Kayab by Bunga Arts Link at the Vietnam International Dance Festival 2017

Igal Kayab is a fan dance from the island of Tabawan performed during the ritual called “duwata“. The dance is traditionally performed by old female spirit mediums or shamans who have the ability to commune with the spirits via the performance of Igal; through the dance they achieve a state of conscious trance called “pataka“ or “pattakahan“. Choreographer: MCM Santamaria Dancers: Dette Arevalo, Des Frivaldo, Sab Tan Musicians: Kem Ubaldo (kulintang 1), Lito Amalla (vocals), Baki Canay (agung), JR Espejo (drum), Rhea Dagnalan (kulintang 2), Jay Ibale (bamboo clickers) Videography by the Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism