singkil
E456783
Singkil is a famous Maranao epic-based dance from the Philippines that features intricate footwork among bamboo poles and elaborate royal costumes.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| singkil canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T4639107 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: singkil Context triple: [Maranao, traditionalDance, singkil]
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A.
songkok
A songkok is a traditional brimless cap commonly worn by Malay men in Southeast Asia, especially for formal, cultural, and religious occasions.
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B.
SIN
SIN is the IATA airport code for Singapore Changi Airport, the main international gateway to Singapore and one of the world’s busiest and most acclaimed airports.
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C.
Jonggring Saloko
Jonggring Saloko is the active summit crater of Mount Semeru, Indonesia’s highest volcano on Java, known for its frequent eruptions and volcanic activity.
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D.
Tigak
Tigak is an Austronesian language of the Meso-Melanesian subgroup spoken primarily in parts of Papua New Guinea.
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E.
Sawanih
Sawanih is a notable literary work by the Indian poet Faizi, recognized for its contribution to classical Persian literature in South Asia.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: singkil Target entity description: Singkil is a famous Maranao epic-based dance from the Philippines that features intricate footwork among bamboo poles and elaborate royal costumes.
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A.
songkok
A songkok is a traditional brimless cap commonly worn by Malay men in Southeast Asia, especially for formal, cultural, and religious occasions.
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B.
SIN
SIN is the IATA airport code for Singapore Changi Airport, the main international gateway to Singapore and one of the world’s busiest and most acclaimed airports.
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C.
Jonggring Saloko
Jonggring Saloko is the active summit crater of Mount Semeru, Indonesia’s highest volcano on Java, known for its frequent eruptions and volcanic activity.
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D.
Tigak
Tigak is an Austronesian language of the Meso-Melanesian subgroup spoken primarily in parts of Papua New Guinea.
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E.
Sawanih
Sawanih is a notable literary work by the Indian poet Faizi, recognized for its contribution to classical Persian literature in South Asia.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Philippine folk dance
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cultural performance ⓘ traditional dance ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Lake Lanao region
NERFINISHED
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Mindanao NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| basedOn |
Darangen
NERFINISHED
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Maranao epic ⓘ |
| costumeStyle |
Maranao royal attire
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headdress with brass ornaments ⓘ malong ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Philippines NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| culturalContext | Maranao royal court tradition ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance |
iconic Philippine folk dance
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symbol of Maranao identity ⓘ |
| ethnicGroup | Maranao people NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| feature |
bamboo pole stepping patterns
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elaborate royal costumes ⓘ fan or scarf props ⓘ intricate footwork ⓘ prince or escort character ⓘ princess character ⓘ regal or courtly movement style ⓘ |
| genre | epic-based dance ⓘ |
| languageOfNarrative | Maranao language NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| movementType |
bamboo pole clapping patterns
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gliding steps ⓘ precise timing footwork ⓘ |
| musicAccompaniment |
Philippine gong-chime music
ⓘ
kulintang ensemble ⓘ |
| narrativeTheme |
heroic journey
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rescue of a princess ⓘ royal romance ⓘ |
| performanceStructure |
bamboo pole sequence
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climactic rescue or union scene ⓘ entrance of princess ⓘ |
| performedAt |
cultural festivals
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state cultural events ⓘ tourist cultural shows ⓘ |
| performedBy | Maranao dancers ⓘ |
| popularizedBy | Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Company NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| recognizedBy | Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Company NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Darangen epic cycle
NERFINISHED
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Philippine bamboo dances ⓘ Tinikling NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religiousContext | performed by Muslim Maranao community NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| status | intangible cultural heritage of the Maranao ⓘ |
| transmission | oral tradition ⓘ |
| uses | bamboo poles ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: singkil Description of subject: Singkil is a famous Maranao epic-based dance from the Philippines that features intricate footwork among bamboo poles and elaborate royal costumes.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.