What is the literal meaning of the name Biniskalan dance?
ANSWER:
Binislakan folk dance came to the Philippines with Chinese immigrants. The dance is was used to commemorate the Chinese pirate, Limahong, who built a kingdom in Lingayen. Binislakan, meaning "the use of sticks," imitates two chopsticks used by the Chinese for eating.
Binislakan folk dance came to the Philippines with Chinese immigrants. The dance is was used to commemorate the Chinese pirate, Limahong, who built a kingdom in Lingayen. Binislakan, meaning "the use of sticks," imitates two chopsticks used by the Chinese for eating.
