ASIAN FESTIVALS

AND THEATRICAL
FORMS
 OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to

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distinguish the different
theatrical forms and
festivals celebrated across
the Asian region
identify the elements and
principles of Asian art that
can be found in Asian
festivals and theathrical
forms
recognize the unique
characteristics of each of the
Asian festivals and
theatrical forms.
TAIKO DRUM FESTIVALS
LOI KRATHONG/ LANTERN FESTIVAL
FESTIVALS IN
ASIA
CHINESE FESTIVAL

S P R I N G N E W Y E A R F E S T I VA L
This festival is the longest and the most important festivity in the
Chinese calendar. Since the spring season in Chinese calendar
starts with lichun, the first solar term in Chinese calendar year,
and it marks the end of the winter season.

CHINESE FESTIVAL
S P R I N G N E W Y E A R F E S T I VA L
CHINESE FESTIVAL
S P R I N G N E W Y E A R F E S T I VA L
Part of the celebration is the dragon dancing. The dragon dance has been indispensable to Chinese festivals
since ancient times. With the spread of Chinese people and culture all over the
world, the dragon dance has been brought to every corner of the world where there are overseas Chinese
gathered (Cindy, 2021). It has become a symbol of Chinese culture and the dragon symbolizes power, strength
and good luck.

CHINESE FESTIVAL
S P R I N G N E W Y E A R F E S T I VA L
CHINESE ZODIAC SIGN
 CHINESE NEW YEAR’S ARTISTIC SYMBOLS

• The welcoming of the Gods of Wealth and

Prosperity

On the fifth day of New Year, the Chinese

believe that the gods of prosperity will come
down from the heaven.
 CHINESE NEW YEAR’S ARTISTIC SYMBOLS

• The festivals of Lanterns

On the fifth day of New Year is known as the

Festival of Lanterns and marks the end of the
New year celebration.
 CHINESE NEW YEAR’S ARTISTIC SYMBOLS

• The red envelopes

The red envelopes are filled with money.

These are commonly given to children or
unmarried adults with no jobs yet.
In the Chinese culture, color red signifies good
luck, abundance, and happiness.
 CHINESE NEW YEAR’S ARTISTIC SYMBOLS

• The Dragon

On the fifth day of New Year, when many

people have to start going back to their work ,
they also have the Dancing Dragons perform
in front of the office building.

Dragon represents prosperity, good fortune,

and luck.
CHINESE NEW YEAR’S ARTISTIC SYMBOLS

• The Clothing

The girls are usually dressed in red or bright-

colored cheongsam.

• The Family Picture

The taking of family portrait, is an important

ceremony after the relatives are gathered.
CHINESE NEW YEAR’S ARTISTIC SYMBOLS

• The Symbolic Color and Shape

The red diamond shapes are symbols for

arrival of luck, prosperity, blessings, and
happiness. These are displayed on the
entrances of Chinese homes.
CHINESE NEW YEAR’S ARTISTIC SYMBOLS

• The Nian Hua

It is a form of Chinese colored woodblock

printing for decoration during Chinese New
Year. Its original form was a picture of a door
god.
CHINESE NEW YEAR’S ARTISTIC SYMBOLS

• The Food

Families are gothered together at a designated

relative's house for dinner. However,
nowadays, many families are already
celebrating it in hotels or restaurants.
THAI LANTERN FESTIVAL
 • THAI LANTERN FESTIVALS

In Thailand, the festival of lights is celebrated

around the country with Loi Krathong that are
released on water to bring luck and fulfill
wishes.
S P R I N G L A N T E R N F E S T I VA L S
 G I A N T L A N T E R N F E S T I VA L

S A N F E R N A N D O , PA M PA N G A

Christmas Capital of the Philippines

JAPANESE
FESTIVAL/
THEATER
ART
GRAND TAIKO
FESTIVAL
KODO TAIKO DRUM FESTIVAL OF JAPAN

 Held every summer in the town of Ogi on the island of Sdo. Kodo’s main instrument is drum.
 The Japanese word, kodo has two meaning , “hearbeat” and “children of the drum”. Traditionally, the drums
are beaten to drive off the evil spirits. In times of war, they are beaten to give orders and strength to the
warriors.
TAIKO DRUM FESTIVALS
Kodo

 Is a drumming troupe that is based on Ogi on the island of Sado. The group is known for
improving the ancient craft of drumming.
 Kodo drumming group currently performs worldwide to promote Japanese music and
break language and culture barriers through music.