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Arts
Quarter 4 – Module 6:
Festivals and
Theatrical Forms
“Pista ng Pilipinas,
Halina’t Makisaya”

CO_Q4_Arts 7_ Module 6
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Quarter 4 – Module 6: Festivals and Theatrical Forms
“Pista ng Pilipinas, Halina’t Makisaya”
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Arts
Quarter 4 – Module 6:
Festivals and Theatrical Forms
“Pista ng Pilipinas,
Halina’t Makisaya”
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
The 6th module in Arts 7 (Quarter 4) contains the relevant discussions on the
selected festivals of the three island groups in the Philippines which deal with the
costumes and the props that were used. The module is patterned in the Bloom’s
Taxonomy of Instructional Design which integrates its Model of Learning in every part
of the module. The facilitators need to ensure that the objectives were met by looking
after the learners and guiding them in accomplishing the tasks and activities. The tasks
will help the learners to understand the inspirations of the costumes and props of the
highlighted place. The facilitator is free to ask support questions if needed.
Performance task is included in the last part of the module to practice the creativity of
the learners. Remind the learners to use separate sheets in answering the pre-test,
self-check exercises and posttest.
For the learner:
The 6th module in Arts 7 (Quarter 4) will help you understand the different props
and costumes that were used by the selected festivals in Luzon, Visayas and
Mindanao. The activities provided in the module are meant to help you unfold and
discover the important details that you need in order to maximize your learning of the
topic. Please accomplish all the exciting activities that were chosen to make your
learning more enjoyable.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you a n idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to check

what you already know about the lesson to take. If
you get all the answers correct (100%), you may
decide to skip this module.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be introduced to

you in various ways such as a story, a song, a
poem, a problem opener, an activity or a situation.

What is It This section provides a brief discussion of the

lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent practice

to solidify your understanding and skills of the
topic. You may check the answers to the exercises
using the Answer Key at the end of the module.

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 What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank
sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process what
you learned from the lesson.

This is a task which aims to evaluate your level of

Assessment
mastery in achieving the learning competency.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will help

you transfer your new knowledge or skill into real
life situations or concerns.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given to you

to enrich your knowledge or skill of the lesson
learned. This also tends retention o f learned
concepts.

Answer Key This c o n t a i n s answer s t o all activities in the

module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in developing this

module.
The following are some reminders in using this module:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the module.
Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Do not forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to
consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain deep
understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it.

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 Module 6

FESTIVALS AND THEATRICAL FORMS

“PISTA NG PILIPINAS, HALINA’T MAKISAYA”

Learning Competency
The learner:

1. designs the visual elements and components of the selected festival or

theatrical form through costumes, props, etc. A7PR-IV-d1

WHAT I NEED TO KNOW - OVERVIEW

How far are you getting along? I hope that you are well and good and ready to
embrace another challenging yet fun-learning today. After your previous tour from the
different festivals in the Philippines together with the modules that you have previously
read and answered, I am confident that your learning banks are almost full. I am happy
to share this new journey with you as I take you to the known festivals in the three
large island groups in the country.

Today, we will be having activities that will surely lead you to a deeper
perception and understanding of the Philippine culture. You may be far from those
places, but this module will lead you to see its beauty from the colors, outfits,
decorations, and the beautiful inspirations of those festivities that are rooted from our
traditions and religions. This module is especially designed to teach and direct you to
the places that have shown an immense contribution to our local artistry. Considering
that one among those that our country considers a pride and identity are the festivals
that showcase religious beliefs and region’s distinct culture. A handful of their vibrancy
and festivity to honor and to celebrate, these festivals are marked by their individual
signature.
Now, as you open this material, let me provide you enlightenment in the
inspirations of their wonderful celebrations that attest how creative Filipinos have
become.
At the end of this module, you shall be able to:

1. Recognize the local designs incorporated in the attires and props worn in
Pahiyas (Luzon), Dinagyang (Visayas) and Kadayawan (Mindanao) Festivals.
2. Create props by integrating the local colors and materials.

