ARTS

• 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.