Ati – atihan Festival: Jazmine

The festival itself is characterized by vibrant street performances, colorful costumes, and lively music and
dance. Participants, known as "ati-atihan" or "make-believe Ati," paint their faces black and don colorful
tribal outfits as they parade through the streets, dancing and chanting to the beat of traditional drums
and other instruments.

Sinulog Festival: Toni

The highlight of the festival is the Sinulog Grand Parade, where participants dance and chant to the
rhythm of the Sinulog beat. The festival attracts thousands of visitors every year and is considered a
major tourist attraction in the country.

Panagbenga Festival: Ezeckiel

The Panagbenga Festival, also known as the "Baguio Flower Festival," is a month-long celebration held in
Baguio City every February. The festival is a tribute to the city's colorful flowers and rich cultural
heritage. It features a grand street parade of floats adorned with flowers, cultural performances, and
other activities that showcase the creativity and artistry of the people of Baguio.

Moriones Festival: Toni

The festival reenacts the story of Longinus, a Roman centurion who pierced the side of Jesus during the
crucifixion. Participants, dressed in elaborate costumes and masks, represent the Roman soldiers who
pursued Longinus and later converted to Christianity.

Masskara Festival: Jazmine

The festival features a grand street parade of performers wearing colorful masks and costumes,
accompanied by upbeat music and dance. The festival also includes beauty pageants, street parties, and
other activities that showcase the culture and creativity of the people of Bacolod.

Philippine Theater: Ezeckiel

During the Spanish colonial period, theater in the Philippines was heavily influenced by European
traditions, particularly Spanish theater. The zarzuela, a type of Spanish operetta, became popular in the
Philippines, and local playwrights adapted it to include Filipino themes and characters.

Bodabil : Toni

bodabil also incorporated traditional Filipino music, dance, and humor into its performances, creating a
unique fusion of local and foreign elements. Bodabil became very popular in the Philippines during its
heyday in the 1920s and 1930s, and helped pave the way for modern Filipino entertainment.

Epic Poetry : Jazmine

Epic poetry is a type of oral literature that tells the stories of heroes and legendary figures from the
country's past. These epics are usually sung or chanted in poetic verse, and are accompanied by
traditional musical instruments like the gong or bamboo flute.

Duplo : Toni

Duplo is often accompanied by traditional music and dance, and is known for its witty wordplay, humor,
and social commentary.