Maranao Dances

The malong is a traditional "tube skirt" made of hand-woven (and sometimes machine-made multicolored cotton cloth , bearing a variety of geometric or "okir" designs - a term used for geometric and flowing designs. 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 women wear the malong is as a shawl, a mantle, or a headpiece. 

Singkil, a dance originating from Lanao del Sur, Mindanao is said to be a dance of Muslim royalty. To the rhythmic clapping of bamboo poles, the dancers weave expertly through crisscrossed bamboos, the ladies dressed in elegant Muslim costumes waving great big fans, the men flipping brightly colored handkerchiefs right and left. The dancers wearing solemn faces and maintaining a dignified pose begin dancing at a slow pace which soon progresses to a faster tempo. The clashing bamboos and the whirling dancers form an unforgettable kaleidoscope of color and sound that is fascinating to the beholder. 

Pangalay Traditional Dance is a significant Filipino dance form, originating from the Tausug people of the Sulu Archipelago and performed by the Bajau people in Sabah, Malaysia. It features intricate hand and arm movements and janggay metal claws and is performed during weddings and festive occasions, showcasing cultural diversity.