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MODULE 3 WEEK 3
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Direction: Read the story below

Arts and Travel
by Ana Margarita D. Bibaoco

Living your passion for travel is one thing, but sharing it others through filming your
journey is another! Yet, the list of travel vloggers on social media grows as storytelling
techniques of its creators evolve to keep you tuned in.

One of those is Jayvee, a certified turista and travel vlogger

as well. He initially started out enthralling viewers when he first
introduce his home province Bulacan as well as its neighbor
provinces. He revealed the rich culture and colorful traditions of
every place he go.

In his first vlog, he explored the colorful art of the people in

the town of San Miguel in Bulacan called Pabalat or Pastillas
wrapper cutting art. San Miguel is well known of its mouthwatering
delicacies sweet pastillas from the fresh milk of cows. Its wrapper was made out of the delicate
Japanese Paper. The way to make it is so delicate that only the ones with skilled hands and
perfect control of their motor skills can produce the best kind.

It was Holy Week, when he was in Bulacan and

then he found out another interesting art of Bulakenyos.
Puni or palm leaf folding was intended to create artful toys
for kids. However, puni can also be used to create woven
baskets, bags and even fans. The most common
presentation of Puni art is the Palaspas we see every Palm
Sunday.

During fiestas, the artful creation of shaved

bamboo art of Bulakenyos is a must to see. “Singkaban,”
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welcome signage of a town, city or village in the country. It is widely used decoration during
town fiestas in Bulacan.

Next to stop is Pampanga a nearby province

of Bulacan. There he experienced the best food
from the gourmet capital of the Philippines. One
extraordinary delicacies there is the Sanikulas
Cookies for the locals believed that it can cure an ill
person. These are arrowroot cookies that have the
image of St. Nicholas molded on it ergo the name
Sanikulas. St. Nicholas is also known as “the
Healer” from illnesses. The molds are an
exceptional piece of folk‘s art and a rarity. It have
the initials of the owner monogrammed on the
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fascinating colors and dancing lights of its majestic lantern.

While in the city The San Fernando lantern industry progressed from the
of San Fernando he Giant Lantern Festival of San Fernando. The festival, which
was amazed with the is held every December, finds it
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root in Bacolor where a much simpler activity was held. “Ligligan Parul” (Lantern
Competition) was said to have started in San Fernando in the year 1904. Today, the simple
lantern made of paper glued over a bamboo frame with rice paste has evolved into
spectacular shapes and kaleidoscopic splendor – but its message of light and hope remains
the same.

The recent entry in Jayvee’s Vlog is his stay in Laguna in Southern Luzon. There he
discovered the beautiful art of embroidery. It is happily and flourishing the towns of Taal and
Lumban. Although it’s mostly done by the women who are wives of the farmers who are also
carefully and delicately embroidering floral designs during “off – season”.
The art of Taka or Taka – making is not an exclusive
Pinoy art. Paper mache has been around the centuries. In the
Philippines, the first recorded creation of Taka was made by a
woman named Maria Bangue. Taka making become more
popular during the American colonization period when there was
an excess of newsprint. And because Pinoy hates wasting
anything, the people of Paete decided to create more Taka.
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Philippines is rich in culture and traditions where in arts from different places added
more wonders to it. Also we are rich in natural resources to create our local arts examples of
it are: abaca, bakbak, bamboo, buntal, buri, coir, nito, panda, raffia, rattan, tikiw, tikog and
many others materials that can be used around us. We can maximize the use of these natural
resources in creating arts. The environment abounds in giving us the necessities that we need
not only for day to day consumption but also for works to keep us financially stable and to give
us inspirations.
Let us go back to the story and try to remember details which Jayvee shared in his
vlog.
Directions: Read each statement carefully. Write the word “LOCAL” if the statement is
correct and “MATERIAL” if NOT.

1. St. Nicholas is also known as “the Healer” from illnesses.

2. Pabalat of Bulacan is made out from colorful cellophane.
3. Puni is a leaf folding art of Bataan.
4. San Fernando, Pampanga is known of their colorful lanterns.
5. Pagbuburda in Laguna is still alive and flourishing arts in the town of
Lumban.
Direction: List all the local materials mentioned in the selection.

