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SAKUTING COSTUME
PANGALAY
“Fingernail dance” is the sobriquet given to a South East Asian dance known as
Pangalay. This “traditional” dance is said to have originated from Sulu islands
located in the Philippines, and is said to have been created by the Tausug
people. Apparently, this dance is said to be extremely similar to the classical
Balinese and Thai dances. Furthermore, this dance also comprises of another
version referred to as “Pakiring”. This dance style is supposedly based on pre-
Islamic and Buddhist concepts related to male and female celestial agents.
The costume used in this dance style usually includes the Joloano and Janggay.
In addition, metallic fingernail extensions also form a major component of the
costume.
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