Another ritual is one in which an entire village participates, the pag-ipat . Depending on the severity of the illness and the financial status of the family, this ritual can last from a day to several days. A folk healer performs the ritual while having possession of the spirit. The Filipinos adapted these Spanish dances by using bamboo castanets and Asian fans. Carinosa , which means loveable or affectionate, is a dance that is known all through the Philippines.
Dance is a part of many daily functions from celebrating good weather to fending off bad luck.
The Apayao Courtship Dance , from the northernmost mountain region, is performed by having a couple swing their arms in the air to similate a flying bird while the woman wears a ceremonial blanket draped around her. The man moves in a way similar to that of a strutting cock who preens himself. The village who was affronted is allowed to attack the other and take as many heads as possible for trophies. A successful bird hunt is supposed to take place when they listen to a mysterious bird, Idao. Possibly the most popular and best known dances are those from the Philippine lowlands.