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What are the song and dance games of MIMAROPA?

The song and dance games of MIMAROPA are:

Leron-leron sinta ("Spin around and see, my love") is popular in Occidental Mindoro (specifically Sablayan and San Jose). They hold the Leron-Leron Sinta Festival to showcase this activity every February on Valentine's Day.

Pandanggo This lively, energetic dance is widely celebrated throughout the MIMAROPA Region, showcasing graceful hip and hand movements and intricate footwork accompanied by energetic music.

Sakuting Performed in Marinduque, especially Santa Cruz Marinduque. During its festivals like Moriones, they make this playful game while chanting a poetic verse. One dancer is placed inside the circle formed by all participants, and this central player makes witty remarks while pretending to attack using a bolo. Players within the circle evade, dodge, and respond using clever humor as a defense; while outside the circle, spectators enjoy and support these word battles with cheers that are in poetic verse style.

Subli Originating from Batangas in Southern Tagalog, this unique devotional Catholic worship dance features slow and synchronized swaying, accompanied by traditional musical instruments and hymns sung to honor the Holy Cross or Catholic icons during fiestas or other religious events.

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