7 MAPEH-ART

QUARTER 4- WEEK 3 & 4

OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, the learners are expected

to
1. Identify the festivals and theatrical forms celebrated all over the
country throughout the year
2. Research on the history of the festival and theatrical composition and its evolution, and describe how the townspeople participate
and contribute to the event
3. Discuss the elements and principles of arts as seen in Philippine Festivals
4. Explain what makes each of the Philippine festivals unique through a visual presentation
5. Design the visual elements and components of the selected festival or theatrical form through costumes, props, etc.
6. Analyze the uniqueness of each group’s performance of their selected festival or theatrical form

What I Know
PRE-TEST
Directions: Match each picture to its theatrical form. Select your answers from the choices in the box. Write the letter of the correct
answer on your paper.

A. Zarzuela D. Senakulo
B. Shadow Puppetry E. Moro-moro
C. Comedia F. Kabuki Theatre

1. 2.

__________2. B. Zarzuela

3. 4.

WHAT IS IT

Lesson
1 Philippine Theatrical
Lesson Forms
REPRESENTATIVE THEATRICAL FORMS

Since the time of Dr. Jose Rizal, national hero, in the year 1898, Shadow Puppetry had already been formed in the Philippines,
when he staged the play entitled “Carillo”. Rizal used a carton and a stick and positioned this at the back of a large, white cloth; using a
candle to illuminate the back of the puppets to create the shadows.
 Shadow puppetry- or shadow play is an ancient art form that uses flat, expressed figures to produce cutout
figures which are held together by sticks and sometimes, thread, to create movement, which are shown
behind a thin layer of cloth or screen and a light source to create the shadows.

Comedia or Komedya- comes from 16th century Spanish comedia (play). It is one of the colorful theatrical
traditions in the Philippines used by the Spanish as a method to spread Christianity. This theatrical form
describes the conflicts of Christians and Muslims. There are two types of Komedya: Secular Komedya and
Religious Komedya.

Secular Komedya- an example of secular komedya popularized in the 1600’s is the “Moro-moro”, that
use stories that revolve around kings, queens, princes, princesses, animals, and supernatural beings. Most
of the time, it portrays the clash between Christians and
Filipino Muslims.

Religious Komedya- Mostly performed to enhance religious festivities. It focuses on the life of
religious icons (Jesus Christ, St. Michael, and other patron saints.) Examples are Siete Palabras,
Comedia de San Miguel and Senakulo; the Lenten presentation of the Passion of Christ.

Zarzuela or Sarswela- is an art form of lyric theater drama, comical in nature and it is incorporated with
singing, dancing, and dialogue. It is a play in prose. Zarzuela originated from Spain and was made popular
in the Philippines in the 1800’s. It portrays the typical Filipino realities which viewers can relate in their lives
such as elections and feasts, marriage and family, vices, and values. WalangSugat is one of the most
famous Zarzuela in the country.

Lesson 2
Lesson Religious and Non- Religious Festival

RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS

Dubbed as the “Fiesta Island of the Pacific”, the Philippines is home to rich, colorful and lively festivals. From Luzon to Visayas,
down to the southern tip of Mindanao, Filipinos have various ways of celebrating life’s abundance which are clear expressions of their
religiosity and strong faith in their creator. Fiestas showcase Filipino ingenuity at its finest.

The fiesta is part and bundle of the Filipino culture. Through good times and bad times, the fiesta must go on. Each city and
barrio have at least one local festival of its own, usually on the feast day of its patron saint, so that there is always a fiesta going on
somewhere in the country. But the most elaborate festival of all is Christmas, a season celebrated with all the display and show that the
fun-loving Filipino can handle.
Here, we will discuss the different kinds of festivals we have in the Philippines, how we celebrate them, how they are formed by
using different elements of art and culture and how they are brought to life.

Pahiyas Festival- celebrated every 15th of May. An extravagant and colorful affair in the quiet town of
Lucban, held in honor of San Isidro Labrador and is the farmers’ thanksgiving for a rich and bountiful
harvest.

Obando Fertility Rite- a dance ritual and Catholic festival celebrated every may in Obando, Bulacan. The
fertility dance is both a festival and prayerful appeal for devotees. Couples who are childless can take this
occasion to appeal for heavenly intercession and dance to please the Virgin of Obando.

Moriones Festival- Colorful folk religious festival during holy week in the island of Marinduque. A
reenactment of the story of Saint Longinus. Morions wear their costumes for an entire week.
Morion means “mask” or “visor”.

