Directions: Write one word in each box that relates to Philippine
festivals.
PHILIPPINE
Philippine Festivals
FESTIVALS
Festival is a period of program, of festive
activities, cultural events and
entertainment. In the Philippines, festivals
are religious in nature, although some
regions uphold their distinct culture.
Musical instruments like drums, gong, lyre
and other instruments are used to makes
the celebration lively.
• In music, improvisation of musical accompaniment is a way
of adding creativity to the song.
• It is practiced by some of the highly respected individuals in
the industry. Improvisation of musical accompaniment also
helps to explore sounds and to create beautiful and unique
music.
• In every festival parade, participants play drums or other
instruments in rhythmical patterns as their music during
processions and parades.
• Localized materials or any materials available at home like
cans, empty bottles, metals etc, can also be use as musical
instruments in improvisation
Ati-Atihan Festival
• From Kalibo, Aklan means “make-
believe Atis”.
• Held annually every third week of
January.
• Consists of a tribal dance parade
with drum music, costumes and
indigenous accessories to honor
the Santo Niño or the Holy Child
Jesus.
• People cheer and shout “Hala Bira!”
and “Viva Santo Niño!” to
encourage enthusiasm and
continuous dancing for the duration of
Sinulog Festival
• Religious festival held on the third
Sunday of January in the city of
Cebu to honor the Santo Niño
• Different groups of dancers
dressed in colorful attire are
accompanied by rhythmic music of
the drums, percussions,
trumpets and native gongs.
• The petitioners often yell out “Pit
Senior”.
Sublian Festival
• Annual celebration on the twenty- third
day of July reflecting the Batangueños
commitment and great love to Holy
Cross of Bauan and Agoncillo, and the
Santo Niño of Batangas City.
• Subli is performed with chanting and
accompanied by drums. Subli come from
two words: “subsub (bending your body
forward or downward) and “bali” (broken)
• Male dancers are in trunk-forward-bend
position.
• Lupakan (sharing of “Nilupak” a delicacy
made from cassava, sweet potato or
Moriones Festival
• Colorful folk-religious festival
during holy week in the
island of Marinduque.
• Reenactment of the story of
Saint Longinus
• Morions wear their costumes
for an entire week, scare
children away and court the
ladies by singing and
dancing for them.
Kadayawan Festival
• Held in Davao every third week of August
in celebration of thanksgiving for good
harvest with parade floats of fresh fruits
and flowers, and street dancing with
colorful tribal costumes and accessories.
• Originated from tribal festivals of the
“Lumad” and Muslim tribes of Davao.
• Use to be called “Apo Duwaling” to
promote Davao’s famous icons: the highest
peak of the country “Mt Apo”; King of fruits
“Durian”, and queen of orchids “Waling-
waling”.
• In 1988, the festival was renamed
“Kadayawan sa Dabaw”
Ibalong Festival or Ibalon
Festival
• Held in Bicol Region, aims to
express friendliness, enthusiasm and
goodwill to all people.
• To commemorate the three heroes
of the Bicol epic in the town of
Ibalong namely Baltog, Handyong
and Bantong.
• The people parade in the streets
wearing mask and costumes like
the heroes and villains of the epic.
Directions: Complete the table below. Observe the pictures of
each festival previously discussed. Write on the column next to
the festivals the materials needed in the production.
FESTIVAL MATERIALS NEEDED
1. ATI- ATIHAN
2. SUBLIAN
3. MORIONES
PHILIPPINE THEATER
Komedya,
Sarsuela and
Bodabil
Theater Arts in the Philippines
started in 16th century. These
includes Komedya (Secular
Komedya and Religious
Komedya), Sarsuela and Bodabi
Komedya
• Descended from 16th century Spanish
comedia (play). One of the colorful
theatrical traditions in the Philippines used
by the Spanish as a method to spread
Christianity.
• This theatrical form describes the conflict
of Christians and Muslims.
• The two types of Komedya are:
1. Secular Komedya- performed at local
fiesta.
2. Religious Komedya- usually seen during
church celebrations and it focuses on the
Sarsuela
• An art form of lyric theater drama,
comical in nature and it is
incorporated with singing, dancing
and dialogue.
• Originated from Spain and was made
popular in the Philippines in the
1800’s.
• It portrays the typical Filipino
realities and stories.
• “Walang Sugat” is an example of
Sarsuela and is written by Severino
Reyes, the “Father of Filipino Drama”.
Bodabil
• Stage show that became popular
during the Japanese period based on
the French vaudeville..
• Bodabil was developed because city
growers wanted to uplift their
emotional stability from the usual
stage acts to a stage presentation
featuring comedy, musical, monologue,
skits, impersonators, acrobats and
even magical acts.
• The entertainers helped to make jazz
and blues popular and admired in our
Directions: Describe each theatrical forms
discussed in the previous lesson.
1. Komedya-
2. Sarsuela-
3. Bodabil-
Directions: Read each statement carefully.Write FACT on the
space before each number if the sentence is correct, and BLUFF
if it is incorrect.
__________1. It is a festival in Davao which aims to express
friendliness, enthusiasm and goodwill to all people.
__________2. Sarsuela is a play which describes the conflict of
Christians and Muslims.
__________3. The two types of Komedya are: secular and
kundiman.
__________4. Bodabil is a play that became popular during the
Japanese period based on the French vaudeville.
__________5. Moriones festival is held in Marinduque.
