Yes, Jaime. I was terrified to try the tinikling, being a little slow-moving in my youth. My ankles were reluctant, not having wings.

 

Jann

 

Susan and Jann, et al -

The tinkling bamboo dance, the national dance, is also perceived as a life stance.  When birds are caught in the bamboo groove, especially during a storm, the bamboos hit each other ferociously that the only option is to try to escape, or dance in the wind, gracefully and with agility - but carefully.  

j'aime la vie