SAGUIN-SAGUIN

▪ Saguin-saguin (kunwari or hele-hele) isa a

courtship dance from Tablon, Oas, Albay.
Tablon is a brrio of Oas noted for lumber.
▪ One time, an owner of a lumber yard came to
visit his property and gave a dance for the
workers. The music was played and a girl, a
member of the family of one of the workers,
was offered to him as partner. The owner
liked her and after the dance he serenaded
her. This dance is although spontaneously
danced, became very popular.
COSTUME

▪ Girl wears Maria Clara costumer while Boy

wears barong tagalog and black trousers.
MUSIC

▪ It is divided into three parts: A, B, C.

COUNT

▪ One, two, three to a measure in ¾ time and

one, two and in 2/4 time.
FORMATION

▪ Partners stand opposite each other. About six

feet apart, Girl standing at right side of Boy
when facing audience. One to any number of
pairs may participate in this dance.
FOR YOUR REFERENCE:

▪ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58GYbTq
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