4th Qtr - Arts 8 - Festivals and Theatrical Forms of Asia.pptx

4th Qtr - Arts 8 - Festivals and Theatrical Forms of Asia.pptx

1. Festivals and Theatrical Forms of Asia Arts 8 – 4 th Quarter

2. Objectives Identify selected festivals and theatrical forms celebrated all over the Asian region. (ABEL-IVa-1) Describe how the community participates in and contributes to these occurrences. (A8EL-IVb-2) Discuss the elements and principles of arts as seen in Philippine festivals. (A8PR-IVg-6) Identifies the elements and principles of arts as manifested in Asian festivals and theatrical forms. (A8PL-IVc-1) 2

3. Introductory Activity

4. Activity 2 : Answer in a ½ crosswise paper. 4

5. 5 Asian Festival and Theatrical Forms

6. Introduction Asian festivals celebrate different religions and traditions that will give you insights into their rich cultures and identities. These festivals celebrated across Asia will guarantee you a rich learning experience. 6

7. 7 China

8. Spring Festival The Spring Festival is the beginning of the Chinese Lunar New Year. It is one of the most important festivals in China is the time for a family gathering, visiting relatives and friends. People eat jiaozi or dumplings shaped like a crescent moon on that special day. Dragon Dance and Lion Dance are traditionally performed during spring festivals. 8

9. Dragon Boat Festival It is an old tradition in China usually celebrated in June. The festival now occurs on the 5 th day of the 5th month of the traditional Chinese calendar, which is the source of the festival's alternative name, the Double Fifth Festival. 9

10. 10 Peking Opera Four Major Roles

11. 11 Indonesia

12. Bali Dance Festival An ancient dance tradition that is part of the religious and artistic expression among the Balinese people of Bali island, Indonesia. Balinese dance is dynamic, angular, and intensely expressive. 12

13. Wayang Kulit Wayang Kulit is a traditional form of a puppet-shadow play originally found in the cultures of Java, Bali, and Lombok in Indonesia. It features stories from literary classics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata. 13

14. 14 Japan

15. Sapporo Snow Festival Sapporo or Yuki-matsuri is a festival held annually in Sapporo, Japan, over seven days in February. Odori Park, Susukino , and Tsudome are the main sites of the festival. Japanese and artists gather to create ice sculptures and giant snow statues often depict Japanese cartoons or famous buildings around the world. 15

16. Kodo Taiko Drum Festival Kodo Taiko is a Japanese drumming festival. Kodo is a professional taiko drumming troupe based in Sado , Island, Japan. Their name “ Kodo ” conveys two meanings, “Heartbeat” the primal source of all rhythms, and “Children of the drum” a reflection of Kodos desire to play their drums simply, with the heart of a child. Taiko is a drum group that refers to any type of drum in Japan. The Taiko drummer is called “ Uchite ”. 16

17. Kabuki Theater Kabuki means “act of dissolutely” a form of traditional Japanese drama with highly stylized song, mime, and dance, now performed only by male actors. ‘Ka’ for song, ‘ bu ’ for dance, and ‘ki’ for art/skills. The basic purposes of Kabuki are to entertain and to allow the actors to demonstrate their skills. It also maintains the historical tradition and preserves Kabuki as a theatrical form. 17

18. 18 Thailand

19. Yi Peng Light Festival Yi Peng, which is more commonly called ‘Sky Lantern Festival’ highlights the release of many sky lanterns in the air. These lanterns are made of rice paper, with a candle at the base that generates hot air, allowing the lantern to float in the sky. 19

20. Yi Peng Light Festival This festival originated in the Lanna kingdom during the 1900s and symbolizes releasing one’s misfortunes. It is also influenced by the Buddhist belief that releasing a lantern grants you one wish, for as long as this is followed by good deeds throughout the year. 20

21. Loy Krathong Light Festival Loy Krathong or commonly referred to as “the festival of light” also involves releasing a lighted vessel. However, unlike Yi Peng, Loy Krathong sets small containers or “ loy ” adorned with lighted candles floating on rivers, lakes and waterways. 21

