Sarung Banggi

Presented by: GROUP 5

Merino
Saluib
Snay
Sosing
Tafalla
Salazar
Segovia
Siervo
Tan
Urbano
Vibar
Villadolid

Meaning: “one night” or “one evening” in

Bicolano
Place of origin: Sto. Domingo, Albay
Linguistic Group: Bicolano
Classification: Courtship Dance

Background/Context:

Sarung Banggi is a Filipino folk dance that originated from

the Bicol region. Before it evolved into a dance piece, its origin
dates back to the Bicolano kundiman song with the same title
“Sarung Banggi” composed by a noted musician, Potenciano
Gregorio. It was argued when the song was composed; however,
it was released on May of 1910 in Lib-og, Albay now known as Sto.
Domingo, Albay.
The song was about a young lad who met a lovely provincial
lass one enchanted night. The song has very deep lyrics, which
probably was the reason why Bicolano young suitors back then
chose the song in wooing their woman.
 The dance was made to accompany and preserve the song it
originated from. It was played first in public in Guinobatan, Albay
on October 1917. You will most likely see it performed during the
Sarung Banggi festival in Sto. Domingo, Albay celebrated every
second week of May. The song and dance that was once a famous
courtship accompaniment has now become a staple to every
Bicolano festival and cultural events.

DANCE STEPS

Music Introduction
*girls only
Walk forward to L 2 counts, pose arms in lateral
Walk forward to L 6 counts, pose arms in lateral
Turn to L arms in lateral in 2 counts
Walk forward to R 6 counts, pose arms in lateral
Turn to R arms in lateral two times in 4 counts

Music A
*entrance of boys to their partners
*girls on the right boys on the left
Change step L&R 2 counts
Turn to align (girl in front, boy at the back) 4 counts
Arms in 3rd position both L&R 2 counts
Turn to change position with the partner 4 counts
Arms in 3rd position L&R 2 counts
Arms in 3rd position bend down 2 counts
Back to position with arms in 3rd position and with feet
brushing 4 counts

Music B
Step-Hop L&R turn 1-2 1-4 counts each
 Cross waltz to change position 4 counts
*repeat 2 times

Music C
Arms in 3rd position clockwise turn with feet brushing 4
counts
Arms in 3rd position counter clockwise with feet brushing 4
counts
Arms in 3rd position in place turn with feet brushing 4 counts

Music D
Waltz with arms in 3rd position 2 counts
Turn in place 4 counts
*repeat 4 times

Music E
*facing partner
Step-Hop L&R 2 counts
Hop forward with Sarok upward 2 counts
Hop backward with Sarok upward 2 counts
Cross waltz to change position 4 counts
*repeat 2 times

Music F
*Repeat steps from Music C

Music G
*partners hold hands
Four steps to the R 4 counts
Mazurca 3 counts 2 times
Turn in place 4 counts
*repeat to the L
Music H
*face partner
 Change step with arms in lateral R&L 2 counts
Turn to align (girl in front, boy at the back) 4 counts
R foot raise L foot raise 2 counts
Turn to change to positions
*repeat 2 times

Music I
*face partner
Waltz with arms in lateral to change position with partner 2
counts
Turn in place with arms in lateral 4 counts
Step forward with both hands held with partner and move
torso forward and backward 2 counts
Turn in place 4 counts
*repeat 2 times (2nd repetition: turn in place 4 counts 2 times then
pose)