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 * **Azotea De Amor**
 * **[[image:http://www.dancephilippines.org/photos/clara_sm.jpg width="54" height="48" align="left"]]»** Four centuries of Spanish colonization have greatly impacted the social and economic lives of the Filipinos. To facilitate the conversion of the native people, European dance styles such as the Minuet, Fandango, Polka, Mazurka, and Waltz among others were taught to the indigenous population. Eventually these dances experienced regional transformation, became localized, and acquired regional characteristics. Dance items such as bamboo castanets, scented handkerchiefs and fans were adapted, and unique dance techniques of hand gestures like the kumintang were further developed ||

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//Jai alai//, a game from the Basque area of Spain was introduced in the Philippines over 100 years ago. It was believed that the Mayan Indians invented this game which was then imported into Spain by returning colonists. Even in Manila, the Basques still make up the majority of the players (pelotaris). Since this strenuous game is played several nights a week, it is hardly surprising that the players are incredibly fit young men in their early 20s or 30s.