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Arts
Quarter 3 - Module 2
Different Forms of Arts and
Crafts in Mindanao
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 What’s New
Directions: Make your own vinta using a paper boat following the procedure:

Materials:
✓ long bond paper ✓ a short piece of very thin stick
✓ pair of scissors ✓ coloring materials

1. Fold the bond paper horizontally.

2. Fold diagonally the upper sides (left and right) through the center line.
3. Fold the excess paper outward and clip the excess on two sides to form a triangle.
4. Connect the clipped sides by opening the triangle to form a square.
5. Fold the clipped sides outward to form a triangle.
6. Open again the triangle to form a smaller square.
7. Pull the clipped sides downward and simply the boat will be visible.
8. Draw a design on your boat to make it colorful.
9. A stick may be used to put a sail using a piece of paper with your own choice of design.

Illustrations:

(1) (2) (3) (4)

(5) (6) (7) (8 & 9)

Rubric:
• Craftmanship/Skill/Consistency (beautifully done) - 5 Points
• Effort Perseverance (neatly finished) - 5 Points
• Color Harmony (balanced combination) - 5 Points
15 points

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 ARCHITECTURES IN MINDANAO

TOROGAN

The Torogan is the ancestral house of the upper-

class of Maranao and the royal residence of the datu along
with his wives and children. It is commonly found in Marawi
City and other areas in Lanao del Sur.

The National Museum has declared Kawayan

Torogan as one of the National Cultural Treasures through
Museum Declaration No. 4-2008.

PANOLONG

The Panalong is a wing-liked ornament of

Torogan flaring out from the beams. These are not
found in ordinary houses in a community because they
symbolize power, rank and leadership. These carving
or okir of panolong usually features serpent, fern, floral
and star-and -bud motifs.

BADJAO HOUSES

The Badjao or Badjau means man of the sea. They

are the “Sea Gypsies” or nomads of the Sulu Sea. They
have no fixed residence because they move with the wind
and the tide on their small house bats called vintas. Most
of them live in the boat houses or houses on stilts around
the Sulu archipelago.

THE GRAND MOSQUE OF COTOBATO

The largest mosque in the Philippines is the Grand

Mosque of Cotobato, officially the Sultan Haji Hassanal
Bolkiah Masjid. The mosque occupies 5000 square meters of
five hectares land. It is considered to be a masterpiece of
Islamic architecture and one of the most popular landmarks
in Mindanao.

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FORT PILAR OF ZAMBOANGA

The historical Fort Pilar is also called the Royal Fort

of Our Virgin Lady of the Pillar of Zaragoza, is one of the
most important attractions in Zamboanga, a symbol of the
region’s historical and cultural heritage and build to protect
the people from pirates of the Sulu. It was founded in 1635
and engineered by Fr. Melchor de Vera, a Jesuit priest.
and still stands strong until today.

MONASTERY OF THE TRANSFIGURATION OF BUKIDNON

The Monastery of Transfiguration is in Malaybalay of

Bukidnon was founded by Fr. Abbot Eduardo Africa and run
by the Benedictine Monks. The pyramid-like structure was
designed by Leandro Locsin, a National Artist for
Architecture. The monastery has been a top destination for
pilgrims during Holy Week in the province of Bukidnon.

SANTO ROSARIO CHURCH OF CAMIGUIN

The Santo Rosario Church in the town of Sagay,

Camiguin Island has a very simple exterior. The original church
was built in 1882 using coral stones. The unique things you can
find in the church are the driftwood chandeliers and altar. They
used local materials like woven bamboo skin which highlights
the local traditions of the island.

What’s More

Independent Activity 1
Directions: Identify what is being stated. Write the letter of your answer on your answer sheet.

____1. Badjao House

A. B. C.

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____2. Vinta
A. B. C.

____3. Torogan
A. B. C.

____4. Monastery
A. B. C.

____5. Santo Rosario Church

A. B. C.

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 What I Can Do
Sarimanok is a legendary bird of the Maranao. It is usually placed on top of poles
during celebrations in Mindanao.

Can you make a colorful version of me?

Paper Mache
Materials:
• any strips of papers (magazines, newspapers
and colored paper)
• glue or paste
• bond paper
Directions:
1. Draw/print the outline of Sarimanok on a sheet
of bond paper.
2. Using the strips, collage it and make the
sarimanok colorful.

You will be graded based on this rubric.

• Color Combination or Color Harmony - 5 Points
• Craftsmanship or Work Quality - 5 Points
• Composition of Arts Elements are Balanced - 5 Points
15 points

Assessment
Directions: Read the questions carefully and choose the correct answer. Write the letter
on your answer sheet.

1. The ancestral house of the upper-class of Maranao serves as dwelling place of the
datu and family.
a. Fort Pilar b. Panolong c. The Grad Mosque d. Torogan

2.A monastery located in Malaybalay in Bukidnon.

a. Fort Pilar c. The Grad Mosque
b. Monastery of Transfiguration d. Santo Rosario Church

3.It is also known as Royal Fort of Our Lady of the Pillar of Zaragoza
a. Fort Pilar b. Panolong c. The Grad Mosque d. Torogan

4. The fort built by the Spaniards in order to be protected from pirates from the Sulu Sea
during the Spanish Colonial Period.
a. Fort Pilar b. Panolong c. The Grad Mosque d. Torogan

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5.They are the Sea Gypsies or nomads of Sulu sea who have no permanent residence.
a. Badjao b. Maranao c. T’boli d. Yakan

6.The legendary bird of the Maranao said to be a symbol of good fortune.

a. Badjao b. Panolong c. Sarimanok d. Torogan

7. The National Artist for Architecture who designed the Monastery of the Transfiguration.
a. Carlos Francisco c. Leandro Locsin b. Guillermo Tolentino d.
Napoleon Abueva

8. The largest mosque in the Philippines.

a. Fort Pilar b. Panolong c. The Grand Mosque d. Torogan

9. The National Museum declared it as one of the National Cultural Treasures of the
Philippines.
a. Badjao Houses c. Monastery of the Transfiguration
b. Kawayan Torogan d. Santo Rosario Church

10.Santo Rosario Church is in what town in Camiguin.

a. Catarman b. Guinsiliban c. Mambajao d. Sagay

11.They are known as the man of the sea.

a. Badjao b. Maranao c. Yakan d. T’boli

12.It symbolizes power, rank and leadership.

a. Badjao b. Maranao c. Panolong d. Torogan

13.Also known as Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid.

a. Fort Pilar c. The Grand Mosque
b. Monastery of the Transfiguration d. Torogan

14.A wing-like ornament of a torogan flaring out from the beams.

a. Fort Pilar b. Panolong c.The Grand Mosque d. Torogan

15.It means carve in Filipino.

a. Kandit b. Malong c. Okir d. Vinta