Ati-atihan Festival- held annually in January in honor of the Santo Niño (Holy Child or Infant Jesus) in
several towns of the province of Aklan, Panay Island. The name AtiAtihan means "to imitate Ati", the local
name of the Aeta people.

Sinulog Festival- Religious festival held on the third Sunday of January in the
City of Cebu to honor the Santo Niño, to commemorate the Filipino rejection of
their former religious views and acceptance of Christianity. The petitioners often
yell out “Pit Senior!”.
 The Iloilo Dinagyang Festival is a showcase of the rich heritage colorful history, passionate devotion, and
fun-loving spirit of the Ilonggo people. The festival traces its roots as a thanksgiving celebration in honor of
Senyor Santo Niño, the child Jesus. The root word, dagyang means “to make happy”.

NON-RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS

Just as we have religious festivals, we also have several non-religious celebrations in the Philippines. These festivals focus on the
cultural and heritage aspect of our country and are celebrated with enthusiasm and passion. Tourists even celebrated with the locals,
taking in the wondrous and artistic values of the costumes and props the locals have been prepared to showcase.

Panagbenga Festival- Held in Baguio, the summer capital of the Philippines. Its English name is The
Blooming Flowers Festival which means “season of blooming”, is a month-long annual celebration of a
tribute to the city’s beautifully grown flowers and is celebrated in the month of February.

Masskara Festival- From the combination of the English word

“mass” and the Spanish word “kara” which means face. Celebrated every third weekend of October. It
dramatizes the steadfast character of the Negrenses and symbolizes what the City of Smiles, Bacolod
City, do best, putting on a smiling face even when faced with challenges.

Kaamulan Festival- An ethnic festival that celebrates the customs and traditions of the seven tribal
groups that originally inhabited the Bukidnon Region, the Matigsalug, Tigwahanun, Higaunu,
Umayamnun, Manobo, Bukidnon and Talaandig

Kadayawan Festival- Celebrated in Davao City. A festival of thanksgiving for the gifts of nature, the
wealth of culture and the bounties of harvest and serenity of living that is derived from the Dabawenyong
word “madayaw” or good, valuable, and superior in English. The city of Davao comes alive every year in
August when the festival begins, showcasing different dances, floats and tribal costumes and jewelry.

What’s More
ACTIVITY 1 WOW MINDANAO
Directions:Classify the festivals listed in the first column. To classify, put a check mark
(√) either under Religious or Non-Religious column. On the other column, describe the elements and principles of art as
seen in the Philippine Festival. Copy the table and answer on your paper.

Name of Festivals Religious Non-Religious

Festivals Festivals

1. Obando Fertility Rite

2. Pahiyas Festival

3. Moriones Festival

4. Ati-Atihan Festival

5. Sinulog Festival

6. Dinagyang Festival

7. Panagbenga Festival

8. Kaamulan Festival

9. Masskara Festival

10. Kadayawan Festival

ACTIVITY 2:
Direction: Match each picture to its festival. Write the letter of the correct answer on your paper
A. Sinulog Festival C. Ati-atihan Festival
B. Sandurot Festival D. Moriones Festival
C. Dinagyang Festival E. Maskara Festival
 1. _____________________ 2. _____________________

3. ____________________

Additional Activities
PERFORMANCE TASK NO. 1

MAKE YOUR OWN FESTIVAL COSTUME

Direction: Create your own miniature costume by tracing the figures of the paper dolls provided on the next page and use different
materials to create the necessary costume pieces. You may choose any Religious or Non-Religious Festival you want to base your
costumes on. Follow the procedures in making your miniature costume.

Procedures:

1. Choose a festival costume you want to create, including headpieces or other props that are necessary to complete the attire.
2. By using the paper dolls provided (choose only one, male or female), trace or copy the figures to determine the size of the costume
needed You may add additional details like hairstyle and facial expressions on your doll.
3. Use different kinds of materials to create different textures; recycled materials are encouraged. (e.g. used Popsicle sticks for props,
broom hair for wigs or headdresses), do not limit yourself to just sketching and coloring the costumes.

Materials needed:

1. Figure of a paper doll (provided below)

2. Main or base part of your costume, you may use 1/8 illustration board for a tougher base.
3. References for your costume. (You are encouraged to create your own ideas).
4. Scissors
5. Paste, glue or tape.
6. Coloring materials such as color pens, paints, or crayons.
7. Other additional detail materials such as beads, sequins, and recycled materials.

