Arts Flashcards
An extravagant and colorful affair in the quiet town of Lucban, held in honor of San Isidro Labrador and is the farmers‘ thanksgiving for a rich and bountiful harvest. Townspeople prepare many things for this festival, among them the all-important, Kipling.
Pahiyas
This festival is held during the Holy Week (last week of Lent - 40 day period of fasting beginning on Ash Wednesday and ending on Saturday before Easter).
Moriones festival
a festival in honor of the Santo Niño and is celebrated by rejoicing and energetic merriment on the streets. The name means make-believe Atis.
Ati atihan
commemorates the acceptance of the
Filipino people of Christianity, more specifically, Catholicism, to replace their belief of animalism. The word sulog means river current, which pertains to the dance steps being similar to a river‘s push and pull current.
Sinulog Fest
a showcase of the rich heritage, colorful history, passionate devotion and fun-loving spirit of the Ilonggo people.
Dinagyang festival
means Flowers in May‘. Usually it is also celebrated with flower offerings for the Blessed Virgin Mary in Catholic churches.
Santacruzan/Flores de mayo
Held in Baguio, its English name is “the blooming Flower Festival which means “season of blooming” It’s the annual celebration of the a tribute to the cities beautifully grown flowers and is celebrated in the month of February
Panagbenga
From the combination of the English word mass and Spanish word kara (which means face) It is celebrated every third weekend of October or on the closest weekend to October 19
Masskara fest
An ethnic festival that celebrates the
customs and traditions of the seven
tribal groups that originally inhabited
the Bukidnon Region
Kaamulan fest
Celebrated in Davao City in the month of August, is a festival of thanksgiving for the gifts of nature the wealth of culture and the bounties of harvest and serenity of living that is derived from the Dabawenyong word “madayaw” or good valuable and superior in English
Kadayawan fest
It is said that the name “Balanga” was derived from a kind of pot used for cooking or fetching water. The cooking pot is made of a special clay and locally known as “banga”.
Banga festival
