The Banga folk dance: masters of balance

[@dollyhohing7303]

I learned this dance at the University of the Philippines when I was admitted to the UP Filipiniana dance troupe. In Hawaii, we had narrators so the audience can appreciate the dance. I used to tiptoe and sashay, and stretch my arms gracefully to maintain my balance. We danced the Luzon Suite at the coronation of Ms Hawaii Filipina.

[@zzzzzz3006]

I love the UP Filipiniana choreography of Banga too

[@gethandongla9891]

(Just For Everyone's Information) The people/tribe who created this dance were from the cordillera region they are part of the Igorot peoples, specifically the Kalinga tribe the Igororts were never conquered by the Spaniards because of their geological advantage, head hunting practices and tactics they used like they never disclosed the location of heir villages when they went to the lowlands and traded with the Ilocanos, plus they knew the forest very well and used it to their advantage. When the Americans arrived to the Philippines they befriended the igorot peoples instead of the more aggressive approach that the Spaniards used. You can see their friendship in old videos showing American scouts showing nd giving Igorots modern accessories and devices and giving thee Igorots teachers to educate them.

[@emilybemily]

My grandpa always told me that his ancestors always made the most effort to protect their woman away from the Spanish and that had been passed down for generations. We did ancestry dna, 100% Filipino. Zero Spanish. This makes me wonder if we descend from the igorots? We don’t have any information or connection to our original peoples so we can’t be sure. However. We do know his fathers side came from the north Luzon area. This comment brings me one step closer to finding out thank you! I also am exceptionally good at balancing things on my head a dancing so..

[@brmr5812]

Philippines is the most beautiful traditional culture in the world 💪💪💪

[@vincentjance7424]

Because of the Spanish influence to it. The combined native Filipino tribal dances and the energetic Spanish dances produced one the most gorgeous dances in the world.

[@gethandongla9891]

​@@vincentjance7424 this dance has a absolutely no Spanish influence in it. The people/tribe who created this dance were from the cordillera region they are part of the Igorot peoples, specifically the Kalinga tribe the Igororts were never conquered by the Spaniards because of their geological advantage, head hunting practices and tactics they used like they never disclosed the location of heir villages when they went to the lowlands and traded with the Ilocanos, plus they knew the forest very well and used it to their advantage. When the Americans arrived to the Philippines they befriended the igorot peoples instead of the more aggressive approach that the Spaniards used. You can see their friendship in old videos showing american scouts showing nd giving Igorots modern accessories and devices and giving thee Igorots teachers to educate them.

[@elsiehernandez7206]

@@gethandongla9891 😲

[@krizhiel6376]

@@vincentjance7424 not everything is abt spain. we have our own culture without them having to influence it. its just sad that more and more of it is getting erased either bcs whitewashing the past and the current generation forgetting our culture

[@judgmentday221]

Nagbuhat na naman ng sariling bangko! Ikaw rin!

[@rouisheart425]

paulit ulit kong pinapanood....paulit ulit ko ring nalilimutan huminga...dahil sa Banga! tabingi..！inaalalayan ko sa tingin bka magbagsakan. 🥺 Perfect 😘👍👏👏👏👏👏👏❣️

[@MaxMerrier]

I forgot to breathe during the whole show! I'm glad I'm still alive! ahahaha

[@jerraalmonte8528]

among the dances when me & my mom were watching this cultural dance show during my childhood, this WAS the most breath taking as it made me wonder its difficulty to perform.

[@kmen07]

That "shet tabingi..." from an audience never fails to make me nervous.

[@IamLek-Lek]

So true! haha

[@nasirsalvatore2184]

instablaster

[@crisvelailyn7293]

My town is Balanga city, We have Banga festival, but no one performed here as good as that like whoaaaa you have my respect there 💖💯 salute HAHAHAH hindi ko kaya 'yan iiyak ako

[@terecapilibalmoresdhofw3083]

Wow galing nman sana ito ang mga sinasayaw ng mga kabataan at ito ang mga sumikat ung mga tradition natin noong una pa

[@norlynariate8287]

We didn't carry much banga during the performance at school.Only one banga haha! This is soooo extreme.Only for the professionals.Awesome.

[@yvan6750]

xhet ang ganda nito!! ung mga nakikita ko ksi lately parang modern na ung pagsayaw nla. prang may influence na. ang galing nito talaga

[@aj.gimena]

Yvan thats my dance troupe 😊😊😊 Philippine Barangay Folk Dance Troupe

[@asianpopprince]

Aj Gimena you sure this is your dance troupe? Why is it I feel like this is the Bayanihan dance troupe as I have seen a very similar video of this when I was studying in the Philippines. Plus the fact that the venue seems like cultural center of the Philippines.

[@aj.gimena]

asianpopprince yes ate joan is the one who have the tallest banga 😊

[@asianpopprince]

Aj Gimena cool!

[@warrenadrian5481]

@@aj.gimena si Joan Ferrer ba yan? Uf yes, classmate ko sya nung hughschool. Nag try din ako mag Barangay before kaso dko nanantuloy. Kabatch ko sina Rinal Decena, Laurice, Andrea.. at marami pa.

[@gemmagemmabelen9724]

this one of the reasons? why im so in-love too much of my own country...our cultural dances arw so imcomparable among with other....😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@doc72774]

I do this every night.Then I do the valet. After that I do Cumbria. Finally merengue. Then I wake up realize it all in my head.

