One of the most awaited event in the history of Silang, Cavite’s town fiesta is the Karakol. What is Karakol? It is a Philippine street dancing that is usually held in town and barangay fiesta in Cavite. The patron saint was included in the street dancing of barangay. Karakol is being done at the third day of the town or barangay fiesta.
According to our ancestors, karakol is done to ask for the rain. But the definition of karakol now is to give thanks for a prosperous year. They also put a modern touch and it now became a street dance competition. Everyone can join the said event. We can see people dancing with their colorful costumes at all ages, same thru with the “karatig” barangay who already join the said event.
As I interview the people joining the event they told me that they are not tired even though they walked very far. According to them, joining karakol can cure sickness. That’s why up to now people joining them getting stronger and livelier.
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