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Folk dance on the road to Banaue

1982-07
Banaue, Ifugao, Philippines

Creator / Collector
Bonar, Andrew Graham

Description
The municipality of Banaue is located in the mountains of the island of Luzon, in the province of Ifugao in the Philippines, an area famous for its large number of rice fields, carved on steep slopes that look like terraces.

In the film we see the panoramic view of the crops, as well as some natives in traditional costumes who are dancing local dances.

Coordinates
16.92115516823304,121.05441169236396

Film Information

Holder
Bonar, Andrew Graham

Quality
HD (1440x1080)

Sound
Yes

Color
Yes

Duration (seconds)
85

Format
Super 8mm

Creator's description


On the way back to Banaue there’s a place from where you can get a superb view of the rice terraces. These were built at least 2000 years ago, by the way, and are very extensive –someone has calculated that if they were placed end to end they would stretch right round the earth.

For a few pesos some elderly Ifugao men and women, dressed in all their finery, will do a tribal dance for you. Don’t feel shy about how much to give them because they will tell you.

Ever seen anything quite like that before? I haven’t.
Bonar, Andrew Graham