Maglalatik

Maglalatik can be seen as a mock battle between the dancing boys. The dance is intended to impress the viewers with the great skill of the dancers. In some "Filipino Martial Arts" (FMA) circles, it is noted that the Maglalatik "consists of a trapping and boxing method hidden in a dance."

The name of the dance means "latik-maker", from latik, a coconut product that is used in Filipino cooking. The dance is also a war dance, depicting a fight between Moros and Christians over the latik.