The original singkil. In Mindanao Art and Culture: The Maranao Woman

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An article tracing the origin of the Maranao dance, singkil. The singkil has three variations but all have the same basic steps. Singkil refers to the anklet made of silver, nickel or brass worn by some pagan tribes of Mindanao, who make tinkling sounds with them while walking or dancing.



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Type of Material Published
Research Publication Address Marawi City: Mindanao State University
Year Published 1979
Author DE LOS SANTOS, Edna , 1979.
Research Location Mindanao State University - Marawi City MSU, Marawi CIty