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The document describes two Philippine folk dances: 1) The Banga dance of the Kalinga people, in which male and female dancers imitate roosters and hens to symbolize marriage protection and comfort. Dancers balance pots on their heads while performing springy steps. 2) The Bendian dance of the Ibaloi people, originally performed to celebrate successful headhunts. Dancers use gongs, drums, and buzzers while executing steps like "Dimbabaw" involving brush kicks. Various arm movements and formations depict s

Author

Yvonne Juan

Language

EN