ARTS

Cards (31)

  • Shadow Puppetry
    Made of animal skins, performs behind a white cloth with light at the back
  • Carillo
    An example of shadow puppetry written by Jose Rizal
  • Carillo
    This is a corridor, awit and religious play
  • Dance Drama
    Retelling of famous national literatures
  • Costume or props
    Important for creating the right "feel" or "ambiance"
  • Comedia
    Play written in verse, comes from 16th century spanish
  • Moro-moro
    Pattern of love affair between a Muslim-Filipino prince and a Christian princess
  • Zarzuela
    Art form of lyric theater, drama, corical in nature
  • Senakulo
    Events from the old and new testaments related to the life of Jesus Christ.
  • Philippine Festivals
    Also known as "fiestas"
  • Quiapo Fiesta
    The feast day of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo Church.
  • Ati-Atihan
    Held annually in January honoring the Santo Niño in the towns of Aklan, Panay Island.
  • Sinulog & Dinagyang Festival 

    Inspired by the Ati-Atihan festival, celebrated in January.
  • Obando Festival or Obando Fertility Rites
    An animist ritual which became a Catholic Festival celebrated every MAY in Obando, Bulacan.
  • Pahiyas Fest
    Showcases houses decorated with colorful "kiping". This a a way of thanksgiving for the bountiful harvests.
  • Moriones Festival
    Men and women in costumes and mask replicating the garb of biblical Roman soldiers as interpreted by locals.
  • Flores de Mayo (Spanish for "flowers of may"
    May devotions to the blessed virgin Mary.
  • Bailes de Luces "Dances of Light"

    Festival of hope and thanksgiving for the blessings received and hope for a prosperous new year. Celebrated in Negros Occidental
  • Higantes Festival
    Celebrated in Angono, Rizal to express gratitude to it's patron Saint Clement. Held on Sunday before town feast on Nov. 23
  • Pintada-Kasadyaan FestivalPintados

    Based on the body-painting tradition of the ancient tattoed "pintados warriors. In honor of Santo Niño always held on June 29
  • Bahaghari Festival 

    Reflects the first Pinamalayeños Joy and thanksgiving for the divine guidance of a rainbow. "Celebration of Colors"
  • Sinigayan Festival
    In honor of Saint Joseph and showcases the best of Sagay City. Held every 3rd week of March
  • Panagbenga Festival

    season of blooming celebrated in Baguio
  • Masskara Festival
    Comes from the English word "mass" and Spanish word "Kara" which means "face". Celebrated in Bacolod
  • Kadayawan Festival

    Celebration of the natures bountiful harvest in Davao. Held every 3rd week of August
  • Kaamulan Festival
    Comes from "amul" which means "to gather" celebrated in Bukidnon
  • Bangus Festival
    Held in Dagupan, Pangasinan in celebration of the cities rich aquaculture specializing in bangus or milkfish
  • Binirayan Festival
    "Where they landed"
  • Malasimbo Festival
    Music and Arts festival serves as a venue for the indigenous peoples of Mindoro/Mangyans
  • Manggahan Festival
    Celebrated in Guimaras
  • Magayon Festival
    About the Mayon volcano And held in the month of May.