Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION VII, CENTRAL VISAYAS
Division of Cebu Province

Quarter 4
ARTS 7
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET # 2

Religious and Non-Religious Festivals

MELC: identifies the festivals celebrated all over the country throughout the year; A7EL-Iva-1; and
discusses the elements and principles of arts as seen in Philippine Festivals. AEL-IVc-3

After doing series of activities, you can:

a. identify the selected Festival Dances in the Philippines;
b. create your own miniature festival costumes; and
c. display appreciation upon doing the activities.

I. Readings/ Discussion
RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS
Dubbed as the “Fiesta Island of the Pacific”, the Philippines is home to rich, colorful and lively festivals. From
Luzon to Visayas, down to the southern tip of Mindanao, Filipinos have various ways of celebrating life’s abundance
which are clear expressions of their religiosity and strong faith in their creator. Fiestas showcase Filipino ingenuity at
its finest.
The fiesta is part and bundle of the Filipino culture. Through good times and bad times, the fiesta must go on.
Each city and barrio has at least one local festival of its own, usually on the feast day of its patron saint, so that there
is always a fiesta going on somewhere in the country. But the most elaborate festival of all is Christmas, a season
celebrated with all the display and show that the fun-loving Filipino can handle.
Here, we will discuss the different kinds of festivals we have in the Philippines, how we celebrate them, how
they are formed by using different elements of art and culture and how they are brought to life.

RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS DESCRIPTION

- celebrated every 15th of May. An extravagant and colorful affair in the quiet
town of Lucban, held in honor of San Isidro Labrador and is the farmers’
Pahiyas Festival
thanksgiving for a rich and bountiful harvest.

- a dance ritual and Catholic festival celebrated every may in Obando, Bulacan.
The fertility dance is both a festival and prayerful appeal for devotees. Couples
Obando Fertility Rite who are childless can take this occasion to appeal for heavenly intercession and
dance to please the Virgin of Salambao.

- Colorful folk religious festival during holy week in the island of Marinduque. A
reenactment of the story of Saint Longinus. Morions wear their costumes for an
Moriones Festival
entire week. Morion means “mask” or “visor”.

- held annually in January in honor of the Santo Niño (Holy Child or Infant
Ati-atihan Festival Jesus) in several towns of the province of Aklan, Panay Island. The name
AtiAtihan means "to imitate Ati", the local name of the Aeta people.
- Religious festival held on the third Sunday of January in the City of Cebu to
honor the Santo Niño, to commemorate the Filipino rejection of their former
Sinulog Festival religious views and acceptance of Christianity. The petitioners often yell out “Pit
Senior!”.

-The Iloilo is a showcase of the rich heritage colorful history, passionate

devotion, and fun-loving spirit of the Ilonggo people. The festival traces its roots
Dinagyang Festival as a thanksgiving celebration in honor of Senyor Santo Niño, the child Jesus.
The root word, dagyang means “to make happy”.

NON-RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS

Just as we have religious festivals, we 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 enthusiasm and passion.
Tourists even celebrated with the locals, taking in the wondrous and artistic values of the costumes and props the
locals have been prepared to showcase.
 NON-RELIGIOUS DESCRIPTION
FESTIVALS
- Held in Baguio, the summer capital of the Philippines. Its English name is The
Blooming Flowers Festival which means “season of blooming”, is a month-long
Panagbenga Festival annual celebration of a tribute to the city’s beautifully grown flowers and is
celebrated in the month of February.

- From the combination of the English word “mass” and the Spanish word “kara”
which means face. Celebrated every third weekend of October. It dramatizes the
Masskara Festival 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.

- An ethnic festival that celebrates the customs and traditions of the seven tribal
groups that originally inhabited the Bukidnon Region, the Matigsalug, Tigwahanun,
Kaamulan Festival
Higaunu, Umayamnun, Manobo, Bukidnon and Talaandig.

- Celebrated in Davao City. 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
Kadayawan Festival
English. The city of Davao comes alive every year in August when the festival
begins, showcasing different dances, floats and tribal costumes and jewelry.

A. Exercise No.1 KNOW ME!

Direction: Classify the festivals listed in the first column. To classify, put a check mark (√) either under Religious or
Non-Religious column.
RELIGIOUS NON-RELIGIOUS
NAME OF FESTIVALS
FESTIVALS FESTIVALS
1. Ati-Atihan Festival
2. Dinagyang Festival
3. Kaamulan Festival
4. Kadayawan Festival
5. Masskara Festival
6. Moriones Festival
7. Obando Fertility Rite
8. Pahiyas Festival
9. Panagbenga Festival
10. Sinulog Festival

B. Exercise No. 2. MATCH AND MATCH!

Direction: Match each festival to where it is celebrated. Write the letter of the correct answer before each number.

