When was the Jota popular in the Philippines?
The Philippine Jota was among the most popular dances during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines and up to the early 20th century. It was originally performed in social gatherings (like weddings, parties and baptisms) during the Spanish period in the Philippines.
What kind of dance is the jota in Spain?
Jota, courtship dance traditional in northern Spain, particularly Aragon; also a genre of folk song that precedes and accompanies the dance or is sung only. The dancing couple hold their arms high and click castanets as they execute lively, bouncing steps to guitar music and singing.
What is the name of the Philippine folk dance?
Gayong-gayong. A Philippine folk dance originated from Aklan and Capiz. Gayong-gayong is a fun and interesting dance performed mostly in rural gatherings. The word Gayong is a pet name for name Leodegario.
Where does the name Jota Paragua come from?
The Jota Paragua came from Palawan’s old capital, Cuyo Islands which displays a heavy Castilian influence. The zapateados (footwork), cubrados (curved arms), and Sevillana (flounced and ruffled) style of dress are evidently Spanish in origin.
Where do they wear the Mantilla in Spain?
Spanish women wearing the mantilla during Holy Week in Seville, Spain. Mantilla made of white lace, during a Holy Week procession in Spain. A mantilla is a traditional Spanish lace or silk veil or shawl worn over the head and shoulders, often over a high comb called a peineta, popular with women in Spain.
What kind of music does the Castilian Jota dance?
The Castilian Jota. As noted earlier, the jota of Castile tends to be accompanied by guitars, bandurrias, lutes, dulzaina and drums. As the music plays, the dancers dance with hands atop their heads, accompanied at times by castanets.
Where does the last name Mantilla come from?
For the religious veil, see Christian headcovering. For the surname, see Mantilla (surname). Mantilla made of white lace, during a Holy Week procession in Spain. A mantilla is a traditional Spanish lace or silk veil or shawl worn over the head and shoulders, often over a high comb called a peineta, popular with women in Spain.