LEARNING PACKET IN ARTS 7

WEEK 4
I. Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC)
1. Reflects on and derive the mood, idea, or message emanating
from selected artifacts and art objects

II. Topic:
Cagayan Valley Folk Arts

III. Discussion
Cagayan Valley folk Arts
The woman in the picture is doing an ikat weaving using a back strap
loom. Ikat is the traditional process of tying and dyeing threads in
earth colors before they are woven in intricate patterns of earth colors.
This type of weaving is popularly known in Central Luzon provinces.

Cagayan Valley is a wide valley in the northeastern part of Luzon

irrigated by the waters of Cagayan River. It is composed of the
provinces of Batanes, Cagayan Valley, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, and
Quirino.
Batanes
The people living in Batanes are called ivatans. Most of them are
farmers and fishermen. Ivatan women wear a famous headgear called
vakul to protect them from sunlight and rain, while Ivatan men wear
the talugong or salakot with kanayi or woven vest. Vakul is made
from dried Philippine date palm fibers or the vuyavuy leaves.
Vakul

Talugong or Salakot

Isabela
Isabela is the second largest province of the Philippines and the
largest in Luzon. Colorful woven handicrafts are abundant in Isabela.

Nueva Vizcaya
Nueva Vizcaya is located near Ifugao, Benguet, and Quirino.
Local tribesmen called Gaddang are known for their craft and textile
weaving. The weavers are known for the bakwat, a belt worn by
women after giving birth. It is usually made of white cloth with beads
as accents and patterns of rivers and mountains and bead works on the
central portion of the cloth. Gaddang women usually wear tapis, a
lengthy piece of cotton cloth wound around the waistline down to the
knees, and a long-sleeved, round-necked, collarless, and waist-length
blouse. They are distinguished for their elaborate and lavish
beadwork. Gaddang women are fond of wearing seed beads around
their heads, necks, and wrists.
Bakwat

Quirino
Quirino is located at the Cagayan Valley region in Luzon. Banana
production as well as small scale industries like furniture making,
basketry, rattan crafts, and dried flower production are the major
products in this province.
Dried Flowers
General Instruction:
Write all your answer on a separate intermediate pad paper.

A. Listen to the song, “Ang Dalagang Pilipina.” This is an example of a balitaw. Write
the meaning of the song.

B. Fill in the blanks with the missing words to complete each sentence.

1. The ________ regime brought cultural and musical growth in the Philippines. It
introduced and developed a mass culture.
2. A number of other genres are also growing in popularity in the ___________ scene
today, a sure proof on how musically gifted the Filipinos are.
3. Pinoy rock is the Filipino version of __________ Rock.
4. Contemporary music refers to the songs of the _________often called "OPM" or
Pinoy Pop.
5. Japanese music was heard over the radios, and _________were forced to be learned
in schools.
6. Professional music schools were established which trained and produced _______
and artists.
7. Quite popular among the adults anti the young Filipinos are the novelty songs of
___________ like the "Magellan," which is a witty interpretation of historical events.
8. The word ________ is probably taken from the contraction of the phrase "kung hindi
man" which means if not needed."
9. __________is a traditional greeting song of the lbanags of the Cagayan Valley.
10. Kumintang is a ______but later developed into an ancient native dance and melody in
triple time.

Reflection

Why do we need music?

 What is the importance of music in your life?

What is the difference between contemporary music and modern music in the
Philippines?

Prepared by: Checked by: Noted and Approved by:

Ms. Joyal A. Cenina Ms. Valentina V. Villa Mrs. Margaret Tan Bueno, MAEd
Subject Teacher JHS Principal President and School Directress