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ARMM REGION
(abbreviated ARMM) is an
Autonomous region of the
Philippines, located in the Mindanao
island group of the Philippines, that is
composed of five predominantly
Muslim provinces, namely: Basilan
(except Isabela City), Lanao del Sur,
Maguindanao, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi. It
is the only region that has its own
government. The regional capital is at
Cotabato City, although this city is
outside of its jurisdiction.
 TheARMM spans two geographical areas:
Lanao del Sur and Maguindanao (except
Cotabato City) in south western Mindanao,
and the island provinces of Basilan (except
Isabela City), Sulu and Tawi-Tawi in the Sulu
Archipelago. The region covers a total of
12,288 km².
 Forthe most part of Philippines' history, the
region and most of Mindanao have been a
separate territory, which enabled it to
develop its own culture and identity. The
region has been the traditional homeland of
Muslim Filipinos since the 15th century, even
before the arrival of the Spanish who began
to colonize most of the Philippines in 1565.
Muslim missionaries arrived in Tawi-Tawi in
1380 and started the conversion of the native
population to Islam.
 Aside from the colourful contributions of its regional tribes,
Mindanao is home to the largest cultural minority in the
Philippines - the Muslims. Brought by Javanese and Middle
Eastern traders, Islam is the religion of approximately 20% of
the Philippine population.
 They are known for their mysticism, royalty, and beauty
which are evident in their music and dances. Accompanied
by the agong and kulintang, Filipino Muslim dance is
marked by intricate hand and arm movement along with
shimmering costumes.
Pangalay
Tribe: Badjao
Origin: Zamboanga del Sur
 A pangalay native to the

Badjao, sometimes known
as the "Sea Gypsies."
Pangalay is a dance that
emphasizes the agility of
the upper body. The
rhythmic bounces of the
shoulder with simultaneous
alternating waving of arms
are the basic movement of
this dance. The pangalay is
commonly performed at
weddings and other social
gatherings.
Asik
Tribe: Maguindanao
Origin: Lanao del Sur
 A solo slave dance

performed by the
umbrella-bearing
attendant to win the
favor of her sultan
master. The girl wears
long metal fingernails
and dances and poses
in doll-like motions.
Asik usually precedes
a performance of
Singkil.
Burung-Talo
Origin: Tausug
A form of self
defense. The
dance like
movements show
a fight between a
hawk and a cat.
Tahing Baila
Tribe: Yakan
 Yakandance for a
bountiful fish
catch where they
imitate their
movements.
Pangsak
Tribe: Yakan
Origin: Basilan
 The Yakan are a Muslim

ethnic group in the
highlands of Mindanao.
They wear elaborately
woven costumes tightly on
their bodies. Their dances
involve complicated hand
and foot movements. In
this dance, a man unties a
wrap from his wife-to-be's
waist to wrap around her
body and dance with. Both
of their faces are dotted
with white paint, to hide
their identity from evil
Pangalay ha Pattong
Tribe: Badjao
A royal couple
balance perilously
on top of bamboo
poles imitating the
movements of the
picturesque
southern boat (the
vinta) with colorful
sails gliding across
the Sulu Sea.
Pangalay sa Agong
Origin: Tausug - Sulu
A variation of the
Tausug's traditional
dance, Pangalay,
two warriors vie for
the attention of a
lass both using
gongs to show their
prowess and skill.
Pagapir
Tribe: Maranao
Origin: Lanao del Sur
 Pagapir depicts a royal

manner of "walking"
among the Maranao
people who live mainly
around Lake Lanao. Ladies
of the royal court perform
this stately dance in
preparation for an
important event. The
ladies gracefully
manipulate the Aper (apir)
or fan, while emphasizing
their small steps, or "kini-
kini", which is a sign of
good upbringing.
Sagayan
Tribe: Maguindanao
Origin: Cotabato
 The dance involves
leaping, turning,
jumping, kicking and
the rolling movements
of a warrior ready to
defend his master in
battle. Kamanyang
fumes inhaled by the
sagayan moves him to
perform in a magic-like
trance. On most
occasions, this dance is
performed before any
celebration or gathering
to drive away evil
spirits (tunong) and to
welcome good fortunes
or omen.
Kapa Malong Malong
 Also called Sambi sa Malong, this
Maranao dance shows the
many ways of wearing a malong,
a simple tubular yet highly
functional piece of cloth. The
traditional women’s version
shows this cloth of countless
colorful designs; used mostly as
a skirt, woven in many different
ways, depending on the purpose
of the wearer. Other ways the
women wear malong is as a
shawl, a mantle, or a head-
piece.
During more recent dance
documentation, a men’s version
was derived. This version shows
in masculine rendition, how men
don the malong—displaying its
use as a sash or waist-band,
shorts or bahag, and a head-gear
that can be either functional
while working in the fields, or
decorative as a turban.
Singkil
Tribe:Maranao
Origin: Lanao, Mindanao
 Singkil dance takes its name from the bells

worn on the ankles of the Muslim princess.
Perhaps one of the oldest of truly Filipino
dances, the Singkil recounts the epic legend
of the "Darangan" of the Maranao people of
Mindanao. This epic, written sometime in
the 14th century, tells the fateful story of
Princess Gandingan, who was caught in the
middle of a forest during an earthquake
caused by the diwatas, or fairies or nymph
of the forest.
 The rhythmic clapping of criss-crossed
bamboo poles represent the trees that were
falling, which she gracefully avoids. Her
slave loyally accompanies her throughout
her ordeal. Finally, she is saved by the
prince. Dancers wearing solemn faces and
maintaining a dignified pose being dancing
at a slow pace which soon progresses to a
faster tempo skilfully manipulate apir, or
fans which represent the winds that prove
to be auspicious. The dancers weave
expertly through criss-crossed bamboos.
 When performed by ladies of the royalty of
Lanao, the dancer is usually accompanied by
a waiting lady, who holds a beautifully
decorated umbrella over the Princess' head
wherever she goes. Royal princesses to this
day in the Sulu Archipelago are required to
learn this most difficult and noble dance.

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ARMM REGION

 A pangalay native to the

 A solo slave dance

 The Yakan are a Muslim

 Pagapir depicts a royal

 Singkil dance takes its name from the bells

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