Grade 7 Music Quarter 4 – MUSIC OF PHILIPPINE FESTIVALS AND THEATRICAL

FORMS: LAS 2: Festivals of Marinduque, Davao and Bicol

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET No. 2
Name of Student
Learning Area/Grade Level Music 7
Date

I. Introductory Concept
In this quarter, the learner will identify the origin, characteristics and background
of selected Philippine Festivals in Marinduque, Davao and Bicol. Another part of this
learning activity sheet will help the learner to appreciate the different Filipino festivals by
organizing and presenting its’ importance to their lives as Filipino.
II. Learning Skills from the MELC’s

 Identifies musical characteristics of selected Philippine festivals and theatrical forms

through video or live performances (MU7FT-IVag-1)
 Describes the origins and cultural background of selected Philippine festival/s
(MU7FT-IVad-2)
Specific Objectives:
At the end of this learning activity sheet, you should be able to:
1. identify the musical characteristics of festivals of Marinduque, Davao and Bicol;
2. narrates the origins and cultural background of selected Philippine Festivals; and
3. demonstrates appreciation of the importance of Philippine festivals through
poster and slogan.
III. Activities.

Let’s read this MORIONES FESTIVAL is a colorful folk-

religious festival during holy week in the island known as
the “Heart of the Philippines,” the island of Marinduque.
This festival is a reenactment of the story of Saint
Longinus. He was a centurion who pierced the side of
Jesus Christ and regained his vision after drops of blood
and water hit his eyes. He proclaimed the miracle and
because of this he was punished to great pain and was
beheaded under Pontius Pilate’s order.

Participants play the role of Roman soldiers and

wear the moriones costume so that no one can identify
them. The Morions wear their costumes for an entire
week. Only when they eat or sleep, they take it off. They
perceive this as a form of sacrifice as they must stand
and walk around on thin strap slippers under the hot sun
while wearing the heavy wooden masks. The Moriones
scare children away and court the ladies by singing and
(traveltothephilippines.info)
dancing for them.
 Suggested video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvmXAzBtYkA&t=15s

KADAYAWAN FESTIVAL is
held in Davao every third week
of August in celebration of
thanksgiving for good harvest
with parade floats of fresh fruits
and flowers, and street dancing
with colorful tribal costumes and
accessories.

Kadayawan comes from

the word “Madayaw” meaning
thanksgiving for nature’s gift;
warm and friendliness greeting;
and to describe things that is
good, valuable, superior and
(traveltothephilippines.info) beautiful.
This celebration
originated from tribal festivals of the “Lumad” and Muslim tribes of Davao in the 70’s
featuring the dances and rituals of thanksgiving. It was used to be called “Apo
Duwaling” to promote Davao’s famous icons: the highest peak of the country “Mt. Apo,”
King of fruit “Durian” and the queen of orchids “Waling-waling.”

Suggested video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1M1_RK3-T8

IBALONG FESTIVAL is held in

Bicol Region aims to express
friendliness, enthusiasm and
goodwill to all people. Bicolanos
and tourists celebrate the festival
to commemorate the three
heroes of the Bicol epic in the
town of Ibalong namely Baltog,
Handyong and Bantong.

In this festival, the people

parade in the streets wearing
masks and costumes like the
heroes and villains of the epic. Source: ibalong-1.jpg (600×410) (philstar.com)

Suggested video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ElcT8KdGzc

Activity 1 . Let’s do this!

Choose among the following festivals and narrate its origin and cultural
background. Write your answer inside the xylophone below.

1. Moriones Festival
2. Kadayawan Festival
3. Ibalong Festival

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Name of Festival

EVALUATION

1. As a Filipino, how can you promote Philippine festivals to other nationalities?

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2. Why do people celebrate festivals?

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