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 3. Appreciate by determining the proper incorporation of the visual elements in the
attires and props of selected festivals in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

Considering the concepts that you gained about the different principles of arts
as applied to the Philippine Festivals which were discussed in the previous module, let
us see how well you can recall those learnings. Leave your worries behind because this
activity will not be graded. Have fun!

Directions: Read and analyze each statement written in the matrix. If you agree with
the idea presented, put a (/) in the space labeled agree. However, if you feel differently,
mark the idea with (x) in the space labeled disagree. Afterwards, you are tasked to
attach your actual answer for that specific concept. You may opt to use a separate
sheet for your answers.

ACTIVITY 1.1
MATRIX TO RECALL

CONCEPT/ AGREE DISAGREE ACTUAL

STATEMENT ANSWERS
1 Balance is the governing
principle when talking
about the overall
distribution of visual
weight in a composition.

2 Harmony in arts cannot

be achieved when there
is only a visually
satisfying effect of
combining these similar
or related elements.
3 Sulog means river
current which reflects the
river’s push and pull.
4 Emphasis is quite a vital
principle of art since it
puts a specific design on
focus.
5 Variety breaks the
monotony and dullness
of an artwork and design
using different principles.

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 That was mind-blowing! Thank you for your eagerness to participate and answer.
With all the responses that you have written, I am confident that the previous module
has really contributed a lot to you.

Are you ready now? I hope you enjoy this material as you begin to unfold its
content. Enjoy exploring!

WHAT I KNOW

Directions: Read the following statements very carefully. Do and answer this task in your
activity notebook.

For items 1-10: Identify what is being asked in each statement. Write the correct
answers in the blank space provided before each number.
______________1. What celebrated part of the Pahiyas Festival honors the
significant role of carabaos in farming?
______________ 2. What chant marks the ending of the upbeat presentation of culture,
religion, and traditions in Dinagyang festival?
______________ 3. Among the three highlighted festivals in the 3 island groups in
the country, which is considered as the mother of all festivals in Mindanao?
______________ 4. What collective group of indigenous people in Davao serves
as one of the inspirations of Kadayawan?
______________ 5. Which among the highlights of Pahiyas Festival showcases the
talents of the different designers as they create pieces of beautiful dresses?
______________ 6. From what word did Kadayawan originate?
______________ 7. How is the basket filled with fruits such as pineapple, durian and
banana in the celebration of Kadayawan called in Davao?
______________ 8. Which festival is patterned from Ati-atihan?
______________ 9. In Pahiyas, how many years does it take for another house to
rejoin in the procession?
______________10. What component produced is emphasized in the celebration
of Pahiyas?

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For items 11-15: Choose the letter of the most proximate answer from among the
choices to the given items. You may opt to use a separate sheet in your activity
notebook for your answers.
11. Pahiyas is known as the festival which pays tribute to the bountiful harvest in the
province of Quezon. Which among the following statements does NOT support the
afore-mentioned fact?
A. The place is rich in agricultural harvest.
B. They have no other optional theme to celebrate
C. The people value their crops as one among the sources of their food and
income.
D. Its celebration is rooted from the importance of rice that has long provided
for its people.
12. Lumad, the collective group of indigenous people living in the city, is considered
one of the foundational inspirations of Kadayawan. What is seen in this fact about
Lumad?
A. These people are the ancestors of Davao.
B. They cannot get away from their tradition and beliefs.
C. The people pay respect to their cultural and historical pillar.
D. They have seen this practice as one that has existed a long time ago.
13. During the celebration of Pahiyas in Lucban, Quezon, the townsfolk do the
decorating to ensure that the kipings are well incorporated in the float and the designs
are fit to the taste of the people and the visitors. What can be inferred from this
practice?
A. This is innate to the people of Lucban.
B. They cannot do away from this old practice.
C. The townsfolks are meticulous in designing their
crafts.
D. They are being paid to accomplish the task with such finesse.
14. Dinagyang festival is dubbed as a patterned celebration from Aklan’s Ati-atihan.
Which among the following reasons does NOT support this fact?
A. Ilo-ilo is a part of Aklan.
B. The celebration highlights the use of upbeat music.
C. It pays tribute to Sto. Nino as the patron saint of the place.
D. The festival is marked with colorful blending of neon colors that attract most
the eyes of the audience.
15. It takes years before the same house can join in the procession of decorated
houses in Pahiyas celebration. What do you think is the reason in this scenario?
A. The houses are disqualified.
B. Only selected houses are allowed to join.
C. Only one chance is given per household.
D. All houses will be given the chance to participate.

