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ARTS
Learning Activity Sheet
Quarter 4-Week 1
Festivals and Theatrical Forms
Religious Festivals
MAPEH Grade 7
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Quarter 4 –Week 1: Festivals and Theatrical Forms: Religious Festivals

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FESTIVALS AND THEATRICAL FORMS

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to your facilitator on the agreed schedule.

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 1. Identify the festivals and theatrical forms celebrated all over the country
throughout the years.
2. Research on the history of the festival and theatrical composition and
evolution, and describe how the townspeople participate and contribute to the
event.
3. Design the visual elements and components of the selected festival or
theatrical form through costumes, props, etc.

Background Information for Learners

INTRODUCTION

Festivals are delightful events for the Filipinos, since we are art-
loving,and fun-loving people. Our life is urrounded by festivities and
celebrations; through it we express our thanksgiving and celebration of
blessings from God. We celebrate almost every aspect of our lives – from
birthday celebrations to death anniversaries.
Other festivals are geared towards cultural preservation and tourism,
such as the Panagbenga in Baguio City, Binirayan in Antique, Kadayawan in
Davao, Kasadyaan in Tacloban, Moriones in Marinduque, Sorteo in
Carmona, Cavite, Boling-Boling in Catanauan, Quezon, Kakanindayog and
Wagayway in Imus and hundreds of others. It is only in the Philippines that
every municipality celebrates its own festival annually in addition to provincial-
wide and regional-wide festivals organized by the Department of Tourism.

Religious Festivals

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Pahiyas Festival

The Pahiyas Festival is

celebrated every 15th of the
hot summer month of May.
An extravagant and colorful
affair in the quiet town of
Lucban, Quezon, held in
honor of San Isidro Labrador
and is the farmers’
thanksgiving for a rich and
bountiful harvest. The
townspeople prepare many
things for this festival, among
them is the all-important,
Kipling. These are leaf-
shaped, multi-colored rice-paste wafers used to decorate their houses with, along
with agricultural products like fruits, vegetables and flowers. This visual
representation of the festival has garnered international recognition.

The Obando Fertility Rite

The Obando Fertility Rite is

a dance ritual and catholic
festival celebrated every
May in Obando, Bulacan.
Locals and pilgrims dressed
in traditional costumes,
dance and sing in the town’s
streets to honor and
beseech Obando’s three
patron saints:
San Pascual(Paschal
baylon), Santa Clara(Clare
of Assisi) and Nuestra
Senora de Salambao(Our
Lady of Salambao). The Fertility dance is both a festival and a 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.
The townsfolk dress in traditional costumes; the ladies wear Filipiniana, with
distinct designs and colorful Kimona’t saya, showing off the feminity and modesty of
the ladies wearing them. Colorful and vivid looking across the streets to welcome the
dancers and visitors, complementing the colorful costumes the dancers are wearing.

Moriones Festival
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 The Moriones is a
costume worn by
Marinduquenos on the
western side of Marinduque.
However, it only takes place
in three towns: Boac, Gasan,
and Mogpog. This costume
is worn during a week-long
festival called the “Moriones
Festival.” This festival is
held during the Holy Week.
During this week, the
Moriones costume must be
worn every day for the whole
week. Morion means “mask” or “visor” that covers the wearer’s face, which is part of
the medieval Roman armor worn in Biblical times.
This festival is characterized by colorful and realistic Roman costumes, vividly
painted masks and brightly colored tunics. It depicts the story of St. Longinus, the
Roman centurion that miraculously gained his eyesight when his eye was hit by
Jesus’ blood when he stabbed Jesus in the side of his torso. The masks are painted
to look like surly Roman soldiers, detailing the eyes and facial expressions
supposedly worn by the centurions which are made from papier-mâché or hand-
carved wood. Indigenous materials are used for the garbs and armor, depending on
the creativity of the maker. And are sometimes adorned with varied colors of paper
flowers.

Ati-atihan

Ati-atihan is a festival
in honor of the Sto. Nino and
is celebrated by rejoicing
and energetic merriment on
the streets. The name
means “make believe
Atis”. The festival is also
named after the Ati, the
indigenous natives of the
island. The festival is held
on the third week of January
every year on the second
Sunday after Epiphany in
Kalibo, Aklan province on the island of Panay. It is famous for being the wildest
among the Filipino fiestas. This festival is very similar to the Carnival celebration in
Rio de Janeiro in Brazil with its elaborate attires and uninhibited dancing to the
frantic beating drums. People partake by painting in many different ways and
designs and dress in creative, outstanding costumes.

