The Rigodon de Honor, an elegant, stately dance was brought to the Philippines by the Filipinos who returned from their travels abroad during the Spanish era. The Rigodon de Honor is so called because it is usually performed to open a state social function like the President's Inaugural Ball. It is participated in by the President and the First Lady of the Philippines, high government officials, members of the diploma¬tic corps, and other people at high social standing. Sometimes it is also performed in very important or special occasions in the community.