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Description	Igal is a type of traditional dance with fast but smooth moves. It is a heritage shared among the Sama people in the Southern Philippines and communities of the western part of Mindanao Island. Its history dates back to the maritime tradition of Southeast Asia. Igal is called pangalay by the Tausug people and pamansak by the Yakan, both of which simply mean "dance". The traditional dance comprises improvised moves and expressions through which the dancers merge with nature and step closer to God. This video showcases sublime lgal performances by two dancers from different time periods and islands in the same province.
Manage No	VI00000325	Running Time	27:22
Country	Philippines
ICH Domain	Performing Arts
Videos Photographer	Dick William NERI	Year	2018
Place	Philippins	File Size	N/A
Definition	N/A	File Format	N/A
Copyright	ICHCAP, National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) of the Philippines

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PI00003656 Igal: The Traditional Dance of the Sama in Tawi-tawi
Nursida Diamson performs the igal, the traditional dance of the Sama people of Tawi-Tawi, southern Philippines.

Philippines 2018
PI00003659 Igal: The Traditional Dance of the Sama in Tawi-tawi
Master dancer and culture bearer Sakinur-Ain Delasas performs the igal, the traditional dance of the Sama people of Tawi-Tawi, southern Philippines. She dons the traditional Sama Dilaut attire to dance the Sama Dilaut variation of the igal.

Philippines 2018
PI00003662 Igal: The Traditional Dance of the Sama in Tawi-tawi
Master dancer and culture bearer Sakinur-Ain Delasas performs the igal, the traditional dance of the Sama people of Tawi-Tawi, southern Philippines. She dons the traditional Sama Dilaut attire to dance the Sama Dilaut variation of the igal and uses the bola-bola or castanets made of bamboo.

Philippines 2018
PI00003665 Igal: The Traditional Dance of the Sama in Tawi-tawi
Nursida Diamson performs the igal, the traditional dance of the Sama people of Tawi-Tawi, southern Philippines.

Philippines 2018
PI00003668 Igal: The Traditional Dance of the Sama in Tawi-tawi
Sakinur-Ain Delasas and Nursida Diamson perform the igal, the traditional dance of the Sama people of Tawi-Tawi, southern Philippines. This movement mimics the flight of the linggisan or eagle.

Philippines 2018
PI00003671 Igal: The Traditional Dance of the Sama in Tawi-tawi
Master dancer and culture bearer Sakinur-Ain Delasas performs the igal, the traditional dance of the Sama people of Tawi-Tawi, southern Philippines. She wears the janggay on her hands, finger extensions to add grace to the dance.

Philippines 2018
PI00003673 Igal: The Traditional Dance of the Sama in Tawi-tawi
"Dancers usually wear the janggay on her hands, finger extensions to add grace when performing the igal, the traditional dance of the Sama people of Tawi-Tawi, southern Philippines. "

Philippines 2018
PI00003676 Igal: The Traditional Dance of the Sama in Tawi-tawi
The NCCA ICH team interviews master dancer and culture bearer Sakinur-Ain Delasas for the documentary on the igal, the traditional dance of the Sama people of Tawi-Tawi, southern Philippines.

Philippines 2018
PI00003657 Igal: The Traditional Dance of the Sama in Tawi-tawi
Nursida Diamson performs the igal, the traditional dance of the Sama people of Tawi-Tawi, southern Philippines.

Philippines 2018
PI00003661 Igal: The Traditional Dance of the Sama in Tawi-tawi
Master dancer and culture bearer Sakinur-Ain Delasas performs the igal, the traditional dance of the Sama people of Tawi-Tawi, southern Philippines, on the lepa. She dons the traditional Sama Dilaut attire to dance the Sama Dilaut variation of the igal.

Philippines 2018
PI00003664 Igal: The Traditional Dance of the Sama in Tawi-tawi
Nursida Diamson performs the igal, the traditional dance of the Sama people of Tawi-Tawi, southern Philippines.

