Sagayan Festival: A Living Warrior Dance of Lanao del Norte
April 27, 2015
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Exploring Lanao del Norte, the Sagayan Festival stands out as a striking portrayal of Maranao heritage through movement and music. Unlike typical street parades, it presents a dramatic war dance inspired by the Darangen epic, telling the story of Datu Bantugan and his quest to rescue his sister Arcata Lawanen. This narrative, full of heroism, loyalty, and reconciliation, is brought to life annually during the province’s founding anniversary celebrations in July.
