Philippine dance Philippine dance As varied are the people of the Philippines, so too are the dances. There are many dances performed in the Philippine Islands such as the popular "Tinikling", to the exoticized "Pangalay", to the skill-based interpretation of the "Bangka" and Spanish-tinged "Jota". Dance categorizations range from geographic localization, to socialization functions, to dance influences, and time period. Presentation of Dances in the Philippines are often categorized in ethnic or geographic localization. These localization are often presented in the following: Other less common presentations of Philippine dances have been categorized by societal functions. Philippine dances not only convey the artistry
Bizhu dance headgear called "khabang" and a "dhoti" and jacket. The dance draws some of its charm by virtue of the music that accompanies it. Flutes and drums accompanying the dance set its rhythm. The "dhol", "baajhi", "khenggarang" and "dhuduk" accompany the dance. Of these, the "khenggarang" and "dhuduk" are crafted from bamboo while the "dhol" is a percussion instrument and the "baajhi" a flute. Bizhu dance Bizhu dance (also Bizu) is a dance performed by the Chakma people on their new year, Bizhu (also "Bizu") and is one of the traditional dances of Tripura. Bizhu is a three-day-long festival that commemorates