Sayaw sa Cuyo

Sayaw sa Cuyo is mazurka-inspired danced by girls/ladies swaying their hats to accent twirls and turns. The dance originates from Cuyo, Palawan. On the small island, the feast of St. Augustine is traditionally celebrated with parades, religious processions, and performances by groups coming from all over Cuyo and the nearby islands. Island dances blended with strong old Cuyo ethnicity and Spanish influenced steps. Today, dancers daintily swirl hats to the waltz and other European steps designed to bring out the freshness and glow of the performers.