- Datu Piang, Maguindanao
The Sagayan Festival is a vibrant cultural celebration rooted in the lively attire of the women from Lanao del Norte, a province in the Northern Mindanao region of the country.
During this festive event, participants showcase a traditional ethnic dance known as Sagayan. The performers, portraying “warriors,” don striking three-tiered skirts, adorned with brightly colored headgear. They also carry elaborately painted shields and wield double-bladed swords, adding to the dynamic and visually captivating nature of the dance.
In this dance, performers engage in a captivating display of leaps, turns, jumps, kicks, and rolling movements. These actions bear a striking resemblance to the dynamic postures of various warriors who valiantly fought to protect their masters in battle.
Enveloped in a trance-like state, the dancers believe in a magical influence emanating from their motions. This belief is rooted in the conviction that their performance serves to ward off malevolent spirits and bestow good fortune upon their master.
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