PE - Filipino Fiestas and Festival Dances

Question 1

It is a formal way of celebrating that rich culture, and each city or province has a unique way of doing it and an event that showcases the beauty, unity, and creativity of a community.

Answer 1

Festival

Question 2

It is usually celebrated in Aklan and Panay islands every third week of January and is celebrated in honor of the image of the Santo Niño.

Answer 2

Ati-atihan Festival

Question 3

What is the capital of Aklan?

Answer 3

Kalibo

Question 4

In Ati-atihan festival, when is the biggest celebration held?

Answer 4

Third Sunday of January

Question 5

The name ati-atihan means?

Answer 5

To imitate Ati

Question 6

What is the local name for the Aeta people?

Answer 6

Ati

Question 7

What is the Bornean chieftain called?

Answer 7

Datu

Question 8

It happens in Cebu every third Sunday of January and is the
Cebuanos’ way of honoring the image of the Santo Niño, which is one of the most colorful festivals in the Philippines.

Answer 8

Sinulog Festival

Question 9

FILL IN THE BLANKS
Sinulog comes from the word ________ which means _________________, which depicts the forward-backward step of the Sinulog dance.

Answer 9

(1) Sulog
(2) Like water current movement