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 WHAT’S NEW – LET’S GET STARTED

Directions: Below is an activity called “Word Hunt.” Your task is to copy the box
containing letters in your activity notebook. From these letters, encircle the items that
match those that are written in the word pool down below.

ACTIVITY 1.2 WORD HUNT

THE FESTIVAL IS HERE

I L O I L O I L O C O S T H E L A N D A
F E S T I V E W I N N E R S I B E K A C
V A A S T R A D I T I O N P R O P S T
I V A C N H G Y J K L L C L U E S A A N
B B A S K E T O F B O U N T Y I S H N O
R N O N E T I M E M A G A N T O Y I T N
A U C T I O N E Q S E G U N D P O Y A C
N I C O L O R F U L T A Y O P A G A N E
T O A M A P A N E T A L E N T Y O S E L
H A M P D A I L Z I N S I D E A F A C E
I A H A I S I D O R E S A N T S F A S B
H A O O N A A I N A N T I D E P I N E R
G A L I A A I N K L E T S E C O C T N A
B N L L G M A S K S W A N G E T E I A T
L K N Y Y A L O V E C U T E K A S O S I
D K A D A Y A W A N A N T O A E S N D O
A K D A N L O C K A T T H E L U C B A N
N L Y I G C E L E B R A T E A M U W V H
C I O L A K O C O S T U M E S O T O A E
E O M M A Y U B O D D A N C E A E R O A
S N Q N K A D A Y A M O G I D T S K E E
W R I T I N G M U S I C A N D T H E A T

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 WORD POOL

8. Pagan
1. Costume 9. Isidore
2. Props 10. Pahiyas
3. Colorful 11. Tradition
4. Kadayawan 12. Payas
5. Dinagyang 13. Davao
6. Kalas 14. Quezon
7. Lucban 15. IloIlo

Thank you for being cooperative! It seems that you are enjoying. Before you
proceed, try to look at the questions below and be prepared to have it answered. Are
you ready? For your answers, you may use a separate sheet in your activity notebook.

1. Have you found all the words? How many words have you encircled?
2. From the words that you have encircled, what could be its connection to our
lesson? How do you think this activity is related to our learning tasks for
today?

WHAT IS IT

That was enjoyable! Thank you for being with me in that part. As you continue
exploring this material and as you unfold the experience, I am sure that you are finding
it amazing to discover yourself more in your skills in unlocking the activities. You are
also excited to learn more and to add something more to your stack of knowledge.
Before that, take a moment to accomplish the activity. Good luck!

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 ACTIVITY 1.3
FOUR ITEMS AND A WORD

Directions: Decode and complete the following words being defined by the
given clues. Accomplish this task in your activity notebook.

PATRON COLORFUL UPBEAT

TRADITION CLOTH SLOW

PROPS HEAD DRESS MODERN

MUSIC MATERIALS FOLK

F_ _ _ _ _ _ L C_ _ _ _ _ _ S M___ C

DESIGN BELIEF

VIBRANT PRACTICES

NEON LOCAL

FLOWERS HERITAGE

P_ _ _ S T________S

This one is really interesting! It seems that you are ready to step up to another
level. Well, this module has provided you a lot of activities that will surely help you
understand the lesson.
You are familiar with festivals, aren’t you? Even in the place where you are
residing, there are some festivals that are existing. With a handful of what you know
about it, and a few of what you have seen in the previous activities, can you draw inside
the box your concept of the festivals in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao with special
regards to the props and costumes that people in those places use in celebrating their
festivals? Sounds interesting right? So, what are you waiting for? Accomplish the task
now!

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 ACTIVITY 1.4
THE BOX OF FESTIVALS

LUZON VISAYAS

MINDANAO

Thank you for your participation!

How did you find the activities above? Are the words easy to decode? How
about the next activity? What are the inputs that you recorded?

