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Dancers hop in between two pieces of moving bamboo, imitating the graceful movement of the tikling bird. Rice farmers try to catch and prevent the tikling from stealing rice grains.

Often called "the dance of lights", this dance has many interpretations. In one version, the candles are meant to symbolize the flow of fireflies at dusk. Another describes the lights as lanterns, being moved around to welcome sailors home after a journey at sea.

During pandanggo, dancers balance lit candles on their palms, tops of their fingers, and heads.

Traditionally filled with rice wine, dancers are required to skilfully balance half-full glasses on their heads and open palms while moving. During the performance, dancers may spin, turn, and roll as the music's pace increases!