*nat sound of Tinikling auditions*
Tinikling consists of two people sitting on the ground tapping two long bamboo sticks on
the floor while another pair dances above them, hopping from one side of the sticks to
another.
*nat sound of Tinikling auditions*
The auditions are to perform in the Pinoy Show, an annual student-run show that
celebrates Filipino Culture.
SOPHIA TAY: I THINK THIS IS LIKE, A REALLY REAL PART OF FILIPINO CULTURE, YOU KNOW.
THIS IS LIKE REALLY TIED OUR ROOTS AND GOES WAY BACK, AND I THINK IT’S
GOOD TO SHOW THAT TO PEOPLE.
That was Sophia Tay. She’s the dance’s co-captain.
This year there will be a traditional Tinikling piece, but Tay is also choreographing a
modern Tinkling piece, featuring the hits from today.
From Evanston, I’m Anita Li.