With all these learnings, I am pretty sure that you are more ready to delve into
the different concepts about the selected festivals in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
Enjoy as you discover what’s inside this learning module!
Gifted with the breath-taking views of the sea and the inspiring sceneries from
the high lands, the Philippines is a country known as the Pearl of the Orient. By simply
beholding its beauty, one cannot help but wonder, what more does this place offer?
Simply overwhelming, you are thinking where to go next as each place you come to visit
gives you a surreal feeling of excitement. The perfectly seated beauty of the orient
comprised mainly of three large island groups, has always been a place of religion,
culture, and artistry as evident in the magnificent churches, traditions and artistic local
creations of each of the provinces in the country.
.

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 No wonder, despite the diversity of people, we still come to recollect our
similarity as we are bound by our cultural beliefs, belongingness to one another and
our traditional method of expressions reflected in our festivals and theatrical forms.
In Luzon, one of the well celebrated festival is Pahiyas. Derived from the word
“payas” which means decoration or to decorate, this practice dates back to the 15 th
century when farmers used to offer their harvests at the foot of Mount Banahaw., As
time passed by, the farmers would bring their farm produce at the church in honor of
the town’s patron saint, St. Isidore, the Laborer. Until the time came that the parish
could not anymore accommodate the growing number of people offering their harvest
that they thought of displaying their harvests in front of their houses and the parish
priest would go around the community to bless it.
Until the late 1963, what was originally a pagan festival transformed into a
grand festival that many Filipinos know today. Each participating house would put their
agricultural harvest in front of their door steps and would also decorate it with
commercial products such as mats, bags, and abaniko. These decorations are adorned
by different colors as a symbol of gaiety and festivity.
As one of the three large island groups, Visayas is also gifted with the rich
heritage and colorful history. Their devotion and their spirit are seen on how they
decorate themselves on special occasions such as this. Notable among the many
celebrated festivals in their region is the Dinagyang. Hailed and celebrated on January,
the festival highlights the procession, religious ceremony and Ati tribe’s dance
competition. This festival traces its origin as a thanksgiving celebration in honor of
Senyor Santo Niño, the Child Jesus. This celebration is today renowned as one of the
most spectacular cultural and religious festivity.

Equally gifted Mindanao is truly blessed with its rich culture. Their celebrations
go back to their gratification for the harvest that has long provided for their people.
This festival is one among a handful of known festivals in the region. It is said to be
the pillar of their culture which brought together locals and travelers hungry for their
food, music and gracious reception.
The colorful transformations and interpretations, and even their festive and
surreal expression of belief and arts, show how creative they are in various ways not
only with their uniqueness in color, props and costume, but also in the vividness as a
canvass of rich Filipino heritage.
In the brief background indicated above, you may maximize the use of images
and photographs for the students to be guided while reading it. These images may also
activate their recognition about specific information. However, make sure to cite these
images appropriately. You may also add captions to each image to indicate its relevance
to the background being read by the students.

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PAHIYAS FESTIVAL OF LUZON

Pahiyas is one among the most celebrated festivals in Luzon. People from all
across the country and even visitors from abroad, flock this place to witness the
grandiose celebration in honor of St. Isidore, the patron saint of harvest. The celebration
is rooted from the importance of rice to the place and its affinity to the people of Lucban
due to its wide range of importance in the old time and up until today.

Pahiyas

This festivity is marked by its colorful adornment; being a visual spectacle

where houses come alive with decorations of colorful kiping (rice wafers) arranged in
layered chandeliers called arangya. 'Kipings' are made colorful by people during this
festivity. They are actually made from ground rice, water, sugar and colored with food
colorants. Kiping is an edible leaf-like wafer that can be eaten during the fiesta, fried
and coated in sugar. Several houses shape kipings into flowers, butterflies, leaves
and other unique patterns which are accented with rice panicles, rice seedlings, fruits
and vegetables. Others portray farm scenes with rice stalks shaped as farmers and
carabaos, depicting farm activities such as plowing, harvesting, threshing and
hauling among others.

