1 Module 4 | Filipino Festivals and Theatrical Forms

2 Module 4 | Filipino Festivals and Theatrical Forms

INTRODUCTION

This module was designed and written for the students to use their understanding in Filipino festivals and
theatrical forms particularly on the relationship of art elements and processes used in the diffewrent cultural
communities so that in the long run, they will be able to develop the needed knowledge, skills, and talents in
becoming art teachers or practitioners, stage/fashion/interior designers, and the like, as well as making
positive art and cultural contributions to their family and society as well. This module comprises of three (3)
lessons namely: Religious Festivals, Nonreligious/Regional Festivals, and Representative Philippine
Theatrical Forms.

GRADE LEVEL STANDARD

The learner demonstrates basic understanding of the fundamental processes in music and the arts
through performing, creating, listening and observing, and responding towards appreciation of the cultural
richness of the different provinces in the Philippines.

CONTENT STANDARD

The learner demonstrates:

1. how theatrical elements (sound,music, gesture, movement ,and costume) affect the creation and
communication of meaning in Philippine Festivals and Theatrical Forms as influenced by history and culture;
and
2. theater and performance as a synthesis of arts and a significant expression of the celebration of life in
various Philippine communities.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD

The learner demonstrate…

1. create appropriate festival attire with accessories based on authentic festival costumes;
2. create/improvise appropriate sound, music, gesture, movements, and costume for a chosen theatrical
composition; and
3. take part in a chosen festival or in a performance in a theatrical play.

MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES

In this module, you should be able to:
1. identifies the festivals and theatrical forms celebrated all over the country throughout the year;
2. researches on the history of the festival and theatrical composition and its evolution, and describe how the
townspeople participate and contribute to the event;
3. discusses the elements and principles of arts as seen in Philippine Festivals;
4. explains what makes each of the Philippine festivals unique through a visual presentation;
5. designs the visual elements and components of the selected festival or theatrical form through costumes,
props, etc.;
6. analyzes the uniqueness of each group’s performance of their selected festival or theatrical form;
7. choreographs the movements and gestures reflecting the mood of the selected Philippine
festival/theatrical form;
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8. shows skills in making a papier-mâché jar;

9. improvises accompanying sound and rhythm of the Philippine festival/theatrical form; and
10. performs in a group showcase of the selected Philippine festival/theatrical form.

SPECIFIC LEARNING COMPETENCIES

In this lesson, you are expected to:
1. define what makes each of the Philippine festivals and theatrical forms unique through a visual
presentation;
2. identify the elements and principles as seen in different Philippine festivals and theatrical forms; and
3. research on the history of Philippine festivals and theatrical composition and its evolution, and
describe how the townspeople participate and contribute to the event.

PRE-ASSESSMENT
Instruction: Read, analyze and answer each of the questions below by choosing the letter of the
MOST APPROPRIATE answer.
1. It is a comedia that depicts bloody battles between the Christians and the muslims.
a. Moro-moro b. senakulo c. sakuting
2. This commemorates the conflict of the Spanish with the Moors (Muslims from North Africa)
a. Moro-moro b. senakulo c. sakuting
3. It is Lenten play (performed during the Holy Week) that showcases the life, passion, and death of
Jesus Christ.
a. Moro-moro b. senakulo c. sakuting
4. It is a collaborative affair because it usually employs the whole community as actors and
spectators as part of the scene.
a. Moro-moro b. senakulo c. sakuting
5. It is from the province of Abra employs music, costume, and accessories to the story, making the
presentation theatrical.
a. Moro-moro b. senakulo c. sakuting
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MODULE MAP

Nonreligious
Festivals
Representative
Religious Philippine
Festivals Theatrical
Forms

Representative
Festivals and
Theatrical
Forms of the
Philippines

The map above shows the Philippine festivals that are celebrated almost every day. Or instance, a
festival is celebrated in one place to honor the feast of their patron or to celebrate the famous product of the
town.

CORE CONTENTS

ENGAGE: How ready are you?

