Guam - Dances

Most of Guam’s dances are either brought from the Spanish or the Philippines. For instance, the Philippines presented the Bamboo dance or Tilinting to Guam. The Spanish presented the Batso or waltz. It is the most popular dance on Guam aside from the Sottes; a fast speed tango. Another dance that was introduced to Guam in the olden days was the Courtship dance. This is a dance where they form a circle and a man walks around the group of people. If the male likes a girl that is in the circle, that is the only time that the man can talk to the girl he likes. Dresses

Other dances such as the Batso or Sottes are a favorite at weddings. The women wear mastisas, which are colorful clothing, and men can wear any type of clothing when they are dancing at the wedding. The Bilun Fayi (fa gi) is like a chant and dance that is to bring luck to the locals of the island that have left. For example, if a ship is going off island and the tides are not steady, the locals sing this chant and dance to the rhythm to help bring back the ship and crew to shore peacefully. These dances have an important meaning to Guam. Like the Indians of North America, Guam has a deep love for these dances that brings joy and happiness to all.

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