1. 5. 9.
2. 6. 10.
3. 7. 11.
4. 8. 12.

Notes to the Teacher

The activities in this module are arranged in a manner of learning progression.
This means that activities are written from a simple to complex manner to help the
learners gradually learn the learning competency. However self-paced the module is,
you are encouraged to give your student the needed support and guidance in
understanding the functions of different tools and materials used in embroidery and
realizing that properly handling them is important.
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Title: Local Materials

to Contemporary Arts

What is It
You are now ready to study the different local materials in the Philippines. Before
proceeding to this part, be reminded that you may go back to the story to help you deal with
the next activity.

Directions: Arrange the jumbled letters and write your answer inside the space provided to
identify the local materials being described in each number. You may go back
to the story to find clues or answers.

LOCAL MATERIALS refers to the material that is available to the immediate

environment. It can also refer to wherever the artist finds himself.

1. A M B O O B

This local material is used a raw material in creating many

products. It is used in construction, textile, musical instruments,
weapons, and many more.
The products that can be made out of it are the following kubing,
bungkaka, tongatong, angklung, pateteg, gabbang.

2. NATUBL

It is a cylindrically shaped fibers. The supple ivory white

strands are quite durable, pliable, and have good dyeing
qualities.
The products that can be made out of it are the following bags,
shoes, desk accessories like pen holder, picture frames, file
trays, wallets, place mats, braid, lampshades, window blinds
3. C A B A A
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4. R I C O

This local material is the fibrous material surrounding the

fruit of the coconut tree.
The products that can be made out of it are the following indoor or
outdoor fiber carpets, wall covering, doormat, trellises, and geo
textiles.

5. I R U B

This is extracted from the matured leaves of the palm. The

fiber is durable and resistant to moisture.
The products that can be made out of it are the following hats,
bags, baskets, memorabilia boxes, perfume tray, & other woven
products.

6. O N I T

This is a plant belonging to the fern family that grows abundantly

in the hinterlands of Mindanao.
The products that can be made out of it are the following bags, bread
tray, lampshade and decorative jar.

7. N A N D A P

It is a tropical plant. It is processed and transformed

into splints that are being used as raw material.
The products that can be made out of it are the following baskets,
hats, picture frames and bags

8. K G O I T

This belongs to sea grasses. It is a native

reed plant used as a raw material for mat
weaving.
The products that can be made out of it are
the following bags, decorative mats, hampers,
newspaper racks, table mat, waste bin, tower
candle holder, wall décor.

9. WITIK

This is a large, erect, and aquatic or marshy

herb plant. It is found in central Luzon to Mindanao.
It abounds in fresh water swaps, and in newly
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opened rice land at low altitudes.

The products that can be made out of it are the following baskets, hampers with lids, bags,
rugs, carpets, placemats, jar, and other decorative items.
10. T T A N A R

It belongs to the palm family. There are different types of rattan palms, such as high or low
climbers, single stemmed or clustered rattan species.
The products that can be made out of it are the following baskets, picture frames, furniture
and other novelty items, Zoya lounge chair, Valencia queen size bed, Rest divan.
11. F I A R A F

This material is a fiber extracted from

unopened buri leaf in 3 stages. It is loom woven
into fabrics or used as wall coverings,
upholstery material, folding doors and window
hangings.
The products that can be made out of it are the
following hats, placemats, folder, shoes,
slippers, boxes, portfolio and ladies bags,
placemats, circular, boxes, document boxes.

Arts express the artistic feelings toward any aspect of life. The local materials
that are available in the locality help us hone and enhance our skills and talents
in producing works of arts that can give us pride and popularity.

