Philippine folk dance is known to be mimetic in nature. The practice of mimesis involves the mirroring, or miming, of actions from animals and plants. On this year's Kindness to Animals Day, watch this excerpt from Indak Pilipinas--a rendition of Itik-Itik as performed by the Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Company. Discovered by National Artist for Dance Francisca Reyes-Aquino, the dance imitates the movements of small ducks and was popular in Cantilan, Surigao del Sur. Find out more a

🎥 FROM THE ABC ARCHIVE: Bayanihan, The National Dance Company of the 🇵🇭 Philippines, performs the folk dance Itik Itik during their Australian tour in Melbourne, 1964. This gem is part of our 2024 highlights—reliving the moments that brought history and culture to life. | ABC Asia