Opening Prayer We praise you Lord, and we thank you for the opportunity to study and prepare for a good life in the future. Bless our parents who work hard to support us. Bless our teachers who inspire and guide us. Bless our classmates, and all the people who care for us. Bless us, help us to be more attentive, patient and diligent to understand the lessons that our teachers teach us. This we pray in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Activity: Matching Type
Goals… The students will … Identify the festivals and theatrical forms celebrated all over the country throughout the year. Discuss the elements and principles of arts as seen in Philippine Festivals. Explain what makes each of the Philippine festivals unique through a visual presentation.
Theater Theatre or theater is a collaborative form of performing art that uses live performers, usually actors or actresses , to present the experience of a real or imagined event before a live audience in a specific place, often a stage. A theater, theatre or playhouse, is a structure where theatrical works, performing arts and musical concerts are presented. The theater building serves to define the performance and audience spaces.
Festivals in the Philippines Festivals are delightful events for the Filipinos. We are surrounded with festivities and celebrations. Express our thanksgiving to the gods. We celebrate almost every aspect of our lives - from birthdays to death celebrations.
2 Types of Festivals Religious Festival - Religious festivals are festivals that are relating to or manifesting faithful devotion to God. Secular/ Non-religious - These festivals focus on the cultural heritage & aspects of our country and are celebrated with enthusiasm and passion. denoting attitudes, activities, or other things that have no religious or spiritual basis.
Religious Festivals
Pahiyas Festival 15th of May Lucban, Philippines Honors San Isidro Labrador Thanksgiving for a rich and bountiful harvest "KIPING" = time consuming & tedious work. Materials: Banana ( saba ), Talisay(umbrella tree), Kakao(cocoa)
Obando Fertility Rite a dance ritual and catholic festival celebrated every May Obando, Bulacan Obando's 3 main patron saints: San Pascual, Santa Clara, Our lady of Salambao this fertility dance is both a festival and a prayful appeal Costume: ladies wear Filipinia , Kimona't Saya
Moriones Festival celebrated during holy week Marinduque, Philippines 3 towns: Boac , Gasan, & Mogpog Moriones = Costume - worn everyday Characterized by colorful and realistic roman costumes, vividly painted masks and brightly colored tunics. Depicts the story of St. Longinus.
Ati-atihan Festival 3rd week of January Kalibo, Aklan Honors Sto . Niño Portrays Aetas Covering their body w/ soot & paints their faces black and other colors Costume=Diff. colored costumes designed with walis tambo, reeds, indigenous materials (ex. Rattan)
Sinulog Festival 3rd Sunday of January Cebu City Honors Sto . Niño Costume=Brightly colored costumes made out of the most ornate materials Accessories
Dinagyang Festival *Rich heritage, *colorful history, *passionate denotion , and *fun loving spirit. 4th weekend of January Ilo-ilo City Honors Sto . Niño Colorful costumes and headdresses are made to present this celebration full of joy " Dagyang " means "to make happy"
Flores De Mayo "Flowers in May" most popular and biggest celebration during May Offer flowers to the Virgin Mary in catholic churches Santacruzan to honor "Elena of Constantinople" and her son "Constantine the Great" Queen‟s legendary quest for Jesus' cross in Jerusalem. They hold pageants for the best well-dressed character
Non – Religious/Secular Festivals
Panagbenga Festival Month of February Baguio City Parade of Floats Costumes= Flower-related, butterflies, bees, pots, water canisters, etc..
Kaamulan Festival Celebrates the customs and traditions of the seven tribal groups that originally inhabited Bukidnon region: Matigsalug , Tigwahanun , Higaunu , Umayamnun , Manobo, Bukidnon, & Talaandig . Telling legendaries , reliving ancient rituals, playin ' & listenin ' to ethnic music, doing traditional dances. Colorful Floats and costumes with vibrancy and eclectic designs.
Masskara Festival 3rd weekend of October Tacloban City "City of Smiles" Smiling Faces even when faced with challenges. Costumes=diff. colorful fabrics and patterns, woven together to create ingenious pieces of inticrate designs, embellished with sequins and textures feathers, multicolored beads and etc...
Kadayawan Festival Derived from the word " Mandayaw " w/c means good, valuable, superior Celebrated every year of August, Davao City. Festival of *thanksgiving for the gifts of nature, *the wealth of culture, *the bounties of harvest and *serenity of living. Displays various farming implements: fruits, flowers, vegetables, rice, corn grains as tribute to the gods. diff. dances, floats, tribal costumes and jewelries Interface 3 aspects: Tribal, Industrial & Arts, and Entertainment.
Questions… What lessons can you gain in learning the different traditional and cultural arts of the Philippines? If you were given the chance to decide the theme of the Fiesta and what to celebrate, what tradition or product would you like to feature? How can celebrating fiestas preserve our tradition and culture? What differences or similarities do you see in the different regions in the Philippines in how they celebrate fiestas?
3 Best Art piece per Level
Psalm 50:28 “Whoever offers praise glorifies me: and to him that orders his conversation aright will I show the salvation of God.”
Closing Prayer Dear Father and all-powerful Lord, Thank you for supporting our school and everyone who works and studies there. We are extremely grateful for what we have learned today. Be with us as we make our way home. Please keep us safe and keep an eye on all of our families and friends. We pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.