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Pre-Test
Write down your expectations in this course. Follow the format below.
My Expectations
My expectations to this course is to widen our knowledge about the different culture and to
provide us an enough learning about the topic. Also, to encouraging us to have positive behaviors and to
have a better connection with the instructor so that we can provide a knowledge not only from reading
books or searching on internet but from our instructor.
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Republic of the Philippines
CATANDUANES STATE UNIVERSITY
Virac, Catanduanes
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College of Education
CAEd 103 – Perspectives in Philippine Cultural Heritage
MTh 10:30-12:00
Bachelor of Culture and Arts Education
Course Instructor: Jose Z. Tria
Enumerate at least 15 locally available cultural heritage in your province and identify the cultural heritage
according to UNESCO’s classification. Add a short description and/or a picture of the cultural heritage
property (e.g. Pantomina Catanduanes – cultural dance).
The festival is cognizance of the importance of abaca fiber or Manila hemp industry in the
local economy and the need to showcase its versatility as a major source of livelihood
and craft material which has brought Catanduanes fame and fortune.
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Republic of the Philippines
CATANDUANES STATE UNIVERSITY
Virac, Catanduanes
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College of Education
CAEd 103 – Perspectives in Philippine Cultural Heritage
MTh 10:30-12:00
Bachelor of Culture and Arts Education
Course Instructor: Jose Z. Tria
Burac Festival is the feast day of Immaculate Conception (Town Fiesta) A flourishing
municipality, Virac is believed to have its name originated from “Burac”, a local term for a
flower.
A fresh and green water surrounded by many coconut tree found in Oco, Viga.
The cave below the San Andres - Virac Highway reveals interesting episode in the history
of this town. The historic cave served as a hiding place for locals during the Moro Raid in the
early years of the 18th century
The rustic town of Bato serves as the de facto heritage center of the province with its
Spanish-era religious sites: a picturesque Catholic church, circa 1883, made up of mortar and
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Republic of the Philippines
CATANDUANES STATE UNIVERSITY
Virac, Catanduanes
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College of Education
CAEd 103 – Perspectives in Philippine Cultural Heritage
MTh 10:30-12:00
Bachelor of Culture and Arts Education
Course Instructor: Jose Z. Tria
coral stones. The church is of interest not only as an example of mid-colonization Filipino-Spanish
architecture, but as a historical landmark.
A folk-religious related activity depicting a Christmas tradition. The activity centers on the
re-enactment of the plight of St. Joseph and Virgin Mary, in their search for a place to stay
overnight in the town of Bethlehem.
The fibers of abaca are meticulously woven into fashionable bags that are definitely good
for almost all occasions. It has an excellent quality, made out of a unique raw material
and are literally handmade.
The time of waiting came to an end when in 1982 the group with new memberships
(Nelson, Jerry, Nonong, and Zaldy Bautista) has been formally organized. This time the group
was able to compose another original song which they titled "Mutya ning Virac", in Sampaloc,
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Republic of the Philippines
CATANDUANES STATE UNIVERSITY
Virac, Catanduanes
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College of Education
CAEd 103 – Perspectives in Philippine Cultural Heritage
MTh 10:30-12:00
Bachelor of Culture and Arts Education
Course Instructor: Jose Z. Tria
Manila. Since then, the group busied themselves in composing new original songs (Virac worded
and also in mainland bicol lyrics).
The main island of Catanduanes is divided into 18 river basins. Bato River is the biggest and
longest, following a course that gently meanders from the interiors of the municipalities of
Caramoran and Gigmoto and along the entire length of the municipality of San Miguel then
widens perceptibly as it approaches the municipality of Bato before draining into Cabugao Bay.
Bato River separates the municipality of Bato into two, the East and the West.
This famous kakanin is a sticky rice treat made with glutinous rice, coconut milk, and
additional malunggay juice to enhance the flavor and color.
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Republic of the Philippines
CATANDUANES STATE UNIVERSITY
Virac, Catanduanes
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College of Education
CAEd 103 – Perspectives in Philippine Cultural Heritage
MTh 10:30-12:00
Bachelor of Culture and Arts Education
Course Instructor: Jose Z. Tria
A mangrove is a type of forest growing along tidal mudflats and along shallow coastal areas
extending inland along rivers, streams and their tributaries where the water is generally brackish.
14. St. James the Greater Parish Church – Cultural Heritage Sites
This church, in 1720-25 has never been substantially rebuilt. It succumbed to the
earthquake of January 11, 1928 its east wall was ripped beyond repair and ugly cracks were
opened in several places.
If you’re into the usual suman, you may certainly like this Balisungsong too! A
Bicolano’s pride, this delicacy is made up of ground rice; can be from ordinary or sticky
rice, coconut milk, sugar and lastly, coconut.
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Republic of the Philippines
CATANDUANES STATE UNIVERSITY
Virac, Catanduanes
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College of Education
CAEd 103 – Perspectives in Philippine Cultural Heritage
MTh 10:30-12:00
Bachelor of Culture and Arts Education
Course Instructor: Jose Z. Tria
The following are cultural traditions of the Philippines. Identify whether it belongs to ethnic,
Spanish, American or contemporary traditions.
Ethnic 1. Mimicking movement of animals
American 2. Installation art and mixed media
Spanish 3. Zarzuela
Spanish 4. Evangelization
Ethnic 5. Pottery and weaving
American 6. Avant-garde
Ethnic 7. Use of anahaw, bamboo and cogon
Spanish 8. Pinoy pop music
Ethnic 9. Biag ni Lam-ang
American 10. Fandango and polka
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Republic of the Philippines
CATANDUANES STATE UNIVERSITY
Virac, Catanduanes
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College of Education
CAEd 103 – Perspectives in Philippine Cultural Heritage
MTh 10:30-12:00
Bachelor of Culture and Arts Education
Course Instructor: Jose Z. Tria
The following are some of the cultural tradition/property (house parts) we’ve got from the
Spaniards. Match the terms found in Column A to its proper meaning/definition.
Column A Column B
5. Lavadores e. Mirror
6. Silong f. Kitchen
k. Woven mats
m. Prayer Room
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Republic of the Philippines
CATANDUANES STATE UNIVERSITY
Virac, Catanduanes
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College of Education
CAEd 103 – Perspectives in Philippine Cultural Heritage
MTh 10:30-12:00
Bachelor of Culture and Arts Education
Course Instructor: Jose Z. Tria
Assessment Tasks
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Republic of the Philippines
CATANDUANES STATE UNIVERSITY
Virac, Catanduanes
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College of Education
CAEd 103 – Perspectives in Philippine Cultural Heritage
MTh 10:30-12:00
Bachelor of Culture and Arts Education
Course Instructor: Jose Z. Tria
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