Mag-asik is a Tiruray dance for females performed in Nuro, Cotabato. Dancers go around a piece of bright colored cloth with small heavy steps but with graceful hand and arm movements. The dancers wear tight blouses with long tight sleeves and a peplum gathered around the waist. Their blouses are made of shiny materials in different bright colors. An ankle-length patadyong is worn as skirt. A necklace that reaches down to the waist are made of gold, beads, or old silver coins. A sarong hangs on the left or right shoulder. Interestingly, only the lower lip is painted.
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