Activity 1: K-W-D Chart
INSTRUCTIONS: Check on your prior knowledge and what you want to learn about Representative Festivals
and Theatrical Forms of the Philippines by filling in the KWD chart below.
What I Know What I Want to Know What I Usually Do.

Representative Festivals and Representative Festivals and Representative Festivals and

Theatrical Forms of the Philippines Theatrical Forms of the Philippines Theatrical Forms of the Philippines
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EXPLORE: What you should know

FILIPINO FESTIVALS AND THEATRICAL FORMS
A. Religious Festivals
- Pahiyas
 Every May 15, the people of Lucban, Quezon celebrate this colorful feast in honor of San Isidro de
Labrador, patron saint of farers.
 It is a way of thanksgiving by the farmers for a bountiful harvest with grand display of kiping, fruits,
vegetables, and handicrafts adorning every house.

- Fertility Dance
 Sayaw sa Obando, one of the well-known dance rituals in the country celebrated every year
during the month of May.
 It follows the tune of the musical instruments made of bamboo materials.

- Moriones
 It is annual colorful festival held every holy Week in the province of Marinduque.
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 Men and women wear their Moriones costumes and masks replicating the array and biblical Roan
soldiers as how the locals interpret the.
 It reenacts the feast of St. Longinus, a Roman centurion who was blind in one eye.

- Ati-atihan
 It is an annual feast held every January in honor of the Santo Niño.
 It concludes on the third Sunday in the island and town of Kalibo, Aklan.

- Sinulog
 It is an annual religious festival held every third Sunday of January in Cebu City.
 The festival commemorates the Filipino people’s animist origin and their acceptance of Roan
Catholicism.

- Dinagyang
 It is a religious and cultural festival in Iloilo City held every fourth Sunday of January.
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 It is held in honor of the Sto. Niño and to celebrate the arrival of the Panay settlers in the island.

- Flores de Mayo and Santacruzan

 Every month of May, Catholics and aglipayans celebrate this religious festival called Flores de Mayo
(Spanish for “Flowers of May”).
 It is held in honor of the Virgin Mary.
 Santacruzan, represents the pageant on the last day of the Flores de Mayo.
 This festivity honors St.Helena,locally known as the Reyna Elena, and her son Constantine the great
in finding the True Cross.
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B. Nonreligious Festivals
 Panagbenga Festival
- It means “season of blooming.”
- This festival is held in the summer capital of the Philippines during the month of February as their
tribute to the “City of Flowers” and as their way of showing to the people that they can rise after
devastating 1990 Luzon earthquake.

 Masskara Festival
- It is held every third weekend of October nearest October 19, the city’s Charter anniversary.
- The festival started in 1980 during the region’s period of economic crisis.

 Kadayawan Festival
- The yearly davao festival strated as a celebration known as “Apo Duwaling” festival from a
government-
initiated project called
“Unlad Proyekto Davao”
in the late 1980s
- It was planned to unite
the Dabawenyo after
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the martial Law years and to exhibit the city as peaceful, colorful, and culturally laden place to visit
and to inv4ewst business.

 Kaamulan Festival
- This Malaybalay’s ethnic cultural festival is held annually from the second half of February to March
10, the anniversary date of the foundation of Bukidnon as a province in 1917.

C. Representative Philippine Theatrical Forms

 Sakuting
- It is from the province of Abra employs music, costume, and accessories to the story, making the
presentation theatrical.
- It was presented as an all-male dance performance presenting a mock fight between Ilocano
Christians and non-Christians using sticks.
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 Senakulo
- It is Lenten play (performed during the Holy Week) that showcases the life, passion, and death of
Jesus Christ.
- It is a collaborative affair because it usually employs the whole community as actors and spectators
as part of the scene.

