PHILIPPINE

FESTIVALS
Origin
Festivals are famous in the Philippines. It is
characterized by elaborate costumes, Holy
Masses, processions, parades, theatrical
play and reenactments, religious or
cultural rituals, fairs, exhibits, concerts,
pageants, and various games and contests.
Origin
Philippines fiestas are rooted in Christianity. It
dates back to the Spanish colonial period when
many communities of the Catholic Church almost
always had a patron saint assigned to each of
them. Originally encouraged by the Spanish to
coincide with Christian holy days, early festivals
became vital instruments in spreading
Christianity throughout the country.
Origin
Philippine fiestas can be religious, cultural, or both.
Several of these are held to honor the local Roman
Catholic patron saint, to commemorate local
history and culture, to promote the community’s
product, or to celebrate a bountiful harvest.
Some festivals, such as Holy Week and Christmas,
are declared as public holidays, and thus, are
observed and celebrated nationwide.
Festival Events
Name Date range Location
Sinulog Festival January (2nd Sunday), 3rd Cebu, Cebu City
week
Santo Ñino Festival January, (1st week), 3rd Nationwide
Sunday
Feast of the Black 9 January Quiapo, Manila
Nazarene
Panagbenga Festival 26 February (4th week) Baguio City
(Baguio Flower Festival)
Holy Week March to April Nationwide
Pahiyas Festival 14 May to 15 May Lucban and Sariaya,
Quezon
 Basic Dance Steps
DANCE STEP STEP PATTERN
BLECKING STEP PLACE right heel in front/PLACE right heel across your left foot
HOP STEP STEP right foot sideward and HOP on right foot in place
CHANGE STEP STEP right foot sideward, CLOSE your left foot to your right foot,
STEP your right foot in place.
CROSS CHANGE CROSS your right foot over your left foot, STEP left foot sideward,
STEP CLOSE left foot to your right foot, STEP left foot in place
SLIDE STEP SLIDE right foot sideward, CLOSE your left foot to your right foot
MINCING STEP STEP right foot forward, CLOSE left foot to your right foot
(continuous small step movements)
JUMP MOVES JUMP on both feet in place and land on both feet in place