The top 7 traditional Filipino dances (Philippine and foreign origin)
The Filipinos are not only known for their long-embraced values, but also for their talents in different fields be it in music, arts, dance, or sports. The likes of Sen. Manny Pacquiao, Lea Salonga, Regine Velasquez, Hidilyn Diaz, Efren Reyes, Robert Jaworski, and Paeng Nepomucenu are proof of Filipinos' world-class talent. Their talent has taken them to different countries around the world participating in prestigious international dance competitions for which they have made names for themselves. Filipinos also love to dance. Dancing has always been a part of their social life. Their talent in dance is shown in any social celebration like feasts, school activities, dance competitions, and any social celebrations. Today, some Filipino dances are of foreign origin. They came from the countries of Mexico and Spain. These foreign dances had been introduced to the Filipinos by Spaniards and Mexicans. Filipinos adapted and embraced these dances. To suit t...