258K views · 7.9K reactions | Chau Dance, Folk dance of Purulia, West Bengal organized at CIMAGE College Patna #chhaunachpurulia #chhaunach #chhaudance #puruliachhaunach #puruliasongs | Cimage College, Patna | Facebook

Singkil dance is a vibrant Philippine folk dance that originates from the Maranao people of Lake Lanao in Mindanao. It's known as the royal dance, often depicting a prince and princess in a courtship or royal setting, featuring intricate footwork and graceful movements among clapping bamboo poles. The dance is characterized by the use of fans by the female dancer and a sword and shield by the male dancer, while the rhythmic clapping of bamboo poles adds a dynamic element. | Japan SpeciaL