PHILIPPINE
FESTIVALS
Lesson Background
LET’S
EXPLORE!
Nature of Festival Dances
Religious Festivals
Secular Festivals
Conclusion
NATURE OF FESTIVAL DANCES
LESSON OBJECTIVES
Cultural Understanding
Explore the origins and cultural heritage of Filipino Festivals.
Economic Impact
Understanding the impact of festivals can aid in the development strategies that maximize benefits for local businesses and communities.
Community Identity
Filipinos often celebrate local traditions and achievements, helping people to connect with their roots.
WHAT IS A FESTIVAL DANCE?
Festival dances are traditional cultural performances set to the rhythmic beats of percussion instruments, celebrated by a community sharing the same cultural heritage. These dances are typically held in honor of a Patron Saint or as a gesture of gratitude for a bountiful harvest.
Fiestas are vibrant cultural celebrations that reflect the rich and diverse heritage of the Philippines.
Festival in the Philippines are generally some of the most awaited events of the year.
The festival dances in a community help shape its culture by depicting the way people live. Each festival dance narrates a story through its unique movements, costumes, and implements that are specific to its place of origin.
WHAT’S THE PURPOSE?
to entertain and have fun
Filipino festivals serve various purposes such as:
to celebrate important occasions
to encourage people to explore the unique culture of the Philippines
DISTINGUISHING RELIGIOUS AND SECULAR FESTIVALS
These are done in honor of a religious icon or Saint
of a particular place.
Religious
These are honored during Thanksgiving or festivities to recognize people's hard work and abundant harvest.
Secular
FILIPINO RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS
Cebu City, Central Visayas
Third Sunday of January
SINULOG FESTIVAL
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Known as Sinug and Sulog
Iloilo City, Western Visayas
Fourth Sunday of January
DINAGYANG FESTIVAL
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Iloilo Ati-Atihan
Name | Place of Origin | Religious Figure Honored |
Higantes Festival | Angono, Rizal | Saint Clement |
Pintados de Passi | Pintados City, Iloilo | Sto. Nino |
Kinabayo Festival | Dapitan City | James the Great |
OTHER RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS
FILIPINO
SECULAR FESTIVALS
Guimaras, Western Visayas
Month of May
MANGGAHAN FESTIVAL
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Mango Festival
Baguio City, CAR
Start of February
PANAGBENGA FESTIVAL
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Baguio Flower Festival
Name | Place of Origin | Industry |
Bangus Festival | Dagupan, Pangasinan | Milkfish |
Binatbatan Festival | Vigan, Ilocus Sur | Weaving |
T’nalak | Koronadal, Cotabato | Colorful Abaca |
OTHER SECULAR FESTIVALS
CONCLUSION
LET’S RECAP
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MARAMING
SALAMAT!
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