Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Division of Bohol

(ART 7)

FIRST QUARTER
WEEK 6

Quarter : 1 Week : 7 Day : 2 Activity No. : 7

Competency: : Shows the relationship of Luzon (highlands and lowlands) arts and crafts to
Philippine culture, traditions, and history (Islamic influences, Spanish heritage,
and American legacies in Education, business, modernization, and
entertainment, as well as in indigenous practices, fiestas, and religious and
social practices)
Discusses the elements from tradition/history of a community for one’s artwork
Objective : Relate selected arts and crafts from Luzon to Philippine culture, traditions and history.

Topic : Selected arts and crafts from Luzon to Philippine culture, traditions and history.

Materials : Pen
Reference : Learning Module, Music & Art Learner’s Material,
https://tinyurl.com/yxj2hueu, https://tinyurl.com/yy74gvto,
Copyrights : For classroom use only

Concept Notes
Arts and Crafts of Luzon (Highlands)
ARTS AND CRAFTS CULTURE, TRADITION AND HISTORY
Vigan, Ilocos – Burnay Jar It is an unglazed earthen jars, an industry that dates back to pre-
colonial times when immigrants from China came and settled in Vigan.
Burnay jars have small openings, and its earlier use were for drinking
and storage. And commonly known as “kaong.”
The potter uses a grade A clay that is widely available in the western
area of Vigan. Fine sand is used as a tempering material to achieve the
desired shape, afterwards, it will be placed inside a high-temperature
ground kiln made of brick and clay. People say that burnay jars are
harder and durable compared to terra cotta.
Burnays were brought to Vigan by Chinese artisans. For which,
the art of making burnays existed in the area of Vigan right before the
Spaniards came in 1572. These Chinese artisans, who built this
industry relied on the locals of Vigan for their clay and labor. The
industry of making burnays prosper in 1890
As of today, there are, three “burnay” factories remain. These
“burnay” factories are the only ones found throughout the country.
Nowadays, varieties of burnay jars are made, mostly for decorative
purposes. People buy them mostly to serve as decorations. Burnay jars
are also sought-after by foreign and local tourists. It has reached the
markets abroad, especially in Europe. Foreign and local traders made
contact with burnay factory owners to order not only the traditional
designs of burnay but as well according to their preferences. Through
these continuous demands of earthen jars, it has sustained
the livelihood of many Chinese and Fil-Chinese generations who own
burnay factories or camarin, and most importantly the preservation of
the craft. The art of making burnay stood the test of time and continues
to showcase Filipinos artistry and craftsmanship.
Arts and Crafts of Luzon (Lowlands)
Angono, Rizal - Higantes The origin of the festival dates back to Spanish colonial rule,
around the late 1800's, where the wealthy ruling class who ruled
Angono as their hacienda strictly prohibited the common people from
celebrating, except for one single festival in the entire year. The
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Department of Education
Division of Bohol

hardworking common people used the higantes puppets in their once-

a-year festival, rendering the papier-mâché giants to look like
the hacienderos, mocking the owners throughout the festivity. The art
of papier-mâché was said to have been learned by the common folk
from Spanish friars through unstated means. The giant puppets depict
a man or woman in multiple costumes, with their faces making
commands, while their hands on their waist.
Prior to their local festival held annually In Angono, Rizal
where hundreds of giant papier-mâché puppets are paraded,
representing the common people's mockery of the bad hacienda (land)
owners of the past during Spanish colonial rule. It has evolved into also
celebrating the feast of Pope St. Clement I, every 22nd and 23rd of
November called The Higantes Festival .

Activity
A. Write Y if your answer is YES and N, if it NO.

1. Burnay Jar is not originally from the Philippines because it came from China.
2. Burnay Jar is Spanish influenced craft.
3. Burnay Jar making is perfect for Vigan because of the quality of the clay used as raw material.
4. The natives of Vigan were the first makers of the burnay jars.
5. At recebt times, Burnay jars are manufactured in factories and not only sold here in the Philippines
but also exported to other countries.
6. In ancient times the burnay jars were utulized as decoratives but now used for drinking and storage.
7. The Higantes are puppets depicting farmers.
8. The Higantes Festival started during the Spanish colonial rule which was the only celebration that
farmers were allowed to celebrate.
9. The giant puppets were made by the people of Angono Rizal and believed to have gotten the art
skills in making it from the Spanish friars.
10. The people of Angono, Rizal celebrates the Higantes festival annually every 23 rd of November.

B. Answer the following questions:

1. Can you say that the burnay jar and higantes are preserved traditions? Why?

2. Are these arts and craft depicting the culture of the place? Why?