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=== Latto-latto === [[File:Bulac,_Santa_Maria,_Bulacan_29.jpg |thumb|upright|Lato-lato became a popular toy in the [[Philippines]] during the 2020s]] In late 2022, the toy became popular in [[Indonesia]], where it is known as ''latto-latto'' or ''katto-katto''. (''Latto'' is a [[Buginese language|Buginese]] word which means a clacking sound, while ''katto'' a similar word in Makassarese.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Safhira |first=Vidia Elfa |date=2022-12-24 |title=Mengenal Latto-Latto, Mainan Tradisional yang Kembali Viral |url=https://www.pikiran-rakyat.com/teknologi/pr-016008464/mengenal-latto-latto-mainan-tradisional-yang-kembali-viral |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=Pikiran-Rakyat.com |language=id}}</ref>) The [[President of Indonesia]] [[Joko Widodo]] was also seen playing with the toy. Actor [[Paul Rudd]] was asked to play the toy when he visited Indonesia.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Guiao |first=Micah |date=2023-06-15 |title=Turns Out Lato-Lato Has Western Origins: What to Know About "Newton's Yo-Yo" |url=https://www.spot.ph/newsfeatures/trending/105200/lato-lato-craze-in-the-philippines-a5229-20230615?s=rjqvc2hfk9esufffm6hq95auio |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=[[Spot.ph]] |language=en}}</ref> Its popularity spread through [[TikTok]] to the neighboring [[Philippines]] in 2023, where it is known as ''latto-latto''.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Santos |first1=Justine Nicholas |date=2023-06-01 |title='Lato-lato': What is it and why is it trending now? |url=https://pop.inquirer.net/345574/lato-lato-what-is-it-and-why-is-it-a-trend-now |access-date=2023-06-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=2023-06-04 |title=Lato-lato toy trends on TikTok; doctor shares safety tips when playing |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/hashtag/content/872006/lato-lato-toy-trends-on-tiktok-doctor-shares-safety-tips-when-playing/story/ |access-date=2023-06-05 |work=[[GMA News Online]]}}</ref> There were several latto-latto competitions in [[Luzon]], with high cash prizes.<ref name=":0" /> A government-launched tourism competition was held in [[Cainta]], [[Rizal (province)|Rizal]], with kids included.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Maramara |first=Kyzia |date=2023-06-14 |title=Lato Lato, the Toy That Has Taken Philippines by Storm |url=https://8list.ph/lato-lato-philippines/ |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=8List.ph |language=en-US}}</ref> The toy was also popular in [[Singapore]], with [[Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore|Deputy Prime Minister]] [[Lawrence Wong]] playing the toy.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sukri |first=Hazeeq |date=2023-04-21 |title=Clack clack! What's the story behind lato-lato, the viral toy craze that's in full swing in Singapore? |url=https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/lato-lato-history-facts-indonesia-singapore-354851 |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=CNA Lifestyle |language=en}}</ref> In 2024, the toy became popular in Pakistan.<ref>{{cite news |date=2024-08-11 |title=Clackers a threat to children's safety |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1851422/clackers-a-threat-to-childrens-safety |access-date=2024-08-21 |work=Dawn}}</ref>
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