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ARTS
Quarter 4 – Module: 4a
Religious and Non-Religious Festivals

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Arts – Grade 7
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Quarter 4 – Module 4a: Religious and Non-Religious Festivals
Second Edition, 2021

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 What I Need to Know
Festivals are delightful events for the Filipinos, since we are art-loving, and fun-
loving people. Our life is surrounded by festivities and celebrations; through it we
express our thanksgiving and celebration of blessings from God. It is only in the
Philippines that every municipality celebrates its own festival annually.

Our previous discussions revealed the great interests of our people in making
their lives artistic in varied ways through their ornaments, fishing implements, fighting
armaments and many more. These are the evidences of the art of our people;
representations for the eyes to enjoy. Our people love beautiful and meaningful things.
Our physique is designed for art appreciation and art production. We are people with
a simple and natural taste for the arts.

In this module, you will understand how Filipinos live with art. Filipinos
developed ways of employing art into their lives. Here, we will focus on the visual art
as reflected in festival celebrations.

What I Know

Instructions: Match each festival to where it is celebrated. Write the letter of the
correct answer in your Arts notebook.

1. Masskara Festival A. Cebu City

2. Pahiyas Festival B. Marinduque
3. Kaamulan Festival C. Obando, Bulacan
4. Moriones Festival D. Kalibo, Aklan
5. Kadayawan Festival E. Davao City
6. Sinulog Festival F. Lucban
7. Panagbenga Festival G. Iloilo
8. Obando Fertility Rite H. Bacolod City
9. Ati-Atihan Festival I. Baguio
10. Dinagyang Festival J. Bukidnon Region
K. Negros Oriental

What’s In
Instructions: Match each picture to its festival. Write the letter of the correct answer
in your Arts notebook.
A. Sinulog Festival C. Ati-atihan Festival
B. Sandurot Festival D. Moriones Festival
C. Dinagyang Festival E. Maskara Festival

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 Pinaynews.net, 2019 Chua, 2019

1. ____________ 2. _______________

3. ____________

Marinduque news, 2015

What’s New

Direction: Classify the festivals listed in the first column. To classify, put a check mark
(√) either under Religious or Non-Religious column. Copy the table and answer in your
Arts notebook.
Non-Religious
Name of Festivals Religious Festivals
Festivals
1. Obando Fertility Rite
2. Pahiyas Festival
3. Moriones Festival
4. Ati-Atihan Festival
5. Sinulog Festival
6. Dinagyang Festival
7. Panagbenga Festival
8. Kaamulan Festival
9. Masskara Festival
10. Kadayawan Festival

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 What is It

RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS

Dubbed as the “Fiesta Island of the Pacific”, the Philippines is home to rich,
colorful and lively festivals. From Luzon to Visayas, down to the southern tip of
Mindanao, Filipinos have various ways of celebrating life’s abundance which are clear
expressions of their religiosity and strong faith in their creator. Fiestas showcase
Filipino ingenuity at its finest.

The fiesta is part and bundle of the Filipino culture. Through good times and
bad times, the fiesta must go on. Each city and barrio has at least one local festival of
its own, usually on the feast day of its patron saint, so that there is always a fiesta
going on somewhere in the country. But the most elaborate festival of all is Christmas,
a season celebrated with all the display and show that the fun-loving Filipino can
handle.
Here, we will discuss the different kinds of festivals we have in the Philippines,
how we celebrate them, how they are formed by using different elements of art and
culture and how they are brought to life.

Pahiyas Festival- celebrated every

15th of May. An extravagant and
colorful affair in the quiet town of
Lucban, held in honor of San Isidro
Labrador and is the farmers’
thanksgiving for a rich and bountiful
harvest.
pinoyAdventurista, 2012

Obando Fertility Rite- a dance

ritual and Catholic festival
celebrated every may in Obando,
Bulacan. The fertility dance is both
a festival and prayerful appeal for
devotees. Couples who are
childless can take this occasion to
appeal for heavenly intercession
and dance to please the Virgin of
Ranoco, 2008 Salambao.