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 Pahiyas Festival is an all-
day affair as you take your time
walking the streets to view all the
different colorful houses. While
Pahiyas Festival is mostly about
the houses, there is a procession
that is yearly celebrated where
every participating house will be
decorated according to the theme.
The highlight were the ornate gown
and costume designs made and
inspired from the harvest of the
place that is designed in a very
colorful way. For each year, the
Pahiyas Festival
route changes to give way for other
houses to participate in decorating.
It usually takes about seven years before the procession passes by the same house
again to give way for others to join too.
The first in line in the celebration is the parade of pancit habhab carts where
the locals cover their carts with vegetables, handicrafts and other colorful materials. It
is to be followed by the parade of the floats where each piece is decorated with kipings
and fresh vegetables that are local in the place. The townsfolk do the decorating to
ensure that the kipings are well incorporated in the float and the designs are fit to the
taste of Lucban.

Additionally, other attraction in the

festival is the Parade of the Parikitan
(Gowns) where different designers
are challenged to create pieces of
beautiful dresses that showcase the
theme and spirit of the fiesta. Men
and women are selected to wear the
attires created by designers which
are symbolic in craft and in the
materials used. Aside from it, there
is also the most awaited parade of
the carabaos, being one of the
representations of hard work among
Filipinos, and a farmer’s best
companion, as these carabaos go
along the life of farming. These
animals were given the spotlight as
they walk with their master in the
Parade of the Parikitan streets of Lucban. Some carabaos
are white in color, while others are
really dressed up with unique horns and embellishment. Last among the line of the fiesta
is the delightful parade of higantes (giants). These towering creations bring joy and
laughter to the spectators as they try to scare and chase after the crowd.
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Pahiyas Festival in Lucban Quezon

DINAGYANG FESTIVAL OF VISAYAS

One among the notable places to visit in Visayas, Ilo-ilo is endowed with colorful
and vibrant testimonies of experience and heritage. A handful of its historic places,
creative music and religiosity, this place is where the culture-filled Dinagyang happens.
It portrays the heritage and history of the indigenous people in honor of Senor Sto.
Nino during the 4th of January, annually.
Before, the celebration was confined only at a small scale when the image of
Sto. Nino was paraded from the airport to the parish. It was years later that it grew and
patterned the celebration of Ati-atihan. This exciting festival is filled with upbeat music,
nimble dance, colorful costumes and rich culture.

During the celebration, the

tribes compete through a
choreographed “warrior dance” while
being dressed in colorful indigenous
outfits. Their props include spear and
shield. Through dance forms that are
noted for its fast movements, prayers
and offerings are interpreted. The way
dancers offer their movements is
visibly an influence of the modern
theatrical dance steps that focus more
on the hands. It also makes use of the
indigenous-style instruments such as
drums whose rhythms are perfectly
blended with the ethnic expressions.
Dinagyang Festival Dancing to the beat of live drums, and
various percussive instruments while
chanting their local dialect, much to the enjoyment of the spectators, the presentation
of the dancers ends by shouting "Viva Señor Sto Niño."
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 One of the most amazing part in the
commemoration of their culture as the festivity
happens are the costumes which are decorative most
per se in its component details. Displayed in the
museum of Iloilo Tourism Department are fine
collections of Dinagyang outfits. Marvelous as they
are, the costumes are made of local bead works and
abaca twine. Various outfits are displayed but the
over-all impression it exudes is the ability of their
people to incorporate the primitive design with the
modern as evidently shown by the artistic use of dyed
coconut beads, woven pandan, grass skirt with
hemline of ethnic fabric, the beautiful dyeing
technique in the Philippine fiber or the raffia, braided
palm fan leaves or pandan, handloom patadyong in
stylized saya and alampay, salakot or local straw hat, hablon, dyed woven jute, banig
with coconut shells and pandan, pineapple leave twines from Guimaras and the Manila
hemp or Philippine abaca. These are only few of the crafted designs and costumes that
dancers wear during their festival not to forget the exquisite blending of sharp neon
colors that are very much alive.

