ILIGAN MEDICAL CENTER COLLEGE

Basic Education Department

S.Y. 2021-2022

LEARNING MODULE

Quarter: Fourth
Subject: Arts 7
Topic Area: Philippine Festivals and Theatrical Forms
Designed by: Ms. Jearlie Mae A. Basergo
Teaching devices: Modular and online instruction

Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs):

The learner…

 identifies the festivals and theatrical forms celebrated all over the country throughout the
year
 discusses the elements and principles of arts as seen in Philippine Festivals
 designs the visual elements and components of the selected festival or theatrical form
through costumes, props, etc.

Philippine Festivals

The concept of the fiesta is an influence that came from the Spaniards. They used this as a
supplemental tool to propagate Christianity by using it as an attraction for the natives to
gather, and an opportunity to introduce their religion. It was proven effective as the natives
settled in from other places and were drawn near and far as they are lured into the unusual
attractions.

Religious Festivals
HIGANTES FESTIVAL
The Feast of San Clemente popularly known as
the Higantes Festival in Angono, Rizal is
characterized by its grand procession featuring
the higantes or the 10-foot papier-mache
puppets made by the locals. It is an annual event
that shows the artistic expression, as well as the
creative recycling of the people from Angono,
due to the fact that a higante is made using only
old newspaper, rattan poles, and some wheat
paste.

Cebu is labeled as the Historic City in the Central

Philippines because of its historical landmarks
and traditions. It is also the home of one of the
grandest festivals in the country called the
SINULOG FESTIVAL, and it celebrates the
coming of Christianity during the Spanish Period.
It also honors the Santo Niño which is the Holy
Child Jesus. It happens every year in the month
of January.
THE FEAST OF THE BLACK NAZARENE
Celebrated every year on January 9. It is usually
the largest festival of the year in the Luzon area
because of the thousands of devotees who come
to the district of Quiapo to participate in the
procession in transferring the Black Nazarene
from Intramuros to Quiapo Church.

FLORES DE MAYO is a celebration in the

Philippines in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary
and is said to have originated in the mid-1800s
when the Vatican proclaimed doctrines about the
Immaculate Conception. This festivity that is
sometimes called Flores de Maria means Flowers
of Mary or Flowers of May. During this
celebration, Filipinos cut flowers and put them in
a basket to be offered to the altar of the Virgin
Mary in churches.
An important highlight of this event, however, is
the SANTACRUZAN. It is an activity during
Flores de Mayo in honor of St. Helena, the
mother of Constantine the Great—the first
Christian emperor. St. Helena is believed by
Catholics to be the one who found the relics of
the Holy Cross after 300 years of Jesus Christ’s
death.

Non-Religious Festivals

The PANAGBENGA FESTIVAL in Baguio is

celebrated in the month of February every year.
It is one of the most popular festivals in the
country due to Baguio’s cool climate and as a
tourist destination. The term Panagbenga came
from a Kankanaey term which means the
season of blooming.
The Panagbenga is very famous for its grand
parade. Every float participating in the parade
are adorned with beautiful and fresh flowers
that leave the audience in awe. However, what
keeps the crowd mostly entertained are the
dancing of the performers parading along with
their floats.
 The KAAMULAN is celebrated every from
February to March by the province of Bukidnon
in Malaybalay City. It is an ethnic-cultural
festival that commemorates the culture and
traditions of the seven tribes of Bukidnon
namely, Bukidnon, Higaonon, Talaandig,
Manobo, Matigsalug, Tigwahanon, and
Umayamnon. The term Kaamulan originated
from the word Amul which means gather, and
this event serves as an avenue for the people
of Bukidnon to gather for the purpose of the
datuship ritual, wedding ceremony,
thanksgiving celebration, and a peace pact.

The KADAYAWAN FESTIVAL of Davao is

celebrated annually in August. Dubbed as the
King of Festivals, it is a thanksgiving festival
that celebrates the bountiful harvest of the
locals with no tribal borders. Davao prides itself
with its ethnicity and cultural background
through its cultural heritage.

Activity 1
 Choose one (1) festival.
 Design a costume/props for your chosen festival.
 Draw it on bond paper. Apply the elements and principles of art.
 You are given 15 minutes to finish the activity.

Process Questions:
1. What are the festivals and fiestas in the Philippines?
2. What are the costumes and props made during festivals in the Philippines?
3. What are the dance choreographies during festivals in the Philippines?
Values Integration
 Filipino traditions. Fiestas served as a thanksgiving of people to their patron saints for an
abundant life, good harvests and all the blessings received.
 Art symbolizes culture and tradition which are represented in the festival.
 Philippine festivals showcase Filipino traditions that are God-centered. Through recycling, we
will be able to show our concern for the environment. Participating and being proud of our
festivals show our nationalism.

Closure
 In the Philippines, we have two types of festivals celebrated throughout the year. The 1st
one is a religious festival and 2nd one is a non-religious or cultural festival.
 The art elements like Color, line, and texture are considered and their principles like balance
and repetition are used to come up with good designs.