Arts

• The Philippines is known as home of rich, colorful and lively festivals
• 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
• PAHIYAS


  A 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
• Making of Kipling


  1. Selection of leaves

  2. Cutting and cleaning leaves

  3. Mixing paste quietly

  4. Spreading paste on leaves

  5. Steaming for 30 minutes

  6. Drying under shade

  7. Peeling off and stacking

  8. Compressing for half a day

  9. Storing
• OBANDO FERTILITY RITE


  A dance ritual and Catholic festival celebrated every May in Obando, Bulacan to honor and beseech Obando's three patron saints: San Pascual, Santa Clara and Nuestra Señora de Salambáo
• OBANDO FERTILITY RITE


  • Locals and pilgrims dressed in traditional costumes, dance and sing in the town's streets
  • Couples who are childless can appeal for heavenly intercession and dance to please the Virgin of Salambao
• MORIONES


  A costume worn by Marinduquenos on the western side of Marinduque during the Holy Week, depicting the story of St. Longinus, the Roman centurion that miraculously gained his eyesight when his eye was hit by Jesus' blood
• MORIONES


  • Colorful and realistic Roman costumes, vividly painted masks and brightly colored tunics
  • Wearer identities remain anonymous till the end of the festival
• ATI-ATIHAN


  A festival in honor of the Santo Niño celebrated by rejoicing and energetic merriment on the streets, named after the Ati, the indigenous natives of the island
• ATI-ATIHAN


  • People partake by painting their faces in many different ways and designs and dress in creative, outstanding costumes
  • Native dance competition that runs for several days throughout the festival
• SINULOG


  A native dance that commemorates the acceptance of the Filipino people of Christianity, more specifically, Catholicism, to replace their belief of paganism
• SINULOG


  • Grand street parade that lasts almost a whole day where the Sinulog participants are decked in brightly colored costumes, usually similar to the Sto. Niños they display
  • Fluvial Procession held the day before the Sinulog festival, with a decorated pump boat honoring the Sto. Niño
• DINAGYANG


  A festival in Iloilo that is a showcase of the rich heritage, colorful history, passionate devotion and fun-loving spirit of the Ilonggo people, tracing its roots as a thanksgiving celebration in honor of Senyor Santo Niño
• DINAGYANG


  • Colorful costumes and headdresses representing the celebration full of joy and wonder
  • Warriors dressed in colorful Aeta costumes dancing rhythmically and performing various complicated formations to the thunderous beat of the drums
• STA CRUZAN


  One of the most popular and biggest celebrations during May, also known as Flores de Mayo, which includes flower offerings for the Blessed Virgin Mary in Catholic churches
• STA CRUZAN


  • Portrayal of characters depicting personalities and roles, usually recognized by an icon or symbol they carry during a parade or procession
• KASINAGAN


  The new name for the annual Fiesta celebration in the town of Pilar, Bataan, coined from the Filipino word "sinag" which means glow or bright light, inspired by the glowing light from Nuestra Señora Del Pilar's crown