Laji and Palo-palo

The Palo-palo Dancers in Action

The first part of the dance depicting the resistance of the natives (in avutag costume) in accepting Christianity from the Spaniards (in white costume).

The second part of the dance called the "bakkal" portraying the natives acceptance of Christianity and harmony with the Spaniards.

The third part of the dance showing the camaraderie established between the natives and the Spaniards

The Batanes Palo-palo dancers while performing for
Pagayaya Festival in WOW! Philippines event
at Intramuros, Manila.

The Palo-palo dancers of Basco

The cast of Basco palo- palo dancers wearing for the first time their newly fashioned costumes just before the parade during the celebration of the town’s feast on August 4, 2008. (standing L-R) Z. Batan, C. Villarta, R.Villarta, B. Villarta, T. Dasilao, F. Cantor, B. Fajardo, A. Viola; (sitting R-L) J. Cantor, A. Zabala, E. Viola, J. Vargas, V. Verana, M. Cantor, A. Belaya, Ez V.

The Ivatan contingents to Kaoshung, Taiwan: (standing L-R)
E. Viola, A. Viola, W. Gonzales, T. Castillejos, V. Viola,
G. Gabaldon, J. Cantor, J. Vargas; (sitting R-L) B. Fajardo,
V. Verana (rear), F. Cantor, M. Cantor and A. Zabala.