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Iring-Iring (Filipino Circle Singing Game)

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PLAYERS
5+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Both
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

Players join hands and form a circle, with one player standing in the middle.

2

The circle walks or skips around while everyone sings a simple repeating verse together.

3

The player in the center chooses an action described in the song, such as pointing, bowing, or spinning.

4

Everyone in the circle copies the chosen action while continuing to move around.

5

At a signal in the song, the center player picks a new player to swap places with them.

6

The song and actions repeat with the new center player leading, continuing for as many rounds as the group enjoys.