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 The highlight of the festival is the native dance competition that runs for
several days throughout the festival. The competitors cover their body with soot and
paint their faces to portray the Ati. They wear different colored costumes, mostly
made out of the following materials: walis tambo, hair or tiger grass, which is made
from native reeds and other indigenous materials to make the headdresses and
garlands draped across the chest.

Sinulog Festival

The city of Cebu is

known for its lechon, dried
mangos, and the Sinulog
festival. The native dance of
Sinulog commemorates the
acceptance of the Filipino
people of Christianity, more
specifically, Catholicism, to
replace their belief of
animalism.
The word “sulog”
means river current, which
pertains to the dance steps
being similar to a river’s push
and pull current. The main highlight of the festival is the grand street parade that
lasts almost a whole day, where the Sinulog participants are decked in brightly
colored costumes, usually similar to the Sto. Ninos they display. They wear these
very colorful and elaborate costumes while dancing to the music of the drums,
trumpets and native gongs put together. On the last day of the Sinulog festival, a
water parade called the “Fluvial Procession” is held. A pump boat is decorated with
flowers and candles to honor the Sto. Nino riding on it.

Dinagyang Festival
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 Dinagyang festival is
a showcase of 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 Nino,
the child Jesus. Today, it
has grown to be one of the
Philippines’ most
spectacular religious and
cultural festivals.
The root word
“dagyang” means “to make happy”, that is why colorful costumes and headdresses
are made to represent this celebration full of joy and wonder and to create happy
memories for all who are participating and watching. Warriors are dressed in colorful
aeta costumes and are made to dance rhythmically and to perform various
complicated formations to the thunderous beat of the drums.

Flores de Mayo

One of the most

popular and biggest
celebrations during May is
what we call Flores de
May, which means “Flores
in May” this is celebrated
with flower offerings for the
Blessed Virgin Mary in
Catholic churches. In the
last day of this festival, the
Santacruzan is held in
honor of Elena of
Constantinople and her son,
Constantine the Great. It
celebrates the queen’s legendary quest for Jesus’ cross in Jerusalem. One of the
most colorful aspects of the festival is the portrayal of characters, in which there are
a lot, of showing off of costumes, usually holding pageants as well for the best well-
dressed character. Each character depicts a personality and role and is usually
recognized by an icon or symbol they carry during a parade or procession.

Activity Proper
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Activity/Performance Task

MAKE YOUR OWN FESTIVAL COSTUME

Create your own miniature

WHAT costumes by tracing and cuttingWHAT
TO DO? the figures of these
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the attire you may use also Oslo paper for a
2. By using the paper dolls provided tougher base.
(choose only one, male or 3. References for your costume, (you are
female) trace or copy the figures to encouraged to create your own ideas)
determine the size of the costume 4. Scissors
needed. You may add additional 5. Paste, glue or tape
details like hairstyle and facial 6. Coloring materials such as pens, paint
expressions on your doll. and crayons.
3. Use different kinds of materials to 7. Other additional detail materials, such
create different textures, recycled as beads, sequins, and recycled
materials are encouraged (E.g. used materials.
popsicle sticks for props, broom hair 8. Folder or envelope to keep your paper
for wigs or headdresses), do not limit dolls and costume in.
yourself to sketching and coloring the
costumes.
4. When you’re done, dress your paper
doll before you present/give it to your
teacher.

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

FEMALE
MALE
 Written Work
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IDENTIFICATION: Read the statements carefully and choose your answer
from the box. Write your answers on your paper.
 Sinulog Pahiyas Obando Fertility

Moriones Ati-atihan Dinagyang

Flores de Mayo Santacruzan Sulog

Dagyang

1. This means to “make happy”.

2. In this festival, devotees appeal for heavenly intercession and dance to please the
Virgin of Salambao.
3. This festival commemorates the acceptance of Filipino people of Christianity.
4. This festival is held during the Holy week where dancers wear a costume like that of
a Roman soldier.
5. A festival held in honor of San Isidro Labrador, the patron Saint of farmers.
6. This festival is held in honor of Sr. Sto. Nino and famous being the wildest among the
Filipino fiestas.
7. This means river current, which pertains to the dance steps being similar to a river’s
push and pull movement.
8. This festival is a showcase of the rich heritage, colorful history, passionate devotion
and fun-loving spirit of the Ilonggo people.
9. This festival is celebrated with flower offerings for the blessed Virgin Mary in Catholic
churches.
10. It is held in honor of Elene of Constantinople and her son Constantine the Great.

