(Urbiztondo, 2012)

PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
AND
HEALTH 12
Prepared by:
Ms. Arnelette B. Tubay, LPT

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 San Pablo Colleges
Senior High School Department

I.DANCE
Lesson 6: F. FESTIVAL

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Learning Objectives
At the end of the lesson, you should be able to:
1. Discusses the nature of Festival;
2. Value the importance of Festival here in our country.

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OVERVIEW:
A festival is an event ordinarily celebrated by a community and centering on some characteristic
aspect of that community and its religion or cultures.

ENGAGEMENT

I have here a black and white picture; try to guess what our topic for this module is by
looking/observing the given image. Write you answer on the empty box given below.

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Kindly right you’re here:

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 EXPLORATION

WHAT IS FESTIVAL?

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 A festival constitutes typical cases of globalization, as well as the high culture-low

culture interrelationship.[1] Next to religion and folklore, a significant origin
is agricultural.
 Food is such a vital resource that many festivals are associated with harvest time.
Religious commemoration and thanksgiving for good harvests.
 Festivals often serve to fulfill specific communal purposes, especially in regard to
commemoration or thanking to the gods and goddesses.

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  Celebrations offer a sense of belonging for religious, social, or geographical groups,
contributing to group cohesiveness.
 They may also provide entertainment, which was particularly important to local
communities before the advent of mass-produced entertainment.
 Festivals that focus on cultural or ethnic topics also seek to inform community members
of their traditions; the involvement of elders sharing stories and experience provides a
means for unity among families.

PHILIPPINE FESTIVAL
 Philippine festivals are town fiestas celebrating moments in history that defined

Why do we celebrate Festival?

 Festivals are an expressive way to celebrate glorious heritage, culture and traditions.
 They are meant to rejoice special moments and emotions in our lives with our loved
ones.
 They play an important role to add structure to our social lives, and connect us with our
families and backgrounds.

What do our festivals teach us?

 Festivals help us to keep connection with our roots, culture, origin and preserve it.
 Festivals teach us forget enmity and embrace one another and create bond of love, an
environment of cultural harmony.

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MOST COLORFUL FESTIVAL IN THE PHILIPPINES

1. Ati-Atihan – Kalibo

https://12go.asia/en/philippines/festivals

Dubbed as the Mother of All Festival in the Philippines, Kalibo's Ati-Atihan is the
oldest festival in the country. It's a two-week merriment that culminates on the 3rd
Sunday of January.

Ati-Atihan means “to become like Aetas” or in modern terms an “Ati

Cosplay“.

Kalibo’s Ati-Atihan is the mother of all the big Sto. Niño festivals of Sinulog
in Cebu and Dinagyang in Iloilo. It’s the biggest fiesta that is “non-
commercialized” and stays true to its Filipino Fiesta vibe. It’s a “participative
fiesta” where you dance with the performers vs. a “spectator fiesta” where
you just watch in the sidelines. They say you have not experienced a Filipino
fiesta unless you’ve been to Ati-Atihan.

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2. Ati-Atihan Sinulog – Cebu City

https://12go.asia/en/philippines/festivals

On the same day, Cebu City also pays tribute to the to Santo Niño through their Ati-
Atihan Sinulog. What sets it apart is the way they dance to the beat of the drums – two
step forward and one step backward – a movement that's meant to simulate the water
current (sulog) of Pahina River.

Besides the religious parade and street parties, you can also enjoy trade fairs, musical
events, and art exhibitions

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3. Dinagyang – Iloilo City

https://12go.asia/en/philippines/festivals

Exactly a week later on the 4th Sunday of January, Iloilo City also holds the same
cultural and religious festivity in honour of the Child Jesus.

Dinagyang consists of a fluvial procession, colourful parades, and a competition

for the most intricate costume and impressive choreography.

There will be several stages around the city and you need to buy tickets to better
see the dramatic showcase.

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4. Masskara – Bacolod

https://12go.asia/en/philippines/festivals

Another renowned Visayas festival is Bacolod's Masskara, a 20-day street party replete
with food, drinks, dances, and a bevy of wild contests like chasing after a pig and downing
coconut milk.

Held on the weekend closest to October 19, it was conceptualized to show the local's
resiliency despite a hard life.