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 Moriones Festival- Colorful folk
religious festival during holy week in
the island of Marinduque. A
reenactment of the story of Saint
Longinus. Morions wear their
costumes for an entire week.
Morion means “mask” or “visor”.
Wordpress.com, 2017

Ati-atihan Festival- held annually

in January in honor of the Santo
Niño (Holy Child or Infant Jesus) in
several towns of the province of
Aklan, Panay Island. The name Ati-
Atihan means "to imitate Ati", the
local name of the Aeta people.
Pinaynews.net, 2019

Sinulog Festival- Religious festival

held on the third Sunday of January
in the City of Cebu to honor the
Santo Niño, to commemorate the
Filipino rejection of their former
religious views and acceptance of
Christianity. The petitioners often
yell out “Pit Senior!”.

Chua, 2019

The Iloilo Dinagyang Festival is a

showcase of the rich heritage
colorful history, passionate
devotion, and fun-loving spirit of the
Ilonggo people. The festival traces
its roots as a thanksgiving
celebration in honor of Senyor
Santo Niño, the child Jesus. The
root word, dagyang means “to make
Vito, 2019 happy”.

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NON-RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS

Just as we have religious festivals, we also have several non-religious

celebrations in the Philippines. These festivals focus on the cultural and heritage
aspect of our country and are celebrated with enthusiasm and passion. Tourists even
celebrated with the locals, taking in the wondrous and artistic values of the costumes
and props the locals have been prepared to showcase.

Panagbenga Festival- Held in

Baguio, the summer capital of the
Philippines. Its English name is The
Blooming Flowers Festival which
means “season of blooming”, is a
month-long annual celebration of a
tribute to the city’s beautifully grown
flowers and is celebrated in the
month of February.
Layugan, 2015

Masskara Festival- From the

combination of the English word
“mass” and the Spanish word “kara”
which means face. Celebrated
every third weekend of October. It
dramatizes the steadfast character
of the Negrenses and symbolizes
what the City of Smiles, Bacolod
City, do best, putting on a smiling
face even when faced with
challenges.
Muzones,

Kaamulan Festival- An ethnic

festival that celebrates the customs
and traditions of the seven tribal
groups that originally inhabited the
Bukidnon Region, the Matigsalug,
Tigwahanun, Higaunu,
Umayamnun, Manobo, Bukidnon
Mindanaoan Irene, 2008
and Talaandig.

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 Kadayawan Festival- Celebrated
in Davao City. A festival of
thanksgiving for the gifts of nature,
the wealth of culture and the
bounties of harvest and serenity of
living that is derived from the
Dabawenyong word “madayaw” or
good, valuable, and superior in
English. The city of Davao comes
alive every year in August when the
festival begins, showcasing
https://ajdavaotransport.
com/ different dances, floats and tribal
costumes and jewelry.
(Source: Siobal, Lourdes R, et.al, Music and Arts of Asia 7, DepEd Bureau of
Learning Resources (DepEd-BLR), First Edition 2017)

What’s more

Directions: Read the questions carefully and write your answers in your Arts
notebook.
1. What is the difference between religious festivals from non-religious festivals?
2. Name a festival in your local municipality/city and classify it whether it is a religious
or a non-religious festival.
3. Write the elements of art present in the festival.

What I Have Learned

Complete the sentences below in your Arts notebook.

I have learned that ________________

______________________.

I have realized that ________________

______________________.

I will apply _____________________________________________.

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 What I Can Do

MAKE YOUR OWN FESTIVAL COSTUME

Direction: Create your own miniature costume by tracing the figures of the paper dolls
provided on the next page and use different materials to create the necessary costume
pieces. You may choose any Religious or Non-Religious Festival you want to base
your costumes on. Follow the procedures in making your miniature costume.

