MUSDIKS:pattong
From Iskomunidad
Word: pattong
Category: dance
1. Ethno-linguistic group: Kalinga
2. General physical description: a war dance where the dancers vow revenge for the death of a warrior. During the violent death of a warrior, all the males in the community get sounding sticks called bangibang which they beat together as they jig towards a spot where future action might be decided upon.
3. General playing technique:
4. Musical function:
5. Playing circumstance: death of a warrior.
Source:CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art, Volume I, Peoples of the Philippines, K-Z