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5. Kadayawan Festival – Davao City

https://12go.asia/en/philippines/festivals

Mindanao also has their own share of lavish fiestas led by Davao City's Kadayawan
Festival held annually every 3rd week of August.

This time it's primarily to give thanks for a plentiful harvest so the streets are decorated
with freshly picked fruits and vegetables.

During the celebration, colourful floats laden with fresh produce and flowers are paraded
down the street.

Besides the usual street dances, the city hosts horse fights, beauty pageants, and boat
races.

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6. Moriones Festival – Marinduque

https://12go.asia/en/philippines/festivals

During Holy Week each year, a biblical re-enactment is seen on the roads of Marinduque
when villagers don their interpretation of a Roman soldiers' helmet, dress, and armour.

Performed as a form of penitence, Moriones Festival is meant to portray the search for
Longinus, the Roman soldier who pierced Jesus' side with a lance during the Crucifixion.
Christian or not, this religious pageantry is interesting to say the least.

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7. Pintados Festival – Tacloban

https://12go.asia/en/philippines/festivals

If you're into tattoos and body arts then you might flip over the yearly celebration of
Pintados festival in Tacloban when locals dance around the streets with inked bodies to
symbolize the brave warriors of the past.

Portraying the natives’ practice of idolatry along with their penchant for music and
dance, this June 29th festival provides a glimpse of how the native people lived prior to
the Spaniard's arrival.

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8. Panagbenga, Baguio Flower Festival

https://12go.asia/en/philippines/festivals

The mainland Luzon is not one to take the backseat in terms of festivals too.

Every year during the month of February, thousands of tourists both domestic and
foreign go up to the Summer Capital of the Philippines to witness the city bloom, literally.
Panagbenga or Baguio Flower Festival commemorates the rise of the city after the tragic
disaster when the earthquake hit it in 1990.

During the feast, Burnham Park and Session Road is awash with flamboyant floats
decorated entirely with flowers, it's a breath taking spectacle really.

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9. Higantes Festival – Angono, Rizal

https://12go.asia/en/philippines/festivals

Every 23rd of November, head over to Angono, Rizal to be part of its larger than life
celebration - the Higantes Festival.

In celebration of the Feast of San Clemente, people open their homes and dining table to
visitors. It's also quite a sight to see papier-mâché giants sashaying down the street,
some measuring as tall as 12 ft.

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10. Pahiyas Festival – Lucban, Quezon

https://12go.asia/en/philippines/festivals

The town of Lucban, Quezon also buzzes with excitement each year on May 15 as they
hold the Pahiyas Festival to thank the patron saint of farmers, San Isidro de Labrador, for
a plentiful harvest.

Each house is creatively adorned with fruits, vegetables, and the brilliantly coloured rice
paper called "kiping". Brace yourself for an all-out food extravaganza and a thrilling
parade of locals in colourful costumes, papier-mâché giants, carabaos, and lavishly
designed floats.

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11. Obando Fertility Rites – Obando, Bulacan

https://12go.asia/en/philippines/festivals

We'll wrap this list with a special kind of festival – the Obando Fertility Rites

Held for 3 days from May 17 to 19.

On these days in Obando, Bulacan, devotees do the fertility street dance

To beseech the three saints, San Pascua, Nuestra Señora de Salambáo, and Santa Clara
for good fortune, a spouse, or most especially, a child.

This list barely even scratches the surface but is a good start for a more in-depth
experience of Philippine Culture and Tradition.

“END OF FESTIVAL”

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 EXPLANATION
Lesson 6: F. FESTIVAL
Full Name: Date:

Strand & Section: Score:

TELL TO ME THE DIFFERENCE OF THE FOLLOWING FESTIVAL TO EACH OTHER. BASED ON YOUR
OWN UNDERSTANDING. WRITE YOUR ASNWER ON THE TABLE GIVEV BELOW. (5PTS. EACH)

DINAGYANG FESTIVAL ATI-ATIHAN SINULOG FESTIVAL CEBU CITY

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KADAYAWAN FESTIVAL PINTADOS FESTIVAL

PAHIYAS FESTIVAL HIGANTES FESTIVAL

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 MASSKARA FESTIVAL MORIONES FESTIVAL

PANAGBENGA, BAGUIO FLOWER FESTIVAL OBANDO FERTILITY RITES

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 EXTENSION
Lesson 6: F. FESTIVAL
Full Name: Date:

Strand & Section: Score:

If you will be given a chance to be part of the celebration of the 11 Most Colorful Festival here in
the Philippines, what will be your choice? You will rank the 11 Most Colorful Festivals on your
own choice. At the left side put the name and picture of your chosen festival, at right side write
your explanation.

