Tinikling more specifically refers to the Slaty-breasted Rail ("Gallirallus striatus"), the Buff-banded Rail ("Gallirallus philippensis"), and the Barred Rail ("Gallirallus torquatus"). The term "tinikling" literally means "to perform it 'tikling"-like." The dance originated in Leyte, an island in the Visayas in the central Philippines. It imitates the movement of the "tikling" birds as they walk between grass stems, run over tree branches, or dodge bamboo traps set by rice farmers. Dancers imitate the tikling bird's legendary grace and speed by skillfully maneuvering between large bamboo poles. Today tinikling is taught throughout the United States. In grades K-12 the dance is used
Bizhu dance headgear called "khabang" and a "dhoti" and jacket. The dance draws some of its charm by virtue of the music that accompanies it. Flutes and drums accompanying the dance set its rhythm. The "dhol", "baajhi", "khenggarang" and "dhuduk" accompany the dance. Of these, the "khenggarang" and "dhuduk" are crafted from bamboo while the "dhol" is a percussion instrument and the "baajhi" a flute. Bizhu dance Bizhu dance (also Bizu) is a dance performed by the Chakma people on their new year, Bizhu (also "Bizu") and is one of the traditional dances of Tripura. Bizhu is a three-day-long festival that commemorates