Estudyantina from Unisan, Quezon, Polkabal from Atimonan, Jota Gumaqueña from Gumaca, Abaruray

from Catanuan, Lanceros De Tayabas from Tayabas Province which is said to be the very first maria clara
folk dance in Quezon and Buling-Buling from Guinyangan performed in Ash wednesday has two
versions. Right after the expensive, ball gowns, barong Tagalog, payoneta, necklaces costumes has been
modeled, the dance showcase of Jota Gumaqueña, and Estudyantina(Unisan) were followed. As of
today there are 17 Dances in Quezon; 16 Maria Clara Dances and 1 Rural Dance.The discussion on Tribal
Dances which are dances of the lesser known tribes (Southern Regions) was given by Professor Michelle
Cosejo.

Among the dances were Dugso,Pigagawan, Karasaguyon, Gin- Um, Kadal Taho, Lawin, Binaylan, Tig-Ani
and Saluray Kuglong. Costume for these dances were also modeled by BCAED2. One of the showcased
dance was Kadal Taho. On the other hand, Professor Sonia Abustan discussed the dances of the Muslim.
And two among their dances; Sagayan, Burong Talo and Pigapir were showcased Prof. Necia Nañez was
then the last lecturer in the discussion of Philippine folk dances. She dicussed everything about Rural
Dances or dances in the countryside. And among her explained and modified example of these dances
were Binasuan which requires balancing skill with a glass of wine, Bati which is a dance perform during
Easter Sunday, Binislakan a Pangasinan dance bearing Chinese influence, Tinikling referring to a dance
imitating the movements of the tikling bird, Pandango sa ilaw which refers to an occupational dance
performed by fishermen , Lapay Bantigue depicting gaily movement of Lapay bird and Gayong, a game
dance. These dances refer to dances of the poor, farmers, and rural areas rather than of Bourgoise.
Some of the given dances were showcased by the Sinag Banahaw Dance Troupe, one of the highlights
was then the all time favorite Tinikling dance. Costume were also modified to students.

As the discussion for the Philippine folk dance ended, the part of discussion began. Professor Federico
Ceribo imparted an accurate knowledge about dancesport. The proud dance sport team of SLSU who
were able to give a national level performances were witnessed on stage.

These discussion were followed by an Intermission of Physical Education II Educators, and then lastly
social dance were performed by students, educators and unexpected visitors who were the company of
Provincial Agriculture office.

The last message delivered was given by the Univesity President hoping that such activity will be active
every semester as she promised to support it and funded it.

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III. REFLECTIONS/ INSIGHTS:

This culminating activity really a significant one. I thought it would be boring because of the conotation
of mine "folk dance" but I was surprised on the technique employed by the organizers and facilitators.
Short but useful dicussion, then modifying of what has been discussed through dance showcase, and
costume modelling. It was so great and it really help students appreciate the knowledge and ideas
shared by the lecturers and of course for the subject of the discussion itself specifically Philippine folk
dances and ballroom dances.

I feel like my heart kindled and my soul of nationalism was reburned. After the program I feel like I am
recharged, standing tall and proud as a Filipino citizen.