Module 1:arts and Crafts of Luzon (Highlands and Lowlands) : Name: - Section
Module 1:arts and Crafts of Luzon (Highlands and Lowlands) : Name: - Section
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Bulacan
Bulacan is known for its artistically made bamboo arches or singkaban during fiesta and other
special occasions. Bamboo chairs, tables and cabinets are also the sources of livelihood of artistic
people of Bulacan. Weaving buntal hat is another skill of the people specially the women of Bulacan.
Bamboo Arches in
Bulacan
Buntal weaving
Bocaue, Bulacan is known in manufacturing firecrackers of different kinds.
Pampanga
Pampanga is known for the beautiful giant lanterns that you see during Christmas season. San
Fernando, Pampanga is known for these lanterns.
Pampanga is also known for sculpture and woodcarving. Betis is a town in Pampanga. Its name
is actually synonymous to sculpture and woodcarving. Betis, Pampanga is now a lucrative center for
woodcarving.
Zambales
It is in Zambales where you can see mount Pinatubo and also the Aetas. These natives create
folk arts out of the local materials found in the mountain such as bamboos and rattan. They make
bamboo flutes, baskets, and other products out of bamboos and rattan.
Nueva Ecija
Nueva Ecija is known for the different products that they produce such as rice, onions, garlic
and others vegetables. Each year, they have a festival to thank God for their bountiful harvest. They
call this Tanduyong Festival. Weaving at from buri is also a source of livelihood of the women from
Nueva Ecija.
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2.What do you noticed about the folk arts of the people of Central Luzon?
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Pampanga is known for their colorful and giant lantern. Draw/ Design your own lantern.