Procedures:
1. Choose a festival costume you want to create, including headpieces or other props
that are necessary to complete the attire.
2. By using the paper dolls provided (choose only one, male or female), trace or copy
the figures to determine the size of the costume needed You may add additional
details like hairstyle and facial expressions on your doll.
3. Use different kinds of materials to create different textures; recycled materials are
encouraged. (e.g. used Popsicle sticks for props, broom hair for wigs or
headdresses), do not limit yourself to just sketching and coloring the costumes.

Materials needed:
1. Figure of a paper doll (provided below)
2. Main or base part of your costume, you may use 1/8 illustration board for a
tougher base.
3. References for your costume. (You are encouraged to create your own ideas).
4. Scissors
5. Paste, glue or tape.
6. Coloring materials such as color pens, paints, or crayons.
7. Other additional detail materials such as beads, sequins, and recycled materials.

https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/144115256812522156/

INSTRUCTION: You may use these figures to create your paper dolls. You may
choose either of the two figures (for male or female models).

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Rubrics:

Excellent Good Satisfactory Needs

Improvement
(4) (3) (2) (1)
Following All directions You followed You followed None of the
Activity were followed most of the some directions directions were
Directions given followed
directions
Use of You used your You used your You used some You did not use
Creativity own ideas and own ideas imagination your own ideas
imagination most of the or imagination
time
Effort put You took your You work hard You put a small You rushed
into an time and work for most of the effort into the through and did
Activity hard on the time activity not work hard
activity

Assessment
Direction: Read the questions carefully. Write the letter of the best answer in your
Arts notebook.

1. It is festival celebrated every 15th of May in the town of Lucban, held in honor of
San Isidro Labrador and is the farmers’ thanksgiving for a rich and bountiful harvest.
A. Ati-Atihan Festival C. Obando Fertility Rite
B. Moriones Festival D. Pahiyas Festival

2. Colorful folk religious festival during holy week in the island of Marinduque. A
reenactment of the story of Saint Longinus. Morions wear their costumes for an
entire week.
A. Ati-Atihan Festival C. Obando Fertility Rite
B. Moriones Festival D. Pahiyas Festival

3. A festival from Kalibo, Aklan consists of a tribal dance parade with drum music,
costumes, and indigenous accessories to honor the Santo Niño or the Holy Child
Jesus.
A. Ati-Atihan Festival C. Obando Fertility Rite
B. Moriones Festival D. Pahiyas Festival

4. Religious festival held on the third Sunday of January in the City of Cebu to honor
the Santo Niño.
A. Ati-Atihan Festival C. Pahiyas Festival
B. Moriones Festival D. Sinulog Festival

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5. A dance ritual and Catholic festival celebrated every may in Obando, Bulacan. The
fertility dance is both a festival and prayerful appeal for devotees. Couples who are
childless can take this occasion to appeal for heavenly intercession and dance to
please the Virgin of Salambao.
A. Ati-Atihan Festival C. Obando Fertility Rite
B. Moriones Festival D. Pahiyas Festival

6. This festival is a showcase of the rich heritage colorful history, passionate devotion,
and fun-loving spirit of the Ilonggo people.
A. Ati-Atihan Festival C. Moriones Festival
B. Dinagyang Festival D. Pahiyas Festival

7. Celebrated every third weekend of October. It dramatizes the steadfast character

of the Negrenses and symbolizes what the City of Smiles, Bacolod City, do best,
putting on a smiling face even when faced with challenges.
A. Kaamulan Festival C. Masskara Festival
B. Kadayawan Festival D. Panagbenga Festival

8. Held in Baguio, the summer capital of the Philippines, is a month long annual
celebration of a tribute to the city’s beautifully grown flowers and is celebrated in
the month of February.
A. Kaamulan Festival C. Masskara Festival
B. Kadayawan Festival D. Panagbenga Festival

9. Celebrated in Davao City every year in August, a festival of thanksgiving for the
gifts of nature, the wealth of culture and the bounties of harvest.
A. Kaamulan Festival C. Masskara Festival
B. Kadayawan Festival D. Panagbenga Festival

10. An ethnic festival that celebrates the customs and traditions of the seven tribal
groups that originally inhabited the Bukidnon Region, the Matigsalug, Tigwahanun,
Higaunu, Umayamnun, Manobo, Bukidnon and Talaandig.
A. Kaamulan Festival
B. Kadayawan Festival
C. Masskara Festival
D. Panagbenga Festival

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 Additional Activity
Direction: Complete the statements by giving your honest responses. Do this in
your Arts notebook.

