"Bontoc" / myLot

@Shavkat (141905)

Philippines

November 3, 2021 11:14am CST

They live mostly on the riverside of the Chico River in the center part of the Mountain Province, Benguet, Philippines. They are known for distinct tribal tattoos. When dancing, they dance with the upbeat gongs or 'gang-sa' in a circular motion.

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Danna B.

@db20747 (43419)

• Washington, District Of Columbia

3 Nov 21

I would love to see their dances!

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (141905)

• Philippines

4 Nov 21

I hope you could see them up close. Here is the sample traditional dance.

Bontoc Dance Inan-aninit (Cordillera Igorot Dance)

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The INAN-ANINIT , also called the anito or fairy dance originated from Central Bontoc and its surrounding barrios. According to old folks, this dance was per...

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Danna B.

@db20747 (43419)

• Washington, District Of Columbia

4 Nov 21

@Shavkat thank you very much for this link!!! Love their dances and pretty skirts!!! And the bell instruments!!

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (141905)

• Philippines

5 Nov 21

@db20747 No worries.