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University of Maryland, College Park
Filipino Cultural Association
DITO SA AMERIKA
26th Annual Philippine Culture Night
April 3, 2004
This dance takes its name from the bells worn on the ankle of a Muslim princess. The Singkil originates from the epic legend, "Darangan," of the Maranao people of Mindanao. This epic tells the fateful story of Princess Gandingan, caught in the forest during an earthquake caused by diwatas, or fairies of the forest. The crisscrossed bamboo poles represent the trees that were falling, which she gracefully avoids. Her lady in waiting loyally accompanies her throughout her ordeal. Finally, she is saved by s prince.
Royal Court:
Princess: Kathleen Mujemulta
Prince: Jerry Abot
Lady in Waiting: Charlene Carino
Fan Dancers:
Gemini Aurillo
Jeanine Carino
Anna Kristine Ferre
Montessa Garcia
Kristen Iglesias
Melissa Jeresano
Farrah Ortiz
Jeanine Ortiz
Heather Roco
Clappers:
Chris Endozo
Ronnie Gonzaga
Dominic Pasion
Gerald Perada
Musicians:
Agong: Ryan Estorni?±os
Kulintang: Alison Mendoza
Taught by Don Verde
Inspired by the Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group Embed this video
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University of Maryland, College Park
Filipino Cultural Association
DITO SA AMERIKA
26th Annual Philippine Culture Night
April 3, 2004
This dance takes its name from the bells worn on the ankle of a Muslim princess. The Singkil originates from the epic legend, "Darangan," of the Maranao people of Mindanao. This epic tells the fateful story of Princess Gandingan, caught in the forest during an earthquake caused by diwatas, or fairies of the forest. The crisscrossed bamboo poles represent the trees that were falling, which she gracefully avoids. Her lady in waiting loyally accompanies her throughout her ordeal. Finally, she is saved by s prince.
Royal Court:
Princess: Kathleen Mujemulta
Prince: Jerry Abot
Lady in Waiting: Charlene Carino
Fan Dancers:
Gemini Aurillo
Jeanine Carino
Anna Kristine Ferre
Montessa Garcia
Kristen Iglesias
Melissa Jeresano
Farrah Ortiz
Jeanine Ortiz
Heather Roco
Clappers:
Chris Endozo
Ronnie Gonzaga
Dominic Pasion
Gerald Perada
Musicians:
Agong: Ryan Estorni?±os
Kulintang: Alison Mendoza
Taught by Don Verde
Inspired by the Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group Embed this video
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