Ati-atihan Festival (Philippines):

Celebrated: The Ati-atihan festival is celebrated in January every year. The festival is held on the
third Sunday of January.

Music and Dance:

The festival's music is made of rhythmic drumbeats, with horns and bamboo percussion
instruments. The participants dance to the beat of drums where their dance movements are
lively and energetic

Events:
Trade fairs are showing local products and cultural shows featuring traditional music, dance,
and crafts.
The festival is celebrated to honor the Santo Niño, with participants carrying the statue of the
Infant Jesus through the streets. This also celebrates the peace between both two warring tribes
back in 2010

Makeup and Outfit:

The parade participants wear colorful costumes made of feathers, beads, and other materials.
They also apply black body paint to mimic the appearance of the Ati tribespeople.

Origin and History: The festival started in the 13th century when the Atis, settled in the Panay
islands. The Atis were the first to live in the Panay Island. The festival soon combined with the
celebration of the Santo Niño started by Spanish colonizers where the celebration evolved into a
fusion of indigenous and Christian traditions.

Nguyen Dan (Vietnam):

Celebrated: This festival is also known as Tet, which is celebrated between late January and mid-
February. Where this celebrates the beginning of the lunar new year and this celebration lasts for
several days.

Music and Dance:This Festival plays traditional music, the traditional music plays folk songs,
drum performances, and ceremonial music which is played during rituals and cultural
performances.

Events: During the celebration of Tet, many families come together, they all share meals and
exchange gifts with each other. This celebration likes to welcome the new year with fireworks so
they can welcome the year with light and color. We can see cities and towns celebrating with
colorful floats, dragon dances, and other performances.
Origin and History: It is believed to have originated in Vietnam's Red River Delta region, where
farming communities celebrated the arrival of spring.Tet is a cultural symbol of renewal and
family unity

Golden Eagle Festival (Mongolia)

Celebrated:
The Golden Eagle Festival takes place in October, and eagle hunters spend years training and
bonding with their golden eagles. The festival shows the results of the hunter's training and the
strong bond they have formed with their eagles.

Events:
The participants wear traditional Kazakh attire, including embroidered robes, fur hats, and boots,
which they parade showing the rich cultural heritage of the Kazakh people. Archery is seen in
the celebration where players demonstrate their accuracy in shooting, camel and horse races are
also seen playing in this celebration, where skilled riders show their thrilling races. But the
highlight of this celebration is so the eagle hunters can show their eagles' speed, agility, and
hunting abilities.

Outfit:
The participants wear traditional Kazakh attire, including embroidered robes, fur hats, and boots.

Vesak Day (Malaysia):

Celebrated:
Wesak Day, also known as Vesak or Buddha Day, it is celebrated by Buddhists around the world,
this Celebration occurs typically on the first full moon of May.

Events:
During this festival, Buddhists make offerings to the temple such as food, flowers, and candles,
at their local temple some Buddhists might even stay there in the temple for a whole day.
Buddhists will engage in a prayer, chanting, and meditation to learn the teachings of the Buddha
and have compassion, wisdom, and mindfulness.

Plays and Dance:

The festival organizes performances such as traditional dances, dramas, and rituals, to celebrate
the Festival
Origin and History:
Wesak Day celebrates the birth and death of Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha. This
celebration allows Buddhists to learn about the Buddha's teachings, practice acts of generosity
and compassion, and deepen their spiritual practice.

Thadingyut Festival (Myanmar)

Celebrated:
The Thadingyut Festival, also known as the Lighting Festival, is celebrated in Myanmar usually in
October. This celebration is held to welcome the Buddha’s descent from heaven after he
preached the Abhidhamma to his mother, Maya, who was reborn in heaven. Thadingyut festival
at least lasts for three days. To show gratitude for motherhood, Buddha preached Abhidhamma
to that deva who was his mother for three Lenten months

Events:
The festival is known for the lighting of thousands of colorful lanterns and candles in homes,
temples, and public spaces. This represents the dispelling of darkness. Many people visit temples
to make offerings, pay respects to the Buddha, and listen to Dhamma talks given by monks.
This festival is a time for families to come together, share meals, and exchange gifts. It is
common for people to visit their elders and seek their blessings during the festival.

Makeup and Outfit:

Those Participants in the Thadingyut Festival wear traditional Burmese attire, which may include
elegant longyi (sarongs) for both men and women, paired with blouses or jackets. Women cover
themselves with elaborate jewelries and accessories, while men may wear traditional jackets
known as gaung baungs.

Origin and History:

This celebration is made to show gratitude for motherhood, Buddha preached Abhidhamma to
that deva who was his mother for three Lenten months. When he was descending back to the
mortal world, Sakra-Devanam-Indra, the ruler of the Trayastrimsa Heaven, ordered all the saints
and evils to make three precious stairways. Those stairways were made of gold, silver, and ruby.
The Buddha took the middle one with the ruby. The Nats came along by the right golden
stairways and the Brahmas from the left silver stairways.