Jota Aragoneza Castanets Folk Dance | Piddig Church, Ilocos Norte [Ilokano Cultural Dance Heritage]

Based on Philippine Dances Volume I by Carmen Tabije Andin. Filmed at Piddig Church, Ilocos Norte Philippines. The Jota Aragonesa is a complex folk-dance exhibiting numerous individualistic characteristics that result from combining the traditional dance with its appropriate costumes, steps, and accompaniment. It is one of the dances introduced by the Spaniards in the old town of Paoay. The title suggests that it originated in Aragon, Spain. According to old folks, dancers used to perform with castanets on each hand. However, a substitute can be made by the snapping of the thumb and forefinger to produce the sound.

The Jota Aragonesa is in essence a particular form of social interaction. It has been an integral part of a network of local events, our knowledge and belief, and behavior, norms, and values. Among the elderly elite folks of the town, it has always been a pride to be able to perform this dance especially during big social gatherings such as the Two- Year Ball on the eve of January 1st, the Tambora of Christmas Eve, and the Guling-Guling on the eve of the Ash Wednesday.

The Ilocano Dance Heritage and Guling-Guling 2021. Celebrate Ilocano Dance Heritage in this special virtual staging of Tan-ok ni Ilocano Festival and the celebration of Guling-Guling 2021 - a delightful showcase of folk dances of the Ilocano people filmed in the most scenic and historic sites in Ilocos Norte.

We continue to celebrate our “Tan-ok” month with a showcase of Ilocano folk dances! Using researches by foremost Filipino dance scholars and experts as references, our choreographers, dancers, and costume designers have interpreted 10 extraordinary examples of dances in Ilocos Norte for a modern audience. This online show coincides with the celebration of Guling-Guling, an ancient tradition in the historic town of Paoay.

The Ilocano Folk Dance Festival is indeed the perfect essence of our greatness. Undeniably, our culture and the arts are powerful instruments in fostering unity in the community and pride in our heritage. As we altogether recover from the effects of the pandemic, this festival has revived the creativity and livelihood of designers, performers, choreographers, and other artists in the province, inspiring and reassuring them that their passion has a place in Ilocos Norte.

[carolinaacuna]

Que alegria ver musica de bandurria bailes con escencia hispanica y la cruz de nuestro Salvador enmarcando el espectaculo!!! Viva la

[JoseAntonioCampoMartinez]

Viva la Jota, viva nuestro folclore, Viva Filipinas y la hispanidad. Un saludo a todos los hermanos Filipinos.

[bnvtra]

Nice dance from the Philippines, very interesting culture. I came here because of Summer Course 2021, I met Prof. Cubangbang there.

[jerrydc]

The dance was so elegant performed in a nice location. Thank you for posting. I enjoyed that this was taken in an open area. Most I’ve seen were in stages, just a preference. This was refreshing. The dancers were fantastic. Thank you for posting.

[joselitopalacio]

Filipino dances. Filipino national identity.

[positivelypinkworld]

MLP Rarity: Elegent dance moves, darlings! ❤

[manuellorcaserrano]

Cierto, es una Jota Aragonesa. Pero es curioso, la bailan asiáticos.