Tiniking

 It means “to perform it “tikling-like”.

 It originated during the Spanish occupation in the Philippines-particularly on the island
of Leyte.
 A rhythmic pattern of sliding, tapping and beating of large bamboo poles which helps
to establish the pulse of the music while the dancers evade bamboo traps.
 It mimics the skill of the Tikling bird as they evade capture!
 It is the most popular and best known of the Philippine dances and honored as the
Philippine national dance

Story of Tinikling
 When the Spaniards came from Spain and conquered the Philippines, the natives
were sent to the haciendas.
 The natives lost control of their land because they were under the encomienda
system, an economic system that is largely based on rural and agricultural operations
of large farmlands administered by caretakers for the King of Spain.
 The natives had to work all day to please the Spaniards.
 The natives who worked too slowly would be sent out of the paddies for punishment.
 Their punishment was to stand between two bamboo poles cut from the grove.
Sometimes, the sticks would have thorns sticking from their segments.
 The poles were then clapped to beat the native's feet.
 By jumping when the bamboo sticks were apart, the natives tried to escape this cruel
form of punishment.
 This type of punishment became a cycle - the more bruised the person's feet were,
the less work he would do, the less work he would do, the more punishment.
Tikling Bird
 Also called Buff-banded rail.
 It was a menace to rice fields in the Philippines.
 Dancers imitate its legendary grace and speed by skillfully maneuvering between
large bamboo poles

Outfit for Tinikling

1. Balintawak (Female)
 Are colorful dresses with wide arched sleeves
 2. Patadyong (Female)
 It is a pineapple fiber blouse paired with checkered skirts.

3. Barong Tagalog (Male)

 It is usually lightweight long sleeved shirts and worn with red trousers. Dancers
wear no footwear while performing.

Today Tinikling
 It is taught throughout the United States in grades K-12 as an aerobic exercise for
Physical Education Classes
 Helps expand physical movements such as hand coordination, foot speed, and also
their rhythm.
 It is commonly performed on special occasions such as Filipino Independence Day.