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What are the Philippine folk dances in Ilocos region?

Ilocano Folk Dances

* Binasuan - A courtship dance where the dancers balance a half-filled glass of water on their heads.

* Cordillera Dance - A collection of dances from the various ethnic groups in the Cordillera region, including the Bontoc, Kalinga, and Ifugao.

* Dinamula - A dance that imitates the movements of the waves.

* Gaddang Dance - A dance performed by the Gaddang people of Isabela.

* Ibaloi Dance - A dance performed by the Ibaloi people of Benguet.

* Kalinga Dance - A dance performed by the Kalinga people of the Cordillera region.

* Kankanaey Dance - A dance performed by the Kankanaey people of the Cordillera region.

* Pangalay Festival - A festival that features a variety of dances, including the Binasuan, Cordillera Dance, and Dinamula.

* Tapuy Dance - A dance that imitates the steps of a person carrying a heavy load.

* Tboli Dance - A dance performed by the Tboli people of South Cotabato.

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