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

A snippet from the Itik Itik dance performed by the Friendship Club of Melbourne at the 127th Philippine Independence Day celebration, hosted by the Filipino Community Council of Victoria Inc. | The Philippine Times (Australia)