[@rosevelasquez535]

WOW! ang galing..ang hirap magbalance ng banga..Congratulations everyone..👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@erlindabarnachea1346]

I recall this skill dance when I was a member of the slu silahis dance troupe we performed this wonderful dance when I was college at mansion House in the presence the president of Burma the delegation applauded and enjoyed the performance

[@bododongvillamar4164]

Awesome the best I've seen. Breathtaking !!!!!!!!!

[@AkoSiAya]

Parang na kalimutan Kong huminga... Buhay pa naman ako...

[@lyndrasangabriel8948]

Perfect! This is I can say very authentic interpretation of banga dance. The art of fetching waters ☺️

[@tessielett9082]

PROUD OF MY NEPHEW...HERE!🥰😍😘🤩

[@chrisschmidt5555]

The banga dance is somehow from the Tribe of Kalinga and Abra..my Home.province

[@jwwelder07]

I miss watching the filipino culture dance! 🙂

[@aldrinvasquez5555]

I hold my breath for minutes!!! Breathtaking performance!!!

[@karstinfrane8469]

Galing ng leader...tabingi pero flawless ang sayaw...

[@madamebrunhilda5105]

So graceful despite their load on their heads!!👏👏👏

[@pinkberry1552]

This is the traditional banga dance. Love this and is the best.

[@anecitarosaldo6388]

i love it is that the master of banga folk dance so many pots

[@friscamanalo8092]

I love watching Phil dance

[@lourdescorreia4201]

Really love ❤️ this folk dance 💃

[@preciouswisdom9843]

Makalaglag banga, este panga itong sayaw.

[@jeriroseagangaya9348]

I try this sa Panagbenga in Baguio when I was HS pero hangang 3pcs of banga lng ako.

[@lynncooksandmore7201]

Igorot dance, one sample...🥰

[@user58551]

This performance is empiccable,

[@zzzzzz3006]

OMG. Love this. Do you have the others from this same concert?

[@maxinevertido1972]

Ganda ako ay natatakot dahil ang daming mga pots

[@gie-chanofficial22819]

Galing magbalance ng leader kahit tabingi na ang stack ng pots.

[@daisyliwan5278]

So perfectly done. How did that happen?

[@virgiliodelavega2499]

Very graceful....

[@elmcdonald6638]

graceful!

[@tamashii_hana9561]

my coach is challenging me to achieve this performance. Parang gusto ko na tuloy mag back out sa group hahahaha nakakakaba mag balanse. 2 palayok palang kabang kaba na ako e

[@rs-xk5db]

I hold my breath.. Im glad the base aren't fell

[@caelagpawan8589]

Lubuagan kalinga.magaling ganyan bangga dance

[@jamessharp3796]

Hahaha.. madali lang magbalance sa banga dance basta itali ko sa leeg..

[@amandaolives1227]

Namiss ko sayawin toh!

[@jmpproduction3864]

Banga Dance from the Y'Kalingas

[@constanciofuticmanglan8550]

Whew!! Makaputol hiningang panoorin

[@merlinjavier5170]

If he is really interested in traditional or folk dances, he could hire dancers or ask them to practice early

[@MJGuion]

Hello po, san po nakakabili ng banga po?Salamat po sa sasagot.

[@JonielVillanueva-j8g]

is that real pots ?

[@UnderVenturer]

PRIDE OF KALINGA PROVINCE

[@kathleenkayer.juanico1633]

What is the time signature of this dance?

[@rjkawayan]

4/4

[@phemdanao3141]

May i know the title of this dance song, thanks in advance 👍😘😊

[@Brads1Cent]

banga

[@alphatard7821]

sayang...yung movement nung nasa gitna mejo mabagal halata sa video...pero ang galing

[@guillermowillam419]

Dance from kalinga or one of the igorot dance

[@maksilpinas-perazo3613]

Nice one but it is kalinga dance remove the belt at the back because kalinga tapis has no belt like that

[@jhunnardjhordancruz8052]

I agree. They are wearing a Bontoc wakes belt

[@gie-chanofficial22819]

Sinayaw namin to nung grade 3

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

That's because of imam mehdi and macaroni 😂

[@sapsalingpusacattalkmaykwe1556]

Ty

[@Idol-Kita-Eh]

Meron bang department of philippines culture and heritage? O department of education ang namamahala sa culture preservation ng pinas?

[@kevin080592]

b b meron po.. National commission on art and culture

[@chiickennuggets]

👍

[@mr.antoniohere2513]

Just want to ask lang po kung nay music po ba kayo nito? Badly needed lang po. Hoping for a positive respond. 🙂

[@marizasepian5840]

Marami po dito sa baguio city.

[@omarescobar8202]

Wow!😍 Bayanihan Dance Company ba to?😘😍

[@configurational]

Philippine Baranggay Folk Dance Troupe

[@venaichetossiant5286]

wag sana itong kalimutan, puro kasi spanish-colonial dance tinuturo sa school. yung ganito naman

[@elizabethgrailepallogan5174]

Nah please that's not how we do it

[@gibopnx3221]

🙄🤣🤣🤣

[@mercolesnorma871]

Proud igorots 👏👏👏👏💪💪👍💯% excellent im a ginuine coldelliran.⚘⚘⚘🦋🌲🌳🦜🍓🍓🍓🥰

[@rosyofleyte7216]

saan b tayo pwede makabili ng banga sa panahon ngayun