1. Festival dances made me realize…

2. I would like to learn more about…

Answer Key

Answers may vary

Additional Activity
10. A 6. B 7. C 8. D 9. B
5. C 1. D 2. B 3. A 4. D
Assessment
Performance activity with rubrics
What I can do
Answers may vary
What I have Learned
Answers may vary
What’s More
7-10. Non-religious Festival
1-6. Religious Festival
What’s New
1. C 2. A 3. D
What’s In
10. G 6. A 7. I 8. C 9. D
5. E 1. H 2. F 3. J 4. B
What I know

References
Siobal, Lourdes R, et.al, Music and Arts of Asia 7, DepEd Bureau of Learning Resources
(DepEd-BLR), First Edition 2017)
https://www.panaynews.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Ati-Atihan-Festival.jpg,
retrieved February 14, 2022.
Chua, Alicia Ivy L., “New category introduced in Sinulog photo contest”. The
Freeman, December 13, 2019,
https://media.philstar.com/images/bites/sinulog2020-01-0723-09-23_2020-01-
19_09-55-00.jpg, retrieved February 14, 2022.

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“Marinduque: Moriones Festival 2015 Schedule of Activities, Marinduque News,
March 30, 2015, https://marinduquenews.com/2015/03/30/marinduque-
moriones-festival-2015-schedule-of-activities/, retrieved February 14, 2022.
“Lucban Pahiyas Festival 2016 Schedule of Activities, How to Get There, Things To
Do and Suggested Itinerary, Pinoy Adventurista, 2016,
https://www.pinoyadventurista.com/2016/03/pahiyas-festival-2016-schedule-
lucban-quezon.html, retrieved February 14, 2022.
Ranoco, Romeo, Reuters, Alamy Stock Photo, May 17, 2008, https://bit.ly/35ZKP5x,
retrieved February 14, 2022.
Philippine Festivals, Wordpress.com, 2017,
https://karlmateo.files.wordpress.com/2017/02/bfbfbf.jpg, retrieved February
14, 2022.
Vito, Jojo, Dinagyang Festival Schedule of Activities, The Happy Trip.com, 2016,
https://thehappytrip.com/2016/01/dinagyang-festival-2016-schedule-activities/,
retrieved February 14, 2022
Layugan, Ivan Jim, In Photos: The floats of Panagbenga Festival 2015, March 1,
2015, https://r3.rappler.com/life-and-style/travel/shareph/baguio/85431-
photos-panagbenga-festival-2015-floats-baguio, retrieved February 14, 2022
Muzones, “Masskara festival in Bacolod: Everything You Need to Know”, Guide to
the Philippines, https://guidetothephilippines.ph/articles/history-
culture/masskara-festival-bacolod-guide, retrieved February 14, 2022.
Mindanaoan Irene, Kaamulan Festival/ 2018 Schedule/ Bukidnon Authentic Ethnic
Festival Philippines, Mindanaoan.com, January 23, 2008,
https://www.mindanaoan.com/2018/01/kaamulan-festival-2018-schedule-
ethnic-festival-bukidnon-philippines/, retrieved February 14, 2022.
What is Kadayawan Festival? And Why You Should Visit Davao!,
https://ajdavaotransport.com/what-is-kadayawan-festival/, retrieved February
14, 2022.
Human Paper Doll, https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/144115256812522156/, retrieved
February 15, 2022

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