La Jota Samareña - Philippine Folk Dance

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The La Jota Samareña dance was very popular in the province of Samar during the Spanish period. In Catbalogan, it was originally danced by members of well-to-do families during special occasions such as the visit of high government officials. Later it was adopted by the common folks with some slight modifications and has spread throughout the province in different versions with the same music.

The music of this dance originated in the province of Aragon in Spain and was introduced to the province of Samar by the Spanish settlers. The dance has retained some of the Spanish influence and is characterized by stamping and whirling

At present, La Jota is still danced at social gatherings as an amenudo or couple dance.

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