Kadang-Kadang (Coconut Stilt Race)

 A traditional Filipino race where players balance on coconut-shell stilts and use attached strings to walk toward the finish line without falling off.

  • 2 coconut shell halves for each player
  • 2 sturdy strings or ropes
  • Open, flat playing area
  • Starting line
  • Finish line
  • 2 or more players
  1. Make a hole in the center of each coconut shell half.
  2. Thread a sturdy string through each hole and secure it with a knot underneath.
  3. Make the strings long enough for players to hold comfortably while standing on the shells.
  4. Mark a starting line and finish line several yards apart.
  5. Have each player stand on a pair of coconut shells behind the starting line.
  1. Place one foot on each coconut shell and hold the strings firmly with both hands.
  2. Pull upward on the strings to keep the shells against your feet.
  3. When someone calls “Go!”, begin walking toward the finish line.
  4. Move one foot and coconut shell at a time while keeping your balance.
  5. If you step or fall off, get back onto the shells and continue from where you stopped.
  6. The first player to cross the finish line while standing on the coconut shells wins!

🏆 How to Win
Be the first player to reach the finish line while staying balanced on your coconut-shell stilts.

  • Kadang-Kadang (kah-DAHNG kah-DAHNG) — a traditional game of walking or racing on coconut-shell stilts

  • Tiyakad (tee-yah-KAHD) — walking on stilts or a type of stilt

  • Dahan-dahan! (dah-HAHN dah-HAHN) — “Slowly!” or “Be careful!”