Region 4a CALABARZON (1).pptx

Philippine Popular Culture

1. REGION 4A CA LA BA R ZON : CULTURE PRESENTED BY: MARK NACPIL AND RHONALYN AGUAS

2. Objective: At the end of the discussion we will be able to: • Learn about CALABARZON and its rich history • Uncover the culture of the people from their food, language, religion, industries, historical sites, beliefs, and festivals; and • Discover how they value and preserve their unique culture and beliefs. Introduction: CALABARZON is formally known as “Southern Tagalog Mainland” and designated as Region IV-A. The region comprises five provinces: Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon. CALABARZON is the most populous region in the Philippines, having 14,414,774 inhabitants in 2015, and is also the country's second most densely populated after NCR. Prior to its creation as a region, CALABARZON, together with MIMAROPA, formed the historical region known as Southern Tagalog, until they were separated in 2002 by virtue of Executive Order No. 103. CALABARZON plays a huge part in our history, some historical events and notable people are associated in this region. Their rich culture ranging from food, industries, cultural heritage, beliefs, up to their festivals which build their distinct characteristics.

3. Food and Beverages • They specializes in cooking seafood especially cavitenos , • They all like eating in banana leaves. The people of CALABARZON like to use coconuts on their dish. • They like hard drinks, from alcohol to coffee Famous Delicacies: Uraro Cookies Bulalo

4. Famous Delicacies: Pichi Pichi Buko Pie Pancit habhab or Pancit Lucban Lomi

5. Kapeng Barako Lambanog Language Because of this large majority of Tagalog natives, the majority of people living in CALABARZON also speak the Tagalog language. Filipino, being a version of Tagalog, is also predominant in the region. English is also commonly spoken throughout CALABARZON and is the language of business and education.

6. Religion Majority of the religion in the region is composed of Roman Catholic. But since the region is populated and really diverse, people in the region became members of different religions such as, Born Again Christians, Iglesia Ni Cristo, Baptist, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Churh of Christ of Latter Day Saints, Methodists, and Muslims. Cultural heritage Apoliario Mabini Shrine Aguinaldo Shrine

7. Bonifacio Trial House Rizal shrine Gumaca Church

8. Industries It is known as the industrial powerhouse of the Philippines CALABARZON has a big supply base of semi-processed industrial raw materials and industrial components coming from its 31 world-class industrial estates and economic zones (ecozones). Production lands in the region are intended for agriculture, especially crops like coffee, and coconuts, fishery. They are also famous for handicrafts like wood carving, butterfly knife ( balisong ), Papier- mache , and embroidery. Other best products that are produed in CALABARZON are bags, baskets, slippers, hats, shawls, storages, wine bags, and food like tablea , muscovado, coffee, honey vinegar, ginger tea, cashew nuts

9. In Rizal, they have a dance called “ Panganga ” Rain at the day of the marriage is a sign of luck In wedding, your principal sponsors ( ninong / ninang ) must not be from a broken marriage. Beliefs Marriage They put a veil on the bride that connects to the groom. The groom gives unity coin or “ Arrahe ” to the bride. They practice “ Pamamanhikan ”

10. Death and Burial Infants whether family member or not are passed above the coffin before the burial. They place their dead relatives in a hollow tree. Do not scratch your head when someone is dead in order not to get lice “ kuto ” You need to break the necklace worn by the dead person so that no one in the family will follow him/her. Pregnancy A pregnant woman should avoid being tripped to avoid her baby from getting cleft palate Avoid standing in front of the door for normal delivery. The clothing that is used when the baby was born must be kept because it brings luck for the family. Avoid eating eggplant in order for the child not to get dark skin color. And avoid eating velvet apples in order for the baby not to be hairy .

11. Anting-anting Cavitenos believes in the power of the “anting-anting”, they believes that the “ anting – anting” can protect you in any harm/disaster. Festivals Lechon Festival, Balayan - Lechon Festival is held every June 24 in honor of St. John the Baptist. The locals celebrate it through street dancing, Parada ng Lechon (lechon parade) where the main star of the event is not represented by actual people—although dressed up like one, and the most exciting part, basaan (water dousing).

12. • Higantes Festival, Angono - The Higantes Festival is a local festival held annually In Angono , Rizal, Philippines, where hundreds of giant papier-mâché puppets are paraded, representing the common people's mockery of the bad hacienda (land) owners of the past during Spanish colonial rule Walistik Festival, Lipa City - The Walistik Festival is celebrated by Lipenos with the use of walis (Broom) in their costumes and props for dancing. Walistik or walastek is slang for being incredibly cool, Walistik Festival was put up to challenge the creativity of Lipenos .

13. Tahong Festival, Bacoor - Tahong festival is celebrated yearly every September 29. Part of this celebration is preparing cuisines with tahong as main ingredient for an exhibit at the town plaza. There are also culinary contests and beauty contest. The celebration also tends to inform people about the culture of tahong by conducting seminars. Pahiyas Festival, Lucban - The Pahiyas Festival is celebrated to give thanks to the patron saint of farmers, San Isidro Labrador for their bountiful harvest. During this occasion every May 15, the houses transform into colorful abodes using their harvests and the popular kipings .

14. REFRENCES: Dominado , J. (2016 July 26). Region 4a:Culture. https://prezi.com/rllbzzuwycmk/region-4a-culture/ Blogspot(2011 July 28).Region 4a: CALABARZON. https://philippinesthebeautywithin.blogspot.com/2011/07/region-4a-calabarzon.html?m=1 Conclusion: The southern tagalong region is a region that has much to offer, from their rich history, tasty foods, extraordinary beliefs, up to their uplifting festivals. The people of the region despite the modernization and cultural diversity still practice and try to preserve these traditions and beliefs. Even though most of us share similar beliefs when in term in religion , individuals from Region 4A have a significant influence on it, and most of their traditions and beliefs are based on their religion beliefs. Region 4A has a lot to offer in terms of culture, especially in terms of history.

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