Mapiko

One performer wears the carved mask and costume while the rest of the group forms an audience circle.

The masked dancer moves in sharp, exaggerated steps timed to the drums, often surprising onlookers with sudden turns.

Musicians adjust the rhythm's speed to challenge the dancer's footwork.

Onlookers call out guesses or reactions to the character the mask is meant to represent.

After a set number of rounds, a new performer takes over the mask and the dance begins again.