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Dinagyang Festival

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KADAYAWAN FESTIVAL

Kadayawan, considered as
the mother of all festivals in
Mindanao has been one of the most
sought of festivals in the country.
Since a lot of effort goes into this
highly-anticipated event, this
celebration is said to be the real
pillar of the Davao culture, bringing
together locals and travelers in
memories of good food, drinks,
music, and dancing in the
streets.

Kadayawan Festival

Having derived its name from the Mandaya word “madayaw,” meaning
treasured, valuable, superior, beautiful, good, or profitable, townsfolks make use of
this time to give thanks for the season’s bountiful harvest. It was inspired from the old
practice of the ethnic tribes of Davao who would come together to celebrate abundant
crops, performing rituals that paid tribute to the nature gods.
The festival can be witnessed by anyone. The parade of floral floats, the lively
street dancing, are remarkable because people are making use of the local material
in the place such as display of fruits, vegetables, flowers, rice, and corn grains on their
mats and at the front of their houses. This cultural belief that is perceived in their
celebration is a sign of respect for the great year they’ve had. Dubbed as "the
celebration of life, a thanksgiving for the gifts of nature, the wealth of culture, and
bounties of harvest and serenity of living, the word madayaw from which it was derived
is truly lived by.
What makes it a distinct festival is that it pays tribute to the lumad, a collective
group of indigenous people living in the city.

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 It can be recalled that every
week of August each year, many
visitors enjoin in the place to see the
costumes in Kadayawan street party.
Indak-indak sa Kadalanan is a
street dancing competition showcasing
the rituals, dances, festivals and
folklores of Mindanao. Contingents
from different parts of Mindanao gather
in the streets of Davao to showcase
their own festivals through dance and
music. Another important part of the
festival is the Pamulak Kadayawan or
the Kadayawan in bloom where flowers and fruits are set in colorful floats as they
parade on the streets symbolizing the bountiful harvest of the place.
Not only are the dancing and parade very much anticipated but also the feast
on Davao delicacies, among other equally fun events. This shows that the city has a
great soul being made obvious by the representation of the gratitude and thankful
hands of the people living in the place and their respect to their tribes and their deities.

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Kadayawan Festival

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 Decorated with floats of fresh flowers and fruits, there are line-up of activities
that make up the festivity. One of which is the and indak-indak sa kadalanan or street
dancing in colorful costumes, parade of the tribes in the streets wearing their tribal
costumes and jewelry. The giant ‘Bounty Basket’ filled with fruits such as pineapple,
durian and banana signify Davao’s agriculture bounty and is being represented in their
festival as the costumes flaunt in the colorful designs inspired from nature and their
culture. The streets are abandoned for a few days being decorated with fruits, flowers
and vegetables. In their harbor, the native & power boat races are being held, not to
exclude the horse fight, durian festival and other cultural minorities encounter.

If you will see, the different celebrations that we just had are a few among the
fine examples of the established cultural traditions in the country. The costumes and
the attire they wear as they echo their beliefs and traditions are only some of the
beautiful heritage they have. Not only are these festivals well celebrated and enlivened
but also most awaited in the country.
Now that you have seen what these places are very proud of, I must say, this
country where we live in is truly a blessed haven of colorful spirit. After all the
discussions, let us see how well you have learned. Activities are provided to help you
cope more in our lesson.

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 ACTIVITY 1.5
WHICH IS WHICH?

DIRECTIONS: Match the words written in Column A to their definitive

words/phrases/sentences in Column B. Have your answers written in a separate sheet
in your activity notebook.

A B

A. Parade of Carabaos 1. It is a funny segment in Pahiyas

B. Dinagyang 2. Valuable

C. Pahiyas 3. Chandelier

D. Lucban, Quezon 4. It is where the Dinagyang is

E. Davao celebrated

F. Kiping 5. It is where Pahiyas is celebrated.

G. Ilo-Ilo 6. Festival of harvest with rice as the

H. Madayaw main décor

I. Parade of Giants 7. An edible leaf-like wafer

J. Arangya 8. Another view in the Pahiyas which

celebrate its importance in farming

9. It is known for its upbeat music

10. It is where Kadayawan is

Celebrated

Thank you for your honest answers! You may have it quite easier, but this
time, let’s step a little higher!

