DALE D.

MACERIN ART APPRECIATION

BSCE 4A September 22, 2022

MODULE 4
ACTIVITY 1

Direction: Name at least three festivals celebrated in your region/municipality/city.

Enumerate the different activities showcased in these festivals and their importance.

Bonok-Bonok Maradjaw Karadjaw Festival of Surigao City

The Bonok-Bonok dance performance is the main attraction, with indigenous people
performing it for worship, gratitude and wedding ceremonies. The event started with
Bulawanon Barangay, where 'Bulawanon' means 'beauty'. This is a multi-day event that
celebrates the annual Surigao City Day Festival, held on 9 September. This famous
Mardi Gras celebration honors the benefactor of the city, San Nicolas de Tolentino, with
street celebrations and traditional ethnic cultural rituals.

Kahimoan Abayan Festival In Butuan City

The Kahimoan Abayan Festival is an annual riverside festival in the city of Butuan. This
is to honor the patron of the Agusan River, Sainte-Anne. Abayan comes from the word
"abay" which means "guide". He is asked to seek advice from his boss to combat the
crocodiles that once infested the Agusan River. The Kahimoan Abayan Festival is held
on July 28. It marks the beginning of the week-long celebration of "Adlaw Hong Butuan",
an important celebration for the Butuanons.

Dagkot Festival of Cabadbaran

Dagkot Festival is a religious festival in honor of Nuestra Señora Candelaria (Patron of
Cabadbaran). The festival takes place in Cabadbaran city on 2nd of February every
year. Dagkot is derived from the local word meaning "light a candle".