INSTRUCTION: You may

use these figures to create
your paper dolls. You may
choose either of the two
figures (for male or female models).
Rubrics
Rubrics:

Excellent Good Satisfactory Needs

Improvement
(4) (3) (2) (1)

Following All directions were You followed most You followed some None of the directions
Activity followed of the given directions were followed
Directions directions

Use of You used your own You used your own You used some You did not use your
Creativity ideas and ideas imagination own ideas or
imagination most of the time imagination

Effort put into You took your time You work hard for You put a small effort You rushed through
an Activity and work most of the time into the activity and did not work hard
hard on the activity

SUMMATIVE TEST

Direction: Read the questions carefully. Write the letter of the best answer on your paper.

1. It is festival celebrated every 15th of May in the town of Lucban, held in honor of
San Isidro Labrador and is the farmers’ thanksgiving for a rich and bountiful harvest.
A. Obando Fertility Rite C. Pahiyas Festival
B. Moriones Festival D. Ati-Atihan Festival

2. Colorful folk religious festival during holy week in the island of Marinduque. A reenactment of the story of Saint Longinus. Morions
wear their costumes for an entire week.
A. Obando Fertility Rite C. Pahiyas Festival
B. Moriones Festival D. Ati-Atihan Festival

3. A festival from Kalibo, Aklan consists of a tribal dance parade with drum music, costumes, and indigenous accessories to honor the
Santo Niño or the Holy Child Jesus.
A. Obando Fertility Rite C. Pahiyas Festival
B. Moriones Festival D. Ati-Atihan Festival

4. Religious festival held on the third Sunday of January in the City of Cebu to honor the Santo Niño.
A. Sinulog Festival B. Ati- C. Moriones Festival D.
Atihan Festival Pahiyas Festival

5. A dance ritual and Catholic festival celebrated every may in Obando, Bulacan. The fertility dance is both a festival and prayerful
appeal for devotees. Couples who are childless can take this occasion to appeal for heavenly intercession and dance to please the
Virgin of Salambao.
A. Obando Fertility Rite C. Pahiyas Festival
B. Moriones Festival D. Ati-Atihan Festival

6. This festival is a showcase of the rich heritage colorful history, passionate devotion, and fun-loving spirit of the Ilonggo people.
A. Pahiyas Festival C. Dinagyang Festival
B. Moriones Festival D. Ati-Atihan Festival

7. Celebrated every third weekend of October. It dramatizes the steadfast character of the Negrenses and symbolizes what the City of
Smiles, Bacolod City, do best, putting on a smiling face even when faced with challenges.
A. Kaamulan Festival C. Panagbenga Festival
B. Masskara Festival D. Kadayawan Festival

8. Held in Baguio, the summer capital of the Philippines, is a month long annual celebration of a tribute to the city’s beautifully grown
flowers and is celebrated in the month of February.
A. Kaamulan Festival C. Panagbenga Festival
B. Masskara Festival D. Kadayawan Festival
9. Celebrated in Davao City every year in August, a festival of thanksgiving for the gifts of nature, the wealth of culture and the bounties
of harvest.
A. Kaamulan Festival C. Panagbenga Festival
B. Masskara Festival D. Kadayawan Festival

10. An ethnic festival that celebrates the customs and traditions of the seven tribal groups that originally inhabited the Bukidnon Region,
the Matigsalug, Tigwahanun, Higaunu, Umayamnun, Manobo, Bukidnon and Talaandig.
A. Kaamulan Festival C. Panagbenga Festival
B. Masskara Festival D. Kadayawan Festival
11. What is the name of the shadow puppetry play that Dr. Jose Rizal staged in the Philippines in the year 1898?
A. Moro-moro C. El Filibusterismo
B. Carillo D. Noli Me Tangere
12. It is an ancient art form that uses flat, expressed figures to produce cut-out figures which are held together by sticks and sometimes,
thread, to create movement, which are shown behind a thin layer of cloth or screen and a light source to create the shadows.
A. Carillo C. Shadow Puppetry
B. Moro-Moro D. Senakulo
13. Mostly performed to enhance religious festivities. It focuses on the life of religious icons (Jesus Christ, St. Michael, and other patron
saints.)
A. Religious Komedya C. Zarzuela
B. Secular Komedya D. Shadow Puppetry

14. The Lenten presentation of Passion of Christ.

A. Siete Palabras B. Moro-moro C. Carillo D. Senakulo
15. An example of secular komedya popularized in the 1600’s that use stories that revolve around kings, queens, princes, princesses,
animals, and supernatural beings. Most of the time, it portrays the clash between Christians and Filipino Muslims.
A. Siete Palabras B. Moro-moro C. Carillo D. Senakulo