Dance Example: TiniklingThe Tinikling dance originated in Palo and Tanauan, Leyte in the Visayas region of the Philippines. It draws inspiration from the movements of native birds called tikling, which gracefully dodge traps set by rice farmers. The dance mimics these birds as performers skillfully maneuver between and over bamboo poles.Tinikling is considered a national folk dance of the Philippines. It's celebrated and taught across the country as a symbol of Filipino cultural heritage, rather than being tied to a specific tribe.