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Rubrics for your Paper Dolls

Just as we have religious festivals, wea 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 the enthusiasm
and passion. Tourists even celebrate with the locals, taking in the wondrous and artistic value of the costumes
and props the local have been prepared to showcase.

Non-Religious Festivals
Panagbenga Festival

This festival is held in Baguio City, 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. The most featured in this celebration is the
beautifully arranged flowers atop floats and are showcased in a parade.
The festival also includes street dancing, presented by dancers
dressed in flower-inspired costumes. These costumes are sometimes
partnered with concepts that are flower-related, such as the living
things you see in the garden full of flowers, and the like. You can see
costumes inspired by butterflies, bees, pots and water canisters, even,
bearing elements of music, dance and craft arts. The floats are
decorated for weeks before the unveiling on the day of the parade, and
the flowers that are mostly included are Chrysanthemums, Orchids,
Astrobelias, Roses, and what are called as Baguio’s original flowers, Everlastings.

Masskara Festival
 This festival is a combination of the English words “mass” and the Spanish word, “kara” (which means
face), this festival is celebrated every third weekend of October, or on the closest weekend to October 19, 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.

This festival showcases the beautiful visual presentations for several days, giving tourists an eyeful of
colorful artistry in costumes and masks, and through the dance performances of the participants. Costumes that
are made with different colorful fabrics and patterns are woven together to create ingenious pieces of intricate
designs, embellished with shiny sequins and textured feathers, multicolored beads and other elements. All these
costumes are paired and partnered with beautiful, towering head pieces.

Kaamulan Festival

This 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. Kaamulan
festival showcases the unique indigenous culture through
integrating different activities of several sectors and fusing them
into one, creating a unique and wonderful celebration in ethnic
fashion. They celebrate this festival by telling legendary stories,
reliving ancient rituals, playing and listening to ethnic music and
doing traditional celebrations in the Philippines.

From the creative artworks on their colorful floats that

represent different elements in their culture, the vibrancy and
eclectic designs in their costumes, the powerful choreography
in their dances, nothing is spared to showcase their cultural
heritage. People who come to watch and participate will be able
to surround themselves with cultural artistry that represents the beauty in their region. The festival is considered
one of the most authentic and well-preserved traditional celebrations in the Philippines.

Kadayawan Festival

Kadayawan is 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 festival is honored by displaying by
various farming implements, fruits, flowers, vegetables, rice and corn

grains as tribute to the gods. Singing, dancing, and offerings to their

divine protectors are the highlights of this thanksgiving festival.

The City of Davao comes alive every year in August when the
festival begins, showcasing different dances, floats and tribal costumes
and jewelry. The streets are adorned with local fruits, vegetables and
other harvests, while people dance with abandon for several days. The
harbor is also included as venue for native and power boat races, and
people gather to watch stallions fight to male with a mare during their
horse fighting, the tribal animal show is similar to bullfighting in Spain.
This festival is said to interface three aspects: tribal, industrial and arts,
and entertainment. This festival reflects the mercy spirit and indigenous
culture of the city’s people.

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Activity Proper

Activity/Performance Task

Create your own Masskara

Create your own mask like in the Bacolod Masskara Festival using sample mask
provided below
WHAT TO DO? WHAT DO YOU NEED?

1. By using the paper mask provided trace or copy the 1. Figure of Mask (provided on the next page)
figures to determine the size of the mask needed. 2. Main or base part of your mask, you may use also
You may add additional details like headdress and Oslo paper for a tougher base.
other designs you may want. 3. References for your mask, (you are encouraged to
2. Use different kinds of materials to create different create with your own ideas)
textures, recycled materials are encouraged (E.g. 4. Scissors
used popsicle sticks for props, broom hair for wigs 5. Paste, glue or tape
or headdresses), do not limit yourself to sketching 6. Coloring materials such as pens, paint and crayons.
and coloring the mask. 7. Other additional detail materials, such as beads,
3. When you’re done, wear your mask, have a picture, sequins, and recycled materials.
before you present/give it to your teacher or you
may send your picture/s to your teacher through
Facebook Messenger or other applications.
You can get ideas in making your mask using these examples:
Written Work
True or False. Read the statements below and tell whether the statement is correct, you write TRUE and if not
you write FALSE.

1. Panagbenga festival is celebrated as a tribute to city’s beautifully grown flowers.

2. The smiling face in Masskara symbolizes the character of the people in Negros.
3. Kaamulan festival is celebrated in Davao City.
4. Panagbenga is celebrated in the month of May.
5. Kadayawan festival is celebrated as a thanksgiving for the gifts of nature, the wealth of culture and
bounties of harvest in Davao City.

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Rubrics for Mask Making