Independent Activity 1
Directions: Identify the idea being described in each statement. Write your answer
on the space provided before each number.
1. The materials that are available within the locality.
2. A fiber extracted from unopened buri leaf in 3 stages.
3. Craftsmen create these gregariously designed bamboo arches for
fiestas, weddings, and other celebrations that involve the entire
community.
4. The most common presentation of Puni art.
5. This belongs to sea grasses. It is a native reed plant used as a raw
material for mat weaving.
Independent Assessment 1
Directions: Identify whether the material is an example of local materials. Put a checkmark
( √ ) before the number if it is an example of local materials and ( X ) if not.
bamboo
santol
glue stick
ribbon
coconut husk
Independent Activity 2
Directions: Identify the material used in the following images below. Based on the material
used, give other possible products that can be created. Write your answers on
the table provided.
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Independent Assessment 2
Directions: Identify whether the statement is a fact or a bluff. Encircle your answer.

Fact Bluff 1. Local Materials are not easily available in one’s place.
Fact Bluff 2. Rattan belongs to Banana Family.
Fact Bluff 3. San Miguel is also known as “The Healer” from illnesses.
Fact Bluff 4. Taka is also known as paper folding art.
Fact Bluff 5. Coir is the fibrous material surrounding the fruit of the coconut tree.
Fact Bluff 6. Singkaban is made out of shaved Santol tree.
Fact Bluff 7. Puni is an art from Bataan.
Fact Bluff 8. Giant Latern Festival is originated from San Fernando, Pampanga.
Fact Bluff 9. Bakbak is the outermost covering or leaf sheath of the abaca stalk.
Fact Bluff 10. Sasa leaves are used to create a puni.
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Independent Activity 3
Directions: Identify the name of the local materials in first column. Then, write a brief
description of it in the second column. In last column, list products that can be
created using it.

LOCAL MATERIALS DESCRIPTION PRODUCTS

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Independent Assessment 3
Directions: Search and encircle the word formed in the word puzzle below based on the
pool of words in the box.
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ABACA BUNTAL NITO RATTAN SANIKULAS

BAKBAK BURI PANDAN TIKIW LOCAL MATERIALS
BAMBOO COIR RAFFIA TIKOG PAGBUBURDA

You are now familiar with the different local materials including its uses and possible
products, you have also learned from the lesson and the series of activities the traditional arts
of some regions. Write your realization by completing the stem of sentence provided to you.

I have learned that Local Materials are :

Local Materials can be used to :

For me it is important to learn about Local Materials because/so:

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Think of yourself being in a workshop of your school or at home. Look back at what
you have learned in this lesson. Name one traditional art form in your community and the local
materials used to create in. You are now tasked to create a poster to promote it. You are free
to choose the medium which you will be using for this activity, this can be printed, hand-written,
or collaged. You may also include pictures and drawings if necessary.

Examples:
• Singkaban of Hagonoy
• Pagtutuba of Paombong
• Wood Carvings/ Paglililok of Calumpit

Directions: Choose the word that does not belong to the group. Encircle your answer and
provide an explanation for your choice.

1. lakatan rattan la tondal

Explanation:

2. Pabalat Singkaban Taka

Explanation:

3. Sanikulas Taka Pagbuburda

Explanation:

4. Parol Sanikulas Puni

Explanation:

5. local indigenous recyclable

Explanation:
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B. Modified True or False

Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct. If the statement is incorrect, CHANGE
the word or group of words written in bold to make the statement correct. Write
the answer on the space provided before each number.

1. Local Materials refers to the materials that are available to the

immediate environment.
2. Pabalat wrapper is made out of white Japanese paper.
3. Taka making was first made by Maria Corazon de Jesus in the
1920’s.
4. Buntal is a spindle shaped fiber.
5. Abaca fiber has a natural luster with colors ranging from pure
white to ivory and dark brown.

Look around your community and check if there are other local materials which have not been
discussed in this lesson. Researching and interviewing parents, elders, friends, relatives and
many more could also be fun. You will have to fill the table with the needed information. Also,
you are allowed to take pictures, draw, or cut and paste the local materials and crafts made
out of it which you have found. While doing the activity, observe minimum public health
standards like social distancing, wearing mask and hygienic practices.

Local Material Arts/Crafts Use/Function Image

1.

2.