It is a period of no activity.

 It is a basic step of folk dance.

It is a dance that originated in Leyte.

 It is the literal meaning of Tinikling.

These are the three basic steps of Tinikling

You need to make sure that the poles you use are stiff.

When controlling the poles, you need to keep your face away from the  poles in case they swing upward.

Dancers should wear appropriate clothing and shoes when dancing.

It is a locally known bird