LEARNING PACKET IN ARTS 7

WEEK 5
I. Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC)

1. Discusses the elements from traditions/history of a community for one’s

artwork
2. shows the relationship of the development of crafts in specific areas of
the country, according to functionality, traditional specialized expertise,
and availability of resources (e.g. pottery, weaving, jewelry, baskets)
Topics:
1. Central Luzon Folk Arts
Discussion
Central Luzon Folk Arts
Central Luzon is the largest plain in the country and also known as the "Rice
Bowl of the Philippines." Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga,
Tarlac, and Zambales are its provinces.
Central Luzon is home to Aetas, the only indigenous people found in the region.
Aetas are said to be the earliest inhabitants in the Philippines. They are semi-
nomadic, subsisting through hunting, gathering, and shifting cultivation. They are
also known for their basket making, mat weaving, and other forms of handicrafts.

Aurora
Aurora is located in the eastern part of Central Luzon region. Corn, rice, and
other ajor agricultural crops are grown in this province.
In the coastal plains and slopes of this province, sabutan (Pandanus sabotan
Blanco) grows abundantly. The leaves of this screw pine plant are woven into hats
and worn by farmers who are either seeking screen from the sun's scorching heat,
seeking comfort from the beatings of the southwest and northeast winds, or seeking
protection from the strong rains.
Bataan
Bataan occupies the whole of the Bataan Peninsula in Luzon. The traditional
industry of Bataan is fishing. It is home to thousands of fishermen whose industry
has spawned a unique craft of net and fish trap making like panli, kalukutok,
pambonot, pansiliw, panitig, mananacag hipon, among others. Each net type
responds to various needs and uses.
There used to be large tracts of nipa groves in Orani which produced a native
beverage called tuba which is still produced but only for local consumption.
Nipa groves in Orami
The long, feathery leaves of the nipa palm are used by local populations as roof
material for thatched houses or dwellings. The leaves are also used in many types
of basketry and thatching

Bulacan
Bulacan is regarded as the center of canon making before the conning of Spain.
Bulacan arts and crafts include the singkaban, pastillas wrapper, and firecrackers.
Singkaban is the local term for elaborate barnboo arches (kayas) that adorn the
entrance to a barangay or town where the celebration is held.
The Singkaban Festival is a festival of arts and culture held in honor of the
patron saint of the province, Our Lady of Victory.
“Singkaban,” Filipino word for decorated bamboo arch, is used as a welcome
signage of a town, city or village in the country. It is widely used as decoration
during town fiestas in Bulacan. In the celebration, Singkaban also refers to “Sining
at Kalinangan ng Bulacan” (Arts and Culture of Bulacan).

Pastillas wrappers
Pabalat is a form of papercutting originating in the province of Bulacan in the
Philippines. It involves making intricate papercut designs from wrappers used in
pastillas, usually papel de hapon or japanese paper.
Pampanga
Pampanga is known for its people's artistic expression and creativity in creating
giant Karol or lanterns, food. weaving coconut leaves for wrapping the patupat
delicacy, as well as furniture-making.
San Fernando lanterns are a collaboration of intricate designs and the illusion of
dancing lights which highlights the vibrant colors of the lanterns.
The Christmas lantern or Parul Sampernandu in Kapampangan can never be
distanced from the town which created it, the City of San Fernando.
And it is what has made the city famous all over the country and even around the
world.
Nueva Ecija
Nueva Ecija is known for its rice production. In the Tanduyong Festival, people
celebrate thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest each year.

The people of San Jose dance through the main street in a colorful, enchanting
celebration of the blessing of the harvest. On festival day, the streets are filled with
contingents of dancers outfitted in striking, multi-hued native costumes
Nueva Ecija
Nueva Ecija is also known as the "Onion Capital of the Philippines" and is a
leading producer of garlic, rice, and vegetables.
Tarlac
Tarlac is known for its unsung heroes Besides agriculture, the people of Tarlac
devote themselves to a number of traditional industries such as ceramic and brick
making. The picture shows the Capas national Shrine in Tarlac where the names
of all the unsung hero are written. It serves as a memorial for the courage and
bravery.

"This memorial is dedicated to the brave men and women who defied the might of
the invaders at Bataan, Corregidor and other parts of the Philippines during World
War II. ... There is also a memorial to the Czechs and some Slovaks who died
fighting alongside the Filipinos and US soldiers.
Zambales
Zambales is known for its scenic views of numerous beautiful beaches and lush
forests.
It is also known for its abundant production of mangoes, camachile, cashew, and
others.

Zambales has been gifted with the natural beauty of its surroundings. It has been
touched by civilization yet has maintained its rustic glory and beauty. The
Zambales coastline is most famous for its sandy beaches and deep blue sea teeming
with coral reefs.
Zambales beach also gives an adrenaline rush in the form of its towering waves
perfect for surfing.

The Carabao mango, also known as the Philippine mango or Manila mango, is
a variety of particularly sweet mango from the Philippines. It is one of the most
important varieties of mango cultivated in the Philippines. The variety is reputed
internationally due to its sweetness and exotic taste.
According to Guinness World Records, the sweetest mango in the world is found
in the coastal region of Philippines, Zambales. The region is known for its coveted
Carabao variant of mangoes which were declared the sweetest mangoes in the
world in 1995 by the Guinness World Records.