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 ACTIVITY 1.6
FAMILIARITY CHECK

DIRECTIONS: With all the ideas and concepts presented in the lesson, fill each box
with the words that detail the given portions below (IF AVAILABLE). Accomplish this
task in your activity notebook.

DESCRIBING FESTIVALS
THEME/INSPIRATION PROPS/COSTUME

LUZON

VISAYAS

MINDANAO

It’s quite challenging, right? You have just proved that you are able to pass
through it. It only means that you do very well understand the lesson.

WHAT’S MORE

Now that you have enough ideas from the previous discussions and
activities, it’s now time to see how well you have learned.
This activity is called “Unity in Three”. There are 3 pictures of the selected
festivals in the 3 large island groups in the country. With respect to their individual

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origin and inspirations, take a moment to observe their props and be ready to
answer the questions that follow:
Activity 1.7 UNITY IN THREE
Below are pictures of the props and costumes in the selected festivals in
Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. By spending a moment to observe the displayed
props and costumes worn by their people, be ready to answer the questions that
follow.

Pahiyas Festival

flickr
flickr

Dinagyang Festival Kadayawan Festival

PROCESSING QUESTIONS:

1. What can you see in the color of the props and costumes in the
three highlighted festivals?
2. Do you think these festivals have their own local inspiration? Why do you
say so?
3. How are these festivals similar in terms of their attire/props’ inspirations?
(Pahiyas- rice, Dinagyang-Sto Niño, Kadayawan- fruit harvest)

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 Thank you for your persevering power! That’s the real spirit! Your answers are
very well appreciated and it really means a lot. Now, you are getting closer to your
goal. Hold on a little longer and you will finally taste the prize of your diligence.

WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

My Reflections

GUIDE QUESTIONS:

1. What relevant learnings have been added to you in this module?

2. What do you think is the significance of the festival discussion to you as a
student?

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 ASSESSMENT

Directions: Read the following statements very carefully. Do and answer this task in your
activity notebook.

For items 1-10: Identify what is being asked in each statement. Write the correct
answers in the blank space provided before each number.
______________1. What celebrated part of the Pahiyas Festival honors the
significant role of carabaos in farming?
______________ 2. What chant marks the ending of the upbeat presentation of culture,
religion, and traditions in Dinagyang festival?
______________ 3. Among the three highlighted festivals in the 3 island groups in
the country, which is considered as the mother of all festivals in Mindanao?
______________ 4. What collective group of indigenous people in Davao serves
as one of the inspirations of Kadayawan?
______________ 5. Which among the highlights of Pahiyas Festival showcases the
talents of the different designers as they create pieces of beautiful dresses?
______________ 6. From what word did Kadayawan originate?
______________ 7. How is the basket filled with fruits such as pineapple, durian and
banana in the celebration of Kadayawan called in Davao?
______________ 8. Which festival is patterned from Ati-atihan?
______________ 9. In Pahiyas, how many years does it take for another house to
rejoin in the procession?
______________10. What component produced is emphasized in the celebration
of Pahiyas?

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For items 11-15: Choose the letter of the most proximate answer from among the
choices to the given items. You may opt to use a separate sheet in your activity
notebook for your answers.

11. Pahiyas is known as the festival which pays tribute to the bountiful harvest in the
province of Quezon. Which among the following statements does NOT support the
afore-mentioned fact?
A. The place is rich in agricultural harvest.
B. They have no other optional theme to celebrate
C. The people value their crops as one among the sources of their food and
income.
D. Its celebration is rooted from the importance of rice that has long provided
for its people.
12. Lumad, the collective group of indigenous people living in the city, is considered
one of the foundational inspirations of Kadayawan. What is seen in this fact about
Lumad?
A. These people are the ancestors of Davao.
B. They cannot get away from their tradition and beliefs.
C. The people pay respect to their cultural and historical pillar.
D. They have seen this practice as one that has existed a long time ago.
13. During the celebration of Pahiyas in Lucban, Quezon, the townsfolk do the
decorating to ensure that the kipings are well incorporated in the float and the designs
are fit to the taste of the people and the visitors. What can be inferred from this
practice?
A. This is innate to the people of Lucban.
B. They cannot do away from this old practice.
C. The townsfolks are meticulous in designing their crafts.
D. They are being paid to accomplish the task with such finesse.
14. Dinagyang festival is dubbed as a patterned celebration from Aklan’s Ati-atihan.
Which among the following reasons does NOT support this fact?
A. Ilo-ilo is a part of Aklan.
B. The celebration highlights the use of upbeat music.
C. It pays tribute to Sto. Nino as the patron saint of the place.
D. The festival is marked with colorful blending of neon colors that attract most
the eyes of the audience.
15. It takes years before the same house can join in the procession of decorated houses
in Pahiyas celebration. What do you think is the reason in this scenario?
A. The houses are disqualified.
B. Only selected houses are allowed to join.
C. Only one chance is given per household.
D. All houses will be given the chance to participate.

