Abstract: The Philippine Folkdance scene is incredibly diverse. The Folk dances vary from various regions; the study assesses the “Cultural Heritage Value Of The Philippine Folk Dances In The Modern Tourism Industry”. The research is qualitative in nature, and the interview is used as an instrument; the respondents represent the different agencies involved in Philippine Folkdance, such as NCCA (National Commission of Culture and Arts), CCP (Cultural Center of the Philippines and Bayanihan Folk Arts Foundation.) The result shows that Philippine Folkdance in the modern world performing Philippine folk dance is still relevant in the modern world. The Philippine folk dance opportunities are the performance of Philippine Folkdance; to be known worldwide, and the potential lies in promoting Philippine Folkdance in tourism and creating a new dance identity with influences from the folk dances and the modern contemporary dances. Philippine Folkdance will survive in the future. To preserve the Philippine Folkdance: The creation of events and government programs is crucial. Philippine Folkdance is important culturally because it shows diversity and uniqueness: Considered intangible cultural heritage, while there has been a large change in performing the folk dance. Lastly, most Filipinos are still aware of the Philippine Folkdance, which creates a sense of pride among them. In contrast, most Folkdances are now performed in festivals as Entertainment and schools as a requirement to promote Philippine Folkdance. It is done through the Philippine Festival’s support, advertising Philippine Folkdance events through the internet, including other mediums, inviting professional, local, and community-based folk-dance groups to showcase their repertoire of folk dances and perform the national folk-dance workshop.
Keywords: Cultural Heritage, Folkdance, Modern World, and Modern Tourism.
Title: CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OF THE PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES IN THE MODERN TOURISM INDUSTRY
Author: Simon J. Stocker, Esplanada E. Deogracias
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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