Up next, we have the HABANERA DE JOVENCITA, a dance of colonial-era origin from the Maria Clara suite of Philippine folk dances. -During the Spanish colonization of the Philippines, many aspects of the Spanish culture were brought to the Islands, including the Catholic faith, clothing, and dance. This included various forms of European dances, which were adapted into the Filipino dances that we know today. This era and suite of Spanish influenced dances is referred to as Maria Clara.-Learn about the Jovencita ⬇️-What's your favourite Maria Clara dance? | Kababayang Pilipino