22. Loy Krathong Light Festival This practice is founded on ancient traditions as far back as 800 years in the Sukhothai kingdom. The Sukhothai king Ram Kampaeng was a devout Buddhist who believed in paying homage and expressing their gratitude for blessings received to the water goddess, Phra Mae Khong Ka, and the Buddha at the end of the Thai lunar year. 22

23. Nang Yai Nang Yai is a form of large shadow puppet play found in Thailand. Puppets are made of painted buffalo hide, while the story is narrated by songs, chants, and music. Nang means ‘leather’ (‘leather puppet’ in this case), and in common usage refers to a dance-drama shadow puppet show. 23

24. 24 Philippines

25. Philippine Festivals 25 Filipinos are known for big celebrations at the time of the feast day of their patronized saints. In many Filipinos, fiestas are one way of giving thanks for a good harvest and bountiful blessings. Each province has its festival that they are very proud of. The community enjoys many activities such as fairs, beauty pageants, grand parades, procession, masses, and novenas.

26. Ati-atihan Festival The Ati-atihan Festival is a Philippine festival held annually in January in honor of the Santo Niño (Holy Child or Infant Jesus) in several towns of the province of Aklan, Panay Island. The biggest celebration is held on the third Sunday of January in the town of Kalibo, the province’s capital. 26

27. Sinulog The Sinulog-Santo Niño Festival is an annual cultural and religious festival held on the third Sunday of January in Cebu City and is the center of the Santo Niño Catholic celebrations in the Philippines. 27

28. Panagbenga Festival Panagbenga is an annual flower festival celebrated every February which takes place in Baguio City, Philippines. The term ‘Panagbenga’ comes from a Kankanaey term meaning “season of blooming”. 28

29. Moriones Festival It is celebrated every March or April during Holy Week in Marinduque. During this festival, people dress like one of the characters from the bible or as Romans. They wear masks and helmets called ‘ Moriones ’. This is a re-enactment of how Jesus suffered and was crucified according to Christian dogma. 29

30. Masskara Festival Negros Island’s Masskara Festival is held in October, a carnival parade in which the people are wearing colorful and smiling masks. Bacolod City is known for sugar cane production and people, as they say, will have a smile on their face upon eating the cane that is why they are called ‘The City of Smiles’. 30

31. Philippine Theater 31 Philippines had many types of theater. It is rich in performing arts tradition – from folk legends passed down through generations to intellectual debates as performance art; from pagan practices to the deeply religious celebrations influenced by years of colonization, here’s a look back through the colorful history and evolution of theater in the Philippines.

32. Bodabil This form of theater was an American import in the pre-war era but became uniquely Filipino with the indigenization of the name. Like its American counterpart, bodabil featured a variety of musical numbers, comedic and dramatic skits, and song and dance numbers. 32

33. Epic Poetry 33 Epic poetry is considered the highest point of Filipino folk literature and dates back to the pre-colonial period. These epics, usually of romance or adventure, are commonly presented during festivals and gatherings such as weddings, baptisms, and wakes. Singers have been known to perform for hours at a time. One of the most famous epic poems is Biag ni Lam-ang, the national epic of the Ilocano people, and notable for being the first folk epic to be recorded in written form after being passed on from generation to generation.

34. Duplo The Duplo is a poetic debate presented through song and dance, which originated from indigenous courtship customs. It started to be called the ‘ balagtasan ’ where it evolved into a more formal debate on issues. 34

35. Moro- moro One of the most popular types of theater in the Philippines was the Moros y Cristianos. Commonly called Moro- moro , it is a street drama that usually lasted for several days, and presented both secular themes like love and vengeance, and the Spanish-influenced religious theme of the conflict between Christians and Moslems. 35

36. Senakulo A dramatic presentation depicting the life, sufferings, and death of Jesus Christ is usually celebrated during the Lenten season. The passion play has been doing several decades by the catholic devotees in the Philippines. 36

37. Sarsuwela The sarsuwela is a type of melodrama, usually written in prose containing from one to five acts, that uses alternately spoken and sung words. It depicts romantic love among Filipino characters, and often incorporating contemporary social, political, economic, or cultural issues for relevance and interest. 37

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