Category: Igorot Suite

A group of young people imitating “tariktiks,” or woodpeckers.

From the Ifugao tribe comes this interesting thanksgiving dance. The tribal priests don […]

Three high priests and maidens from different tribes unite in a dance seeking […]

Kalingga women balance the “banga” earthen water jars on their heads with grace […]

The Ifugao, builders of the Banawe Rice Terraces, considered the eighth wonder of […]

Performed by three tribal chieftains blessing and wishing the bride and groom good […]

Young women utilize the split-fork bamboo “bungkaka,” to drive evil spirits from the […]

Male dancers perform this dance beating the “gangzas” announcing a wedding ceremony is […]

The Idaw is a small brown bird with a very significant influence on […]