7. Sayaw Sa Banga
A folk dance hailed from Kalinga in Luzon is the Sayaw sa Banga. Banga is an earthen jar used by women to fetch water, and the dance portrays a warrior claiming his bride. It is also a dance to entertain the guests. Women balance six to eight jars on their heads, and not a single pot should fall down. The basic steps of Sayaw sa Banga are small bouncing steps, stomp, and brush to the beat of wind chimes. The hands are usually on the waist or stretched sideward.