 Moro-moro
- It is a comedia that depicts bloody battles between the Christians and the muslims.
- This commemorates the conflict of the Spanish with the Moors (Muslims from North Africa)

Activity 2: (Write the differences and similarities)

Instruction: Using the table as a graphic organizer, write the differences and similarities of the three Filipino
Festivals and Theatrical Forms

Filipino festivals and Theatrical

Differences Similarities
Forms
Religious Festivals
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Nonreligious Festivals

Representative Philippine Theatrical

Forms

EXPLAIN: (What you have Learned)

Activity 3: (Let’s Explain)
Instruction: Answer the following essential questions below.
Is religion part of the Filipinos’ way of life?
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Should the art of festivity be part of religion? Why?
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Are all festivities in the Philippines influenced by religion? Why?
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Is your regional festivity worth keeping? Why?
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Are Filipinos dramatic? Why?
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Where can you find the passion and soul of an artist? Explain.
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________

NEMCO CORE VALUES – CLIRE (Commitment- Love of God- Integrity- Respect- Educational Excellence )

Respect –Shows tolerance of others with different beliefs and point of view.
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EXTEND: (Enriching what you have Learned)

Activity 4: (Going Beyond)
Instruction: Illustrate (draw) your own definition of Filipino Festivals and Theatrical Forms that represent the
historical and cultural background as well as their artistic creation. Your output will be assessed by a rubric.
Criteria
Artistic Perception 25%
Creative Art Process 25%
Art Appreciation through
Historical and Cultural Context 25%
Aesthetic Valuing 25%
Total 100%

Activity 4.1
Instruction: As what presented above, you have seen different pictures related to a specific
festival/theatrical forms. List down the elements and principles of art as you observed them in a picture.

EVALUATE: (Looking at my performance)

Activity 4: (Research and Reflect)
INSTRUCTION: Make a reflection paper as you have researched about the history of Philippine festivals and
theatrical composition and its evolution.

TOPIC SUMMARY
In this lesson, you have learned that …
 Festivals play a significant role in the cultural traditions and development of the Filipinos.
 Filipinos’ love and passion for the arts are evident in their religious festivities.
 Festivals are events commonly celebrated by the community that center on the cultural
characteristics based on non-religious or regional traditions.
 Festivals often serve to fulfil specific communal purposes, especially in regard to commemoration
or thanksgiving.
 Festivals entwine cultural significance in traditional activities.
 The community’s customs, traditions, beliefs, and values play a significant part in the
development of the individual’s cultural identity.
 Most of the Filipino theatrical forms and celebrations have religious origins and entwine cultural
significance in traditional activities.
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POST-ASSESSMENT
Instruction: Read, analyse and answer each of the questions below by choosing the letter of the MOST
APPROPRIATE answer.

1. It is a comedia that depicts bloody battles between the Christians and the muslims.
a. Moro-moro b. senakulo c. sakuting
2. This commemorates the conflict of the Spanish with the Moors (Muslims from North Africa)
a. Moro-moro b. senakulo c. sakuting
3. It is Lenten play (performed during the Holy Week) that showcases the life, passion, and death of
Jesus Christ.
a. Moro-moro b. senakulo c. sakuting
4. It is a collaborative affair because it usually employs the whole community as actors and
spectators as part of the scene.
a. Moro-moro b. senakulo c. sakuting
5. It is from the province of Abra employs music, costume, and accessories to the story, making the
presentation theatrical.
a. Moro-moro b. senakulo c. sakuting
6. It was presented as an all-male dance performance presenting a mock fight between Ilocano
Christians and non-Christians are using sticks.
a. Moro-moro b. senakulo c. sakuting
7. This Malaybalay’s ethnic cultural festival is held annually from the second half of February to
March 10, the anniversary date of the foundation of Bukidnon as a province in 1917.
a. Kaamulan Festival b. kadayawan Festival c. Masskara Festival
8. The yearly Davao festival started as a celebration known as “Apo Duwaling” festival from a
government-initiated project called “Unlad Proyekto Davao” in the late 1980s.
a. Kaamulan Festival b. Kadayawan Festival c. Masskara Festival
9. It is held every third weekend of October nearest October 19, the city’s Charter anniversary.
a. Kaamulan Festival b. Kadayawan Festival c. Masskara Festival
10. The festival started in 1980 during the region’s period of economic crisis.
a. Kaamulan Festival b. Kadayawan Festival c. Masskara Festival

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