief plays an
instrumental role as it places the couple in romance scenario.

HISTORY:

The dance originated in Panay Island in the Visayan Islands and was

introduced by the Spaniards during their colonization of the Philippines. It is
related to some of the Spanish dances like the bolero and
the Mexican dance Jarabe Tapatio or the Mexican Hat Dance.

COSTUME:

Originally, the Cariñosa was danced with María Clara dress and Barong

Tagalog for it is a María Clara Spanish Dance when it was introduced. In
addition, Filipino wore the patadyong kimona and camisa de chino to reveal
nationalism. (a native dress of the Tagalog regions), camisa (a white sleeve) or
patadyong kimona (a dress of the Visayan people) and for boys, a barong
Tagalog and colored pants. Because it is the national dance, the dancers may
wear any Filipino costume.