In "gapus-gapusay", the dancers are tied with kerchief at separate times. The tied partner is only released once the free partner immobilizes the "sabwag", or dropping money on the scarf laid at the center of the ground. The "sabwag" notably depicts the dowry. Afterwards, both partners woo each other through steps that differentiate the man and the woman. The man uses the "parayaw" (showing off steps), while the woman uses the flirtatious "lubay-lubay" (hip sway steps). The dance traditionally ends with all dancers expected to exhibit finesse in the art form. The "kuratsa" is notably used in the Waray wedding ritual known as "bakayaw". The bride and the groom are expected to dance the "kuratsa", followed by the "ninang" and "ninong" (the principal sponsors of the marriage). During a "bakayaw", people are mandated by tradition to throw money towards the dancing bride and groom. The thrown money is known as "gala", and is collected and offered by the groom to the bride as the precursor of a married life. The friends and family of the couple usually throws a lot of money towards the couple as the Warays believe that the more money showered upon them, the more blessings shall arrive for the couple. In 2011, the performing art was cited by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts as one of the intangible cultural heritage of the Philippines under the performing arts category that the government may nominate in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists.