Tong Tong Tong Pakitong-Kitong  

A fun Visayan song about a tiny crab living in the sea.

Type: Children’s Song   
Language: Cebuano   
Theme: Sea life, play, rhythm   
Suggested Age: 4+   
Region: Visayas  

The song tells about a crab that pinches with its claws! It’s a funny way to learn about sea creatures.

Alimango means “crab,” and dagat means “sea.”   
(Pronunciation: Tong Tong Tong Pakitong-Kitong — tong tong tong pah-kee-tong kee-tong)

Encourages curiosity about nature and love for the ocean, which is part of island life.

You can pinch your fingers like crab claws while singing!