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 WHAT I CAN DO

After all the discussions and activities that you have undertaken, you have
proven that you are now ready to transfer this learning into concrete ones. In this
portion, you are tasked to accomplish the activity below.
Directions: In this activity, you are going to choose among the 3 boxes what specific
task will best work out your creativity. You may opt to pick among the identified
materials down below as your visual components in crafting your own design.
Take a photo of your artwork and submit it to your facilitator through messenger,
e-mail, or other media platforms

Take note: This activity is guided by a rubric.

Materials:
dried Coconut Husk
coconut shell
coconut leaves
glue
coloring materials,

ACTIVITY 1.8

FESTIVAL COSTUME FESTIVAL PROPS

With the inspiration With the inspiration of your local
of your local festival, festival, create a hand-held props,
design a costume, for either male or female that will
for either male or add more in the aesthetics. You
female, using any of may use any of the materials cited
the materials above. above.

A SKETCH OF FESTIVAL
BACKDROP/
(A back drop is a painted cloth hung at the back
of a theater stage as part of the scenery)

With the inspiration of your local

festival, create a backdrop design
that will amplify the theme of the
celebration in your locality.

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 RUBRIC FOR YOUR DESIGN

5 4 3 2 1

Creativity/ Showed Showed There was Did not use Showed no

P
Presentation Creative creative an idea but no creativity and creative
presentation presentation innovation of innovation on presentation.
res interpretation but did not the the materials
of the art innovate the materials was used.
work. materials used.
used

Skill The artwork The artwork The artwork The artwork Showed poor
was showed good showed showed below craftmanship
beautifully craftmanship average average and lacks
and skillfully with some craftsmanship craftmanship understanding
done with attention to and and a little of the artwork
clear details. average attention to
attention to attention to detail.
detail. details.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

Congratulations! You have reached the end of the module. You have proved
that can learn a lot in the scope of the different selected festivals in Luzon, Visayas
and Mindanao. You have also surpassed all the challenging activities which means
that you really understood the lesson in this learning module.

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 Now, enrich your learning with this fun-filled activity. In this portion, you are
tasked to evaluate the festival in your local residence. With a set of criteria in the box
below, rate your festival’s aesthetic appeal and inspirations using a 5-point scale and
feel free to add your comments and suggestions.
OUR TOWN FESTIVAL:
Please indicate your evaluation.
EXCELLENT VERY GOOD FAIR POOR
GOOD
5 3 2 1
4

SET DESIGN
A. Backdrop (The festival made use of a well-
illustrated backdrop)
B. Set (The festival made use of set pieces that
are movable like chairs and risers.)
C. props (The festival made use of hand- held
props like fan, sheets of garment, bamboo
sticks, baskets, and paper mache’ of local
produce.)
COSTUME
A. Head dress (the festival made use of colorful
head dresses with materials that are locally
available)
B. Body paint (The festival made use of body
colorings for emphasis.)
C. Dresses (The dancers are dressed in locally
inspired attires)
INSPIRATION and THEME
A. Honor to the saint (The festival is inspired from
local patrons)
B. Local Harvest (The festival is inspired by the
product that is most common in the place)

COMMENTS:
SUGGESTIONS:

Now that’s a wrap! With your own personal taste and the inspiration from your
locality, you can now bring your ideas to life when sooner a chance comes to you. You
are now ready for the next learning module!

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