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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET IN MAPEH 7
QUARTER 4 WEEK 1
Learning Identifies musical characteristics of selected Philippine festivals and theatrical
Competency forms through video or live performances; MU7FT-IVa-g-1
Title/Topic: PHILIPPINE FESTIVALS
Content: Festivals of Aklan, Cebu, Batangas, Marinduque, Davao, and Bicol
The Ati-atihan Festival is known as the wildest of the Philippine festivals which means
“make-believe Atis” wherein participants portray the natives of Kalibo, Aklan called, “Ati
or Aetas”. It is a week-long festival held annually every third week of January that
consists of a tribal dance parade with drum music, costumes and indigenous accessories
to honor the Santo Nino or the Holy Christ Jesus. People cheer and shout “Hala Bira!”
and “Viva Santo Nino!” to encourage enthusiasm and continuous dancing for the duration
of the festival.
The Sinulog Festival is an annual cultural and religious festival held on the third Sunday
of January in the city of Cebu to honor the Santo Nino, commemorate the Filipino
rejection of their former religious views, and acceptance of Christianity. This festival is
famous among local and international tourists for its grand street parade which imitates
the type of dancing done by the natives of Cebu before they were baptized as Christians.
The petitioners often yell out ‘Pit Senior”. They flock to the festival for prayer requests and
thanksgiving while dancing, believing that Santo Nino will hear them. Different groups of
dancers dressed in colorful attire are accompanied by rhythmic music of the drums,
trumpets, and native gongs.
The Sublian Festival is an annual celebration on the twenty third day of July reflecting
the Batanguenos’ commitment and great love to their town’s patrons, the holy Cross of
Bauan and Agoncillo, and the Santo Nino of Batangas City. It was originally a religious
ceremony that involves prayer, eating, dancing the “Subli”, and singing verses with strict
skeletal melody.
This religious commitment was translated to “Subli”, a dance local to Batangas.
Traditionally, the subli is performed with chanting and accompanied by drums. Subli
come from two word: “subsub” (bending your body forward or downward) and Bali or
(broken.) Thus, throughout the dance, male dancers are in trunk forward bend position to
give the impression of broken bodies.
At present, the Sublian Festival features street dancing, harana (singing of Filipino
courtship song), indigenous people games, and Lupakan (sharing of “Nilupak” a delicacy
made from cassava, sweet potato, or banana).
Moriones Festival is a colorful folk-religious festival during holy week in the island known
as the “heart of the Philippines,” the island of Marinduque. The festival is a reenactment
of the story of Saint Longinus. He was the centurion who pierced the side of Jesus Christ
and regain his vision after drops of blood and water hit his eyes. He proclaims the miracle
and because of this he was punished to great pain and was beheaded under Pontius
Pilate’s order. Participants played the rule of Roman soldiers and wear the Morion’s
costume so that no one can identify them. The Morions wear their costumes for an entire
week. Only when they eat or sleep, that they take it off. They perceive this as a form of
sacrifice as they must stand and walk around on thin strap slippers under the hot sun
while wearing the heavy wooden masks. The Moriones scare children away and court the
ladies by singing and dancing for them. Kadayawan Festival is 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.
Kadayawan comes from the word “Madayaw” meaning thanksgiving for nature’s gift;
warm and friendliness greeting; and to describe things that are good, valuable, superior,
and beautiful.
This celebration originated from tribal festivals of the “Lumad” and Muslim tribes of Davao
in the 70’s featuring the dances and rituals of thanksgiving. It used to be called
“Duwaling” to promote Davao’s famous icons: the highest peak of the country “Mt. Apo”;

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 King of fruits “Durian”, and queen of orchids “Waling-waling”.
Ibalong Festival is held in the Bicol Region, aims to express friendliness, enthusiasm,
and goodwill to all people. Bicolanos and tourists celebrate the festival to commemorate
the three heroes of the Bicol epic in the town of Ibalong namely Baltog, Handyong,
Bantong. In this festival, the people parade in the streets wearing masks and costumes
like the heroes and villains of the epic.
ACTIVITY 1 Direction: Identify what Philippine festival is described in each item. Write the
letter of the best answer in your Music notebook.
1. It is a celebration reflecting the commitment and great love of the Batanguenos
to their town patrons.
A. Kadayawan C. Sinulog
B. Moriones D. Sublian
2.A festival wherein people parade in the streets wearing masks and costumes
like the heroes and villains of the epic.
A. Ibalong C. Sinulog
B. Kadayawan D. Sublian
3. A colorful folk-religious festival during holy week.
A. Kadayawan C. Sinulog
B. Moriones D. Sublian
4. A festival wherein the petitioners usually yell out “Pit Senior.”
A. Kadayawan C. Sinulog
B. Moriones D. Sublian
5. It is the festival of Kalibo, Aklan.
A. Ati-atihan C. Sinulog
B. Moriones D. Sublian
6. Originated from the tribal festivals of the “Lumad” and Muslim tribes of Davao.
A. Ibalong C. Sinulog
B. Kadayawan D. Sublian
7. It features street dancing, harana, indigenous Filipino games, and Lupakan.
A. Ibalong C. Sinulog
B. Kadayawan D. Sublian
8. A festival celebrated during every third week of January and is known as the
wildest of Philippine festivals.
A. Ati-atihan C. Sinulog
B. Moriones D. Sublian
9. A festival wherein participants play the role of Roman soldiers and wear a
mask that no one can identify them.
A. Ibalong C. Moriones
B. Kadayawan D. Sinulog
10. A festival wherein people shout “Hala Bira!” and “Viva Santo Nino!” to
encourage enthusiasm and continuous dancing for the duration of the festival
A. Ati-atihan C. Sinulog
B. Moriones D. Sublian
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Congratulations! You did great! 

Prepared by:

JERRY C. BASAY
MAPEH Teacher
Mabunao Integrated School

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