Philippines 2018
PI00003667 Igal: The Traditional Dance of the Sama in Tawi-tawi
Sakinur-Ain Delasas and Nursida Diamson perform the igal, the traditional dance of the Sama people of Tawi-Tawi, southern Philippines. This movement mimics the flight of the linggisan or eagle.v

Philippines 2018
PI00003669 Igal: The Traditional Dance of the Sama in Tawi-tawi
Master dancer and culture bearer Sakinur-Ain Delasas performs the igal, the traditional dance of the Sama people of Tawi-Tawi, southern Philippines. This is a Sama Dilaut variation called tariray, depicting courtship.

Philippines 2018
PI00003672 Igal: The Traditional Dance of the Sama in Tawi-tawi
Sakinur-Ain Delasas and Nursida Diamson perform the igal, the traditional dance of the Sama people of Tawi-Tawi, southern Philippines. They wear the janggay on her hands, finger extensions to add grace to the dance.

Philippines 2018
PI00003675 Igal: The Traditional Dance of the Sama in Tawi-tawi
The NCCA ICH team interviews dancer Nursida Diamson for the documentary on the igal, the traditional dance of the Sama people of Tawi-Tawi, southern Philippines

Philippines 2018
PI00003678 Igal: The Traditional Dance of the Sama in Tawi-tawi
The NCCA ICH team shoots a performance of an igal, the traditional dance of the Sama people of Tawi-Tawi, southern Philippines.

Philippines 2018

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VC00000041 Southeast Asia ICH Video Documentary (Philippines)

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Philippines 2019

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DI00001312 ICHCAP ICH Video Documentary Series #6: Traditional Igal Dance in the Philippines
Igal is a fast but gentle dance that is shared by the Sama people of Tawi-Tawi Island, located in the southernmost part of the Philippines, and the people of the western provinces of Mindanao. Igal is called Pangalay in Tausug and Pamansak in Yakan, all meaning ‘dance’. Igal has no specific choreography and is improvised without repeated movements. It is also rooted in the form of worship performed with the body. It expresses the ecstasy that accompanies the tauhid, that is, the manifestation of a divine being, and tries to become one with nature through dance and get closer to God. Igal is a dance of the moment. Basically, there is no song, and it proceeds in smooth and soft movements according to the sound of traditional instruments, and this music is an important element that inspires the dancer’s movements. While other dances move faster in proportion to the beat of music, the Igal dance moves slower as the music speeds up. Also, when performing the Igal dance, an ornament called Janggay is worn on the fingers, which maximizes the movement of the fingers to add elegance and artistry. The characteristic of dancing is to not stop moving the hands until the end of the dance, and to avoid excessive body movements. The Igal dance is an important element that expresses the cultural identity of the Sama people, and it has inspired modern dance and contemporary art creations in the Philippines. In the Simunul region, local festival dances were created based on the Igal dance, and this phenomenon is an important part of the life of today’s generation, and it is an important example of vitality and reinvention handed down to tomorrow’s generation. The Igal dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eViUTF7id68&list=PLXen1g2tAaHDVurZGxieuywxmvMjFfgPZ This traditional Igal dance of the Philippines video is one of the 10 ICH video Documentary Series, which is the result of the collaborative project between ICHCAP and National Commission for Culture and the Arts(NCCA) in the Philippines. Both organizations aim to raise visibility and strengthen the public’s access to ICH in the Philippines through this project. Videos represent the most accurate method of capturing ICH as it exists in the real world, as well as being effective tools for communicating with the public. ICHCAP will endeavor to continue vividly documenting the scenes of ICH that are hidden across the Asia-Pacific region with the aim of raising the profile of ICH elements as treasures of humanity and introducing them to the public. Please refer to the brochure for more information on the Philippines ICH video documentary. Picture 1~6: Traditional Igal Dance in the Philippines © ICHCAP

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