The street dancing is one of the major highlights of “Kaamulan” where many local and foreign tourists come to witness the municipalities of Bukidnon showcase their talents through music and dance, interpreting cultural traditions of the lumad. The dance may be of healing, courtship, warfare, livelihood, and other rituals of the IPs. They dance the length of the highway of Malaybalay to the main plaza.
The street dancing in itself is already a colorful visual display of choreographed and timed movements. Once they are in the plaza, they perform in front of a panel of judges. Most of which are government officials and big-time businessmen. Under the sweltering heat, these people dance their heart out to the beat of the steel drums to tell the story of their forefathers.
Winners for “Kaamulan 2008 Street Dancing” :
1st Place - Lantapan *municipality*
2nd Place - Malaybalay City
3rd Place - Don Carlos, Bukidnon
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