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 EVALUATION
Lesson 6: F. FESTIVAL
Full Name: Date:

Strand & Section: Score:

I. MATCHING TYPE

Match the following dance forms that are being described from Column A to Column B. Write
only the letter of the correct answer on the space provided before each number. (1pt. Each)
COLUMN A

________1. Held on the weekend closest to October 19, it was conceptualized to show the
local's resiliency despite a hard life. Hence, participants wear papier-mâché or clay masks
depicting a huge smile.

________2. This time it's primarily to give thanks for a plentiful harvest so the streets are
decorated with freshly picked fruits and vegetables.

________3. Portraying the natives’ practice of idolatry along with their penchant for music and
dance, this June 29th festival provides a glimpse of how the native people lived prior to the
Spaniard's arrival.

________4. In celebration of the Feast of San Clemente, people open their homes and dining
table to visitors.

________5. This list barely even scratches the surface but is a good start for a more in-depth
experience of Philippine Culture and Tradition.

________6. Brace yourself for an all out food extravaganza and a thrilling parade of locals in
colourful costumes, papier-mâché giants, carabaos, and lavishly designed floats.

________7. During the feast, Burnham Park and Session Road is awash with flamboyant floats
decorated entirely with flowers, it's a breathtaking spectacle really.

________8. When locals dance around the streets with inked bodies to symbolize the brave
warriors of the past.

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________9. During Holy Week each year, a biblical re-enactment is seen on the roads of
Marinduque when villagers don their interpretation of a Roman soldiers' helmet, dress, and
armour.

________10. This time it's primarily to give thanks for a plentiful harvest so the streets are
decorated with freshly picked fruits and vegetables.

________11. A 20-day street party replete with food, drinks, dances, and a bevy of wild contests
like chasing after a pig and downing coconut milk.

________12. Exactly a week later on the 4th Sunday of January, Iloilo City also holds the same
cultural and religious festivity in honour of the Child Jesus.

________13. It's a two-week merriment that culminates on the 3rd Sunday of January.

________14. What sets it apart is the way they dance to the beat of the drums – two step
forward and one step backward – a movement that's meant to simulate the water current
(sulog) of Pahina River.

________15. During the celebration, people dressed in costumes made of indigenous materials
gather in the street and dance to the beat of the drums.

________16. Is meant to portray the search for Longinus, the Roman soldier who pierced Jesus'
side with a lance during the Crucifixion.

________17. The mainland Luzon is not one to take the backseat in terms of festivals too. Every
year during the month of February, thousands of tourists both domestic and foreign go up to the
Summer Capital of the Philippines to witness the city bloom, literally.

________18. It's also quite a sight to see papier-mâché giants sashaying down the street, some
measuring as tall as 12 ft.

________19. Each house is creatively adorned with fruits, vegetables, and the brilliantly coloured
rice paper called "kiping".

_______20. Held for 3 days from May 17 to 19.

TAKE NOTE: REPETITION OF ANSWER IS POSSIBLE 

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 COLUMN B

A. OBANDO FERTILITY RITES

B. HIGANTES FESTIVAL

C. PAHIYAS FESTIVAL

D. MORIONES FESTIVAL

E. PANAGBENGA OR BAGUIO FLOWER FESTIVAL

F. ATI ATIHAN KALIBO

G. DINAGYANG FESTIVAL

H. KADAYAWAN FESTIVAL

I. PINTADOS FESTIVAL

J. ATI ATIHAN SINULOG

K. MASKKARA FESTIVAL

II. ESSAY
Kindly discuss your answer briefly. (5pts Each)
1. What is Festival?
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 2. Can festival give advantage to our Country? Especially in Tourism Platform? Yes or No,
explain your answer.
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3. Are you agreeing that Festival’s is part of our Culture as a Filipino? Explain your answer.
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 4. What is the importance of Festival?
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“END OF MOFULE 6”

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