IN PHOTOS: Sorsogon sets Guinness World Record for largest Philippine folk dance

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IN PHOTOS: Sorsogon sets Guinness World Record for largest Philippine folk dance
Over 7,000 people, including Governor Francis 'Chiz' Escudero and wife actress Heart Evangelista, perform the Pantomina sa Tinampo at Sorsogon's Kasanggayahan Festival for the historic feat

SORSOGON,  Philippines – Sorsogon now holds a Guinness World Record for the largest Philippine folk dance.

A total of 7,127 Sorsogon residents performed the Pantomina sa Tinampo, the Bicolano courtship dance, from Fatima Church to Bulwagan and Rompeolas Baywalk in the province, said Ronnie Aguilar of the provincial administrator’s office.

Swapnil Dangarikar of India, official adjudicator from Guinness World Records, witnessed the historic performance during the Kasanggayahan Festival on Thursday, October 31,  and handed the award to Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero.

SORSOGON'S WORLD RECORD. Swapnil Dangarikar of India, official adjudicator from Guinness World Records, hands the award to Governor Francis Escudero. Photo from Sorsogon Provincial Tourism Office

WINNER. Sorsogon Governor Francis Escudero raises the Guinness World Record citation. Photo from Sorsogon Provincial Inforrnation office

CLOSER LOOK. Sorsogon's world record. Photo from Department of Tourism

The record-setting performance concluded the month-long festival of the province. The Bicolano courtship dance performed annually as part of the Kasanggayahan Festival.

Escudero and wife actress Heart Evangelista led thousands in performing  the traditional dance. They were joined by politicians from other camps and their supporters.

SORSOGON'S FIRST COUPLE. Governor Francis Escudero and wife actress Heart Evangelista take a bow after the performance. Photo from Department of Tourism

FESTIVE DANCE. Photo from Department of Tourism

The dance, a regular feature of festivities in Bicol, is said to mimic the movement of doves in courtship.

TOP VIEW. Over 7,000 people participated in the record-setting folk dance performance Photo from Department of Tourism

– Rappler.com

 

 

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