UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art
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Nilimbayan Stills, Janggay (2022)
Plaster of Paris, aluminum
Pangalay or igal is the dominant dance style of the indigenous groups of the Sulu Archipelago, namely the Sama, the Badjaw, the Tausug, and the Jama Mapun. In its undulating arm movements, one can see how the dance has been shaped by the ceaseless rhythm of the waters that surround the archipelago, as well as by the birds and sea creatures found in the area. And in its modest gestures and the austere mien required of its dancers, one detects how the dance is akin to other Asian dance forms.
Inspired by the beauty and versatility of pangalay, the AlunAlun Dance Circle (ADC) was founded in 1999 by a group of professionals in various fields. The group derived its name from the graceful strength of alun (waves) that shaped the coastlines, as well as the diverse cultures, of the Philippines. It is a volunteer nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, conserving, and propagating pangalay as a precious cultural heritage and a living link with our Asian neighbors.
- Created: 2022