It's Takes Two to Pandanggo

*Pandanggo sa Ilaw is a very popular folk dance in the Philippines. It is said to have originated from Mindoro, the seventh-largest island in the Philippines. This dance of lights simulates fireflies at dusk and at night. 

The word pandanggo is from the Spanish fandango, a dance in 3/4 time. The phrase "sa ilaw" is Tagalog for "in light" and it refers to the three oil lamps that a dancer has to balance — one on the head and one on the back each hand. The oil lamp is called "tinghoy." Sometimes, candles in glasses are used instead of an oil lamp. 

Dancing Pandanggo Sa Ilaw requires time, discipline, dedication, and passion. You need time to practice the steps like the sway balance, the waltz, and the posture. Without the proper self-discipline, balancing the glass on your head  will be too difficult. Hence, a great dedication on what you do is the key to make this dance perfect. You might fall a lot of glasses and break them, but who cares? If breaking many glasses will lead you to a beautiful masterpiece, it isn't a big deal after all. Besides, it's how you learn from your faults that leads you to perfection.

Performing a folk-dance is like a relationship. It takes two to Pandango. When you want to make your relationship works, both of you have to dance harmoniously. You don't dance gracefully just to show to your partner that you are better than him/her. Rather, you practice together and help one another. Relationship requires discipline and dedication too. One doesn't need to walk out when one falls the glass. The show must go on. Pick up the glass, dance again, and move on. You need not blame your partner for the mistake committed, but  encourage him/her to do better. Lastly, when you put your heart with what you do or what you are into, things will flow smoothly. When both of you enjoy the moment, the lesser you blame each other. Your love and your passion to your relationship will blossom just like the light of your  candle luminously glowing in the dark night while dancing Pandango sa Ilaw. 

*http://tagaloglang.com/Filipino-Culture/Philippine-Dances/pandanggo-sa-ilaw.html

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Pedro and Maria Clara