The entertainment culture of the Ifugao Tribe is rich and unique, encompassing various traditions, rituals, music, and dances that showcase their significance in their culture and community. Here are some important aspects of the entertainment culture of the Ifugao Tribe:

Ragragsakan Dance

1. During caVRASUC 2024 at Quirino State University, our indigenous dance was ragragsakan. The Ragragsakan dance is an adaptation of a traditional practice among Kalinga women, who gather and prepare for a budong, or peace pact. The term "Ragragsakan," borrowed from the Ilocano language, translates to "merriment." In Kalinga villages, two significant occasions call for a Ragragsakan: the return of successful head takers and the conclusion of peace pacts between warring tribes.

During this dance, Kalinga maidens balance labba baskets on their heads, wave colorful tribal blankets, and sing short Salidumay songs as they move through terrace dikes and gaps in the path. This performance symbolizes the diligent walk of Kalinga women, who carry water pots on their heads and adorn themselves with vibrant hand-woven blankets, known as "blankets of life." Their movements mimic the ascent of the Rice Terraces in the Mountain Provinces of the Philippines.

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Hudhud Chants

2. The Hudhud chants: one of the most famous forms of ifugao oral tradition is the "Hudhud" The Hudhud is an epic chant that narrates the ifugao's cosmology, their legendary heroes, and their agricultural practices. Recognized as a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage, the Hudhud is a testament to the ifugao people's commitment to preserving their heritage through storytelling.

Uyauy Dance

3. The Uyauy Dance holds great importance in Ifugao culture as a traditional dance form. This dance highlights the elegance, agility, and storytelling abilities of the Ifugao people. Characterized by intricate footwork and hand gestures, the Uyauy Dance serves as a medium to convey stories and cultural narratives.

Banga Dance

4. During the KAYAW days, one of the interpretive dances that emerged was the "BANGA" dance. This performance showcases Kalinga women's agility as they balance bangas, spherical clay jars, on top of their heads while navigating rice paddies and mountain paths—an everyday task of fetching water from mountain springs. The banga, a traditional vessel predominantly used in the northern Philippines, is essential for carrying water.

Kalinga women typically use a women, a coiled piece of straw plant called "jikon" made from ligis, or a rolled cloth on their heads to support the banga while carrying it.

Pagaddut

5. Pagaddut is a dance expressing gratitude and jubilation, often observed during harvest festivals or wedding ceremonies. It features elegant movements accompanied by rhythmic hand clapping.

Bangibang

6. Bangibang, on the other hand, is a martial dance with historical roots in tribal conflicts.

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