Tinikling Quiz: Test Your Knowledge with Our Folk Dance Lessons

Study Notes

Tinikling Folk Dance

Tinikling is a native folk dance that originated in Leyte and Visayan provinces in the pre-hispanic era.
The dance is named after the Tikling bird, a native bird that belongs to the rail species, and the term means "Tikling-like" referring to the bird's quick movements.
Tinikling involves a fast stepping of feet, mimicking the quick movements of the Tikling bird as it avoids bamboo traps.

Bamboo in Tinikling

Bamboo is an essential part of the Tinikling dance, used to create the rhythmic beats and movements.
Bamboo poles are used to create two rhythms: striking the poles together once and opening them a foot apart, then striking them two or three times against the ground.
The rhythms are repeated at regular intervals, following the beat of the music.

Costumes and Footwear

Female dancers wear a dress called balintawak or patadyong, which is colorful with wide arched sleeves.
Male dancers wear lightweight long-sleeved shirts or Barong Tagalog paired with red trousers.
Dancers do not wear any footwear.

Importance of Bamboo

Bamboo is abundant in the Philippines and is used for various purposes, including building houses, making kitchen equipment, and creating musical instruments.
Bamboo can be used for entertainment purposes, such as in the Tinikling dance.

History of Tinikling

There is another legend that Tinikling originated during the Spanish time, where natives who did not work productively were punished by standing between two bamboo poles.
Tinikling has been a part of Filipino culture and tradition for centuries, and is still enjoyed today.

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Test your knowledge on Tinikling, a traditional Filipino folk dance. Learn about its background, safety precautions, and importance of participation in folk dances. Evaluate your understanding of the dance and identify areas for improvement.