MODULE 20: Tribal Type

I.                    Objectives:

At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to:

a.       explain the history of Tribal dance;

b.      enumerate the tribal dances; and

c.       appreciate the significane of each dance.

II.                  Overview:

Many tribes throughout the world feature tribal dances unique to their culture. Some tribal dances recall war victories, whereas others are influence by tribal religion. The history of the tribe is sometimes recounted through dance.

III.                Learning Content:

Kadal Blelah

Tribe: T’boli                Origin: Lemloslon, South Cotabato

-          Dancers perform a simulation of movements of birds.

Kadal Tahaw

Tribe: T’boli                Origin: Lake Sebu, South Cotabato

-          A bird dance performed by the T’boli during planting and harvesting which simulates the flight and hops of the tahaw bird.

Binaylan

Tribe: Higaonon        Origin: Agusan

-          The Bagobo tribe from the central uplands of Mindanao originated this dance which imitates the movements of a hen, her banog, or baby chickens, and a hawk. The hawk is sacred, and it is believed that the hawk has the power over the well-being of the tribe. The Hawk tries to capture one of the chicks and is killed by the hunters.

Bagobo Rice Cycle

-          This Bagobo tribal dance portrays the cycle of planting and harvesting of rice.

Dugso

Tribe: Talaindig          Origin: Bukidnon

-          A dance of thanksgiving