Tinikling
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Tinikling is a traditional Philippine folk dance which originated prior to Spanish colonialism in the area. The dance involves at least two people beating, tapping, and sliding bamboo poles on the gro
The Buff-banded rail (Gallirallus philippensis), one of the birds locally known in the Philippines as tikling, which were the inspiration for the movements of the dance
A similar dance to tinikling done by the Kayan in upper mahakam, central Borneo. The photo was taken around 1898 and 1900 A.D.
Rondalla
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The rondalla is an ensemble of stringed instruments played with the plectrum or pick and generally known as plectrum instruments. It originated in Medieval Spain, especially in the ancient Crown of Ar
Tinikling
…ground and against each other in coordination with one or more dancers who step over and in between the poles in a dance. It is traditionally danced to rondalla music, a sort of serenade played by an ensemble of stringed instruments which originated in Spain during the Middle Ages. The locomotor movements used…
Valencian folk group 'La Rondalla de la Costera' performing live in Dénia.
Rondalla Alginet, beginning 1900's
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