In the Philippine creation myth, legend tells that the first man and the first woman were split open from a bamboo stem that emerged on an island created after the battle of the elemental forces (Sky and Ocean).

Some natives of Palawan used the rain stick to request the gods for rain. Now this product made from bamboo in the traditional way is more used as a musical instrument and a stress reliever . Rain sticks have become a very popular novelty musical instrument in the last 30 years. Stories concerning the origin of the rain stick are numerous. Whatever the case, the rain stick has become a popular musical instrument and has been adopted by many musicians around the world. More info about production >>>