Arts 3 Lesson 1: Introduction to Puppetry

What is the primary material used to make string puppets in the Philippines?

What is the purpose of a headdress in a festival performance?

What is the term used to describe the band worn on the head during certain special occasions?

How many festivals do Filipinos celebrate in a year?

What is a common preparation made by street dancers before a festival?

What is the term used to describe an object used to cover the face?

What is the primary purpose of using puppets?

What is the name of the play staged by Dr. Rizal that introduced puppetry in the Philippines?

Which type of puppetry uses puppets made of cloth?

What is the name of the Japanese puppetry style similar to rod puppetry?

What is the unique feature of black theater puppetry?

What is used to move the puppet's head, arms, hands, and feet in string puppetry?

Puppets and Puppetry

Puppets are educational toys used to entertain and teach children, and also to get their attention and participation during storytelling.
Puppetry is the oldest form of art that uses puppets in performances.
In the Philippines, puppetry started during the Spanish colonization when Dr. Rizal staged the play "Carillo" or shadow puppetry.

Types of Puppetry

Hand puppetry: uses puppets made of cloth, with the puppeteer's hand placed inside the neck.
Rod puppetry: similar to bunraku of Japan, where puppets are moved through a rod.
Stick puppetry: uses puppets made of cardboard and a stick.
Shadow puppetry: done with performers placed behind a white cloth with lights at the back of the puppets.
Black theater: uses black light to bring light to the puppet's color and design.
String puppetry: uses puppets made of wood, rubber, or steel, and a string is used to move the puppet's head, arms, hands, and feet.

Headdresses and Masks

A headdress is a band for the head that is usually worn on different occasions, and can be made in various styles and colors.
A mask is an object used to cover the face, and can also be made in various styles and colors.
Filipinos prepare for a long time to have a fun and meaningful activity in celebrations, and headdresses and masks give accent and beauty to the entire performances of the dancers.

Philippine Celebrations

Throughout the year, the Philippines has a lot of celebrations happening in different places.
Filipinos prepare for a long time to have a fun and meaningful activity in celebrations.
Celebrations include amazing float parades, fun games, exciting contests, and street dances.

This lesson introduces pupils to puppetry, its history, and its role in storytelling. It also discusses the origins of puppetry in the Philippines during the Spanish colonization.