Karakol: A dance of devotion and history

• Main Author: Fresnido, Cristine Anne B.
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Animo Repository 2018
• Subjects: Processions; Religious > Catholic Church > Philippines > Cavite > Imus; Religious > Catholic Church > Philippines > Cavite > Imus > History; Festivals > Philippines > Cavite > Imus > History; Pilgrims and pilgrimages > Philippines > Cavite > Imus > History; Comparative Literature
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/2958
• Institution: De La Salle University

Karakol is a dance ritual performed by devotees as they join a pilgrimage and is carried out during fiestas. The pilgrims dance their way to the church to the tune of a lively marching band, following a waltz rhythm. The dance movement is performed collectively to express gratitude to the patron saint. This study focuses on the tradition karakol, particularly the one being practiced in Alapan in the City of Imus, Cavite. The study will focus on how the Karakol relates to the history of the barangay and the faith of the people. Oral history and testimonies from devotees will likewise be conducted to gather pertinent information.