This is the amusing moment villagers took part in a wacky stilt race in the Philippines.

Footage shows eight men balancing on tall bamboo poles as they ran against each other during the 72nd Araw ng Cagwait celebration in Surigao del Sur.

The players can be seen carefully stepping across the field, with some immediately falling off the stilts while others pushed through to the finish line on January 20.

A man in a purple basketball jersey eventually won the Kadang-Kadang game.

Araw ng Cagwait is a local festival that celebrates the town's heritage, honours its people's contributions, and promotes cultural traditions.

Kadang-kadang, also known as 'Tiyakad' or 'Karang,' is a traditional Filipino stilt race where players walk on bamboo poles to compete. It originated in Cebu and was introduced nationwide in 1969 during the game of the races.