COLUMN A COLUMN B
1. Ati-Atihan Festival A. Bacolod City
2. Dinagyang Festival B. Baguio
3. Kaamulan Festival C. Bukidnon Region
4. Kadayawan Festival D. Cebu City
5. Masskara Festival E. Davao City
6. Moriones Festival F. Iloilo
7. Obando Fertility Rite G. Kalibo, Aklan
8. Pahiyas Festival H. Lucban
9. Panagbenga Festival I. Marinduque
10. Sinulog Festival J. Negros Oriental
K. Obando , Bulacan

C. Exercise No. 3. MAKE YOUR OWN FESTIVAL COSTUME

Direction: Create your own miniature costume by tracing the figures of the paper dolls provided on the next page and
use different materials to create the necessary costume pieces. You may choose any Religious or Non-Religious
Festival you want to base your costumes on. Follow the procedures in making your miniature costume.
Procedures:
1. Choose a festival costume you want to create, including headpieces or other props that are necessary to complete
the attire.
2. By using the paper dolls provided (choose only one, male or female), trace or copy the figures to determine the size
of the costume needed You may add additional details like hairstyle and facial expressions on your doll.
3. Use different kinds of materials to create different textures; recycled materials are encouraged. (e.g. used Popsicle
sticks for props, broom hair for wigs or headdresses), do not limit yourself to just sketching and coloring the costumes.

Materials needed:
1. Figure of a paper doll (provided below)
2. Main or base part of your costume, you may use 1/8 illustration board for a tougher base.
3. References for your costume. (You are encouraged to create your own ideas).
4. Scissors
5. Paste, glue or tape.
6. Coloring materials such as color pens, paints, or crayons.
7. Other additional detail materials such as beads, sequins, and recycled materials.

Rubrics:
D. ASSESMENT
Direction: Read the questions carefully. Write the letter of the best answer BEFORE THE NUMBER.

____1. It is festival celebrated every 15th of May in the town of Lucban, held in honor of San Isidro
Labrador and is the farmers’ thanksgiving for a rich and bountiful harvest.
A. Obando Fertility Rite C. Pahiyas Festival
B. Moriones Festival D. Ati-Atihan Festival
____2. Colorful folk religious festival during holy week in the island of Marinduque. A reenactment of the
story of Saint Longinus. Morions wear their costumes for an entire week.
A. Obando Fertility Rite C. Pahiyas Festival
B. Moriones Festival D. Ati-Atihan Festival
____3. A festival from Kalibo, Aklan consists of a tribal dance parade with drum music, costumes, and
indigenous accessories to honor the Santo Niño or the Holy Child Jesus.
A. Obando Fertility Rite C. Pahiyas Festival
B. Moriones Festival D. Ati-Atihan Festival
____4. Religious festival held on the third Sunday of January in the City of Cebu to honor the Santo Niño.
A. Sinulog Festival C. Moriones Festival
B. Ati-Atihan Festival D. Pahiyas Festival
____5. A dance ritual and Catholic festival celebrated every may in Obando, Bulacan. The fertility dance is
both a festival and 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.
A. Obando Fertility Rite C. Pahiyas Festival
B. Moriones Festival D. Ati-Atihan Festival
____6. This festival is a showcase of the rich heritage colorful history, passionate devotion, and fun-loving
spirit of the Ilonggo people.
A. Pahiyas Festival C. Dinagyang Festival
B. Moriones Festival D. Ati-Atihan Festival
____7. Celebrated every third weekend of October. 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.
A. Kaamulan Festival C. Panagbenga Festival
B. Masskara Festival D. Kadayawan Festival
____8. Held in Baguio, the summer capital of the Philippines, is a month long annual celebration of a tribute
to the city’s beautifully grown flowers and is celebrated in the month of February.
A. Kaamulan Festival C. Panagbenga Festival
B. Masskara Festival D. Kadayawan Festival
____9. Celebrated in Davao City every year in August, a festival of thanksgiving for the gifts of nature, the
wealth of culture and the bounties of harvest.
A. Kaamulan Festival C. Panagbenga Festival
B. Masskara Festival D. Kadayawan Festival
____10. An 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.
A. Kaamulan Festival C. Panagbenga Festival
B. Masskara Festival D. Kadayawan Festival

Prepared by:

Mapeh 7 Teachers
Name: ______________________________________________ Section: _______________________ Date: ______

ANSWER SHEET IN HEALTH QUARTER 4

A. Exercise No.1 KNOW ME!

RELIGIOUS NON-RELIGIOUS
NAME OF FESTIVALS
FESTIVALS FESTIVALS
1. Ati-Atihan Festival
2. Dinagyang Festival
3. Kaamulan Festival
4. Kadayawan Festival
5. Masskara Festival
6. Moriones Festival
7. Obando Fertility Rite
8. Pahiyas Festival
9. Panagbenga Festival
10. Sinulog Festival

B. Exercise No. 2. MATCH AND MATCH!.

COLUMN A COLUMN B
______1. Ati-Atihan Festival A. Bacolod City
______2. Dinagyang Festival B. Baguio
______3. Kaamulan Festival C. Bukidnon Region
______4. Kadayawan Festival D. Cebu City
______5. Masskara Festival E. Davao City
______6. Moriones Festival F. Iloilo
______7. Obando Fertility Rite G. Kalibo, Aklan
______8. Pahiyas Festival H. Lucban
______9. Panagbenga Festival I. Marinduque
______10. Sinulog Festival J. Negros Oriental
K. Obando , Bulacan

D. ASSESMENT

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