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EXPECTATION
After going through this module, you are expected to: (1) demonstrate understanding
of participation and assessment of physical activity and physical fitness, (2) participate and
assess performance in physical activities, and (3) explain the nature and background of
dance.
PRETEST
Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. What month is Santa Cruzan usually held?
A. April B. May C. June D. July
2. What do we call the family host of Santa Cruz de Mayo?
A. President B. Hermana Mayor C. Mayor D. Barangay Captain
3. What do we call the dance where beautiful ladies are holding garlands of leaves and
flowers attached to bamboo, wire, or rattan?
A. Itik-Itik B. Flores de Mayo C. Sayaw de Flores D. Bulaklakan
4. What is the usual costume of girl dancers of Bulaklakan?
A. Bestida B. Shirt and pants C. Balintawak D. Long sleeves.
5. What is the time measure in dancing Bulaklakan?

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A. 3/4 B. 5/5 C. 2/4 D. 4/4

LOOKING BACK
During the month of May, many festivities are being held around the country. One of the
festivities is the Flores de Mayo. Have you already watched a celebration of Flores de
Mayo? How do you feel watching it? Share your thoughts about it by writing it in the box
below.

BRIEF INTRODUCTION
"Bulaklakan" is usually held during the month of May in the
Philippines, as this is the month known when flowers bloom at
its best. It is customarily performed in many parts of the
Philippines, especially in Luzon, as they celebrate the "Santa
Cruz de Mayo" dedicated to the Virgin Mary during the Roman
Catholic festivity. It is a procession followed by a social
gathering where folk dances are being performed in front of the
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altar usually built by the Hermana Mayor or host of the

procession.
Bulaklakan is a lovely and attractive dance. The girls in this dance hold a garland of
leaves and flowers attached to a wire, bamboo, or rattan so that the garland will arch when
held overhead and will gently sway these arcs to honor to Virgin Mary. It is also believed
that the name "Bulakalakan" was derived from a town in the Northern Philippines called
Bulacan where this floral dance is performed for gathering and relaxation after the locale's
days work.
COSTUME
In dancing Bulaklakan, the usual costume of boys are Barong Tagalog on top while the
girls wear Balintawak dress with props of an arched garland of leaves and flowers attached
to bamboo, wire or rattan.
MUSIC
It is divided into four parts: Introduction, A, B, C, and D. The count is 1, 2, 3, to measure.

FORMATION A Audience B
Girls of Group A stand at the right side and those of 1x0 0x1
Group B at the left side of their partners. 2x0 0x2
1x0 0x1
2x0 0x2
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DANCE STEPS
Here are the dance steps:
1. Sway right and left (16 count); boys hand 5. Girls kneel down, boys turn left.
are at the back and girls raise flowers 6. Boys kneel down, girls turn left.
upward (in place). 7. Make a circle to create a flower.
2. Sway right and left (8 count),boys hand are 8. Girls sway right and left, put down
back and girls raise flowers forward. flowers, and put it up (as if awarding the
3. Sway right and left 2 counts; then, turn boys).
right. 9. Steady at no.3.
4. Sway right and left in place.
ACTIVITY
Try to perform the steps in dancing Bulaklakan using improvised garlands
of flowers and leaves at home. You may visit the link below for additional
guide. Write in the box how you feel while dancing it.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAh34BZ1gfI

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REMEMBER
Bulaklakan is a dance of floral garlands dedicated to the Virgin Mary during the
Roman Catholic celebration of their holy week. It is performed widely during the
month of early May. "Bulaklakan" refers to green orchids and other flowering plants.
The town of Bulacan derived its name after Bulaklakan because of the natural floral
growth in that area. During the month of May, it is custom in many parts of the
Philippines to celebrate the "Santa Cruz de Mayo," a procession usually followed by
a social gathering in the house of the "Hermana Mayor."
CHECKING YOUR UNDERSTANDING
Arrange. Arrange steps in dancing Bulaklakan in proper order. Write numbers 1 to 5.
______ Girls sway right and left, put down flowers, and put it up (as if awarding the boys).
______ Boys kneel down, girls turn left.
______ Girls kneel down, boys turn left.
______ Make a circle to create a flower.
______ Sway right and left; boys hands are at back, girls raise flowers forward

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POSTTEST
Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. What month is Santa Cruzan usually held?
A. April B. May C. June D. July
2. What do we call the family host of Santa Cruz de Mayo?
A. President B. Hermana Mayor C. Mayor D. Barangay Captain
3. What do we call the dance where beautiful ladies are holding garlands of leaves and
flowers attached to bamboo, wire, or rattan?
A. Itik-Itik B.Flores de Mayo C. Sayaw de Flores D. Bulaklakan
4. What is the usual costume of girl dancers of Bulaklakan?
A. Bestida B. Shirt and pants C. Balintawak D. Long sleeves.
5. What is the time measure in dancing Bulaklakan?
A. 3/4 B. 5/5 C. 2/4 D. 4/4

ANSWER KEY

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Pretest Looking Activity Check your Post Test

1. B Back The answer in understanding 1. B
2. B The answer this activity is 5 2. B
3. B in this activity based on the 3 3. B
4. C is based on pupil’s 2 4. C
5. A the pupil’s experience. 4 5. A
experience. 1

REFERENCES
K-12 P.E Curriculum Guide
May, 2016
K-12 P.E Teacher’s Guide
https:// filamcultural.com/gallery/2014culturaldance/index.html
http://pyaaridhi.blogspot.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAh34BZ1gfI
www.kaloobdance.com/Bulaklakan.html

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www.scribd.com/document/434229391/Bulaklakan

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