Philippine Cultural Performances Quiz
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Who is considered the 'Mother of Philippine Dancing'?

  • A Filipino Anthropologist
  • Francisca Reyes Aquino (correct)
  • A Cultural Historian
  • A Philippine Folk Dancer

    • What is the name of the Philippine National Dance?

  • Cultural Expression
  • Tinikling (correct)
  • Folkloric Dance
  • Philippine Heritage Dance

    • What is the main challenge faced by traditional dances in the Philippines?

  • Cultural exchange programs with other countries
  • Lack of interest from the younger generation (correct)
  • Inadequate funding for dance performances
  • Limited availability of dance instructors

    • What is the significance of traditional dances in the Philippines?

    <p>They are a means of expressing the beliefs, moods and emotions of a people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Francisca Reyes Aquino's research and documentation of Philippine folk dances?

    <p>To preserve the authenticity of Philippine folk dances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'tinikling' literally mean?

    <p>Tikling-like</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Sinulog Festival signify?

    <p>The people's acceptance of Catholicism and their detachment from paganism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'Ati-Atihan' in the Ati-Atihan Festival?

    <p>To be like the Ati's</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Pamulinawen?

    <p>A courting song to someone, especially a girl when she is angry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of the town's name depicted in the Buyogan Festival?

    <p>A type of bee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nickname of Bacolod City, where the Maskara Festival is celebrated?

    <p>The City of Smiles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the last day of the Sinulog Festival?

    <p>The Grand Parade happens on the third Sunday of January</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Pandanggo sa Ilaw dance characterized by?

    <p>Lively steps and clapping following a 3/4 beat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the Pandanggo dance originate from?

    <p>Lubang Island, Mindoro</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Singkil dance, what do the rhythmic clapping of crisscrossed bamboo poles represent?

    <p>The trees that were falling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the epic legend that the Singkil dance is based on?

    <p>The Darangan story</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the traditional dance that mimics the battle between the Christian and the Muslim Moro tribesmen?

    <p>Maglalatik</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prop is used in the Maglalatik dance?

    <p>Coconut shells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who accompanies the princess in the Singkil dance?

    <p>A loyal slave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who traditionally performs the Singkil dance?

    <p>Ladies of the royalty of Lanao</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Buyogan Festival?

    <p>It is a long-week celebration in honor of St.Francis Xavier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of the name of the Kadayawan Festival?

    <p>It comes from the Dabawenyo word 'dayaw', meaning good, valuable, superior or beautiful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the Lanzones Festival?

    <p>Honoring the bounty harvest of the Lanzones fruit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the Lanzones Festival typically celebrated?

    <p>During the third week of October</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common thread among the festivals mentioned?

    <p>They are all forms of thanksgiving or celebration of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the Lanzones Festival primarily celebrated?

    <p>In the province of Camiguin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Filipino Dances and Festivals

    • Traditional dances are an important part of Filipino cultural heritage, performed during fiestas and other celebrations.

    Singkil

    • A traditional Filipino dance that recounts the epic legend of "Darangan" story of Princess Gandingan.
    • The dance involves two dancers, male and female, who step gracefully in and out of crossed sets of bamboo poles being moved together and apart to the music.
    • The rhythmic clapping of crisscrossed bamboo poles represents the trees that were falling, which the princess gracefully avoids.

    Maglalatik: The Dance of War

    • A traditional dance that mimics the battle between the Christian and the Muslim Moro tribesmen.
    • An all-male dance that uses "bao" or coconut shell as props, also called "Magbabao".
    • The dance signifies the people's acceptance of Catholicism and the detachment from paganism.

    Ati-Atihan Festival

    • Celebrated in honor of the Santo Niño, a Catholic festival.
    • Originated from the peaceful agreement between the new Malay settlers and the island's natives, where the settlers colored their faces with soot to resemble and honor the darker-skinned Aetas.

    Maskara Festival

    • Celebrated annually in Bacolod City, similar to Brazil's Rio Carnival.
    • Literally translates to "many faces," due to the smiling faces of the mask.
    • Nicknamed "The City of Smiles".

    Pamulinawen

    • A courting song used to appease an angry girl.
    • The singer will gladly accept torture over her anger at him.

    Buyogan Festival

    • Celebrated annually in the month of August.
    • Depicts the origin of the town's name in a well-choreographed dance, inspired by the bees (buyog) that the town of Abuyog, Leyte got its name from.

    Tinikling

    • The Philippine National Dance.
    • The name came from the birds locally known as Tikling, and the term tinikling literally means "tikling-like".
    • Usually performed during religious processions at the town fiesta of Binan as a mark of obeisance to the patron saint of the town, San Isidro de Labrador.

    Pandanggo sa Ilaw

    • A dance that requires excellent balancing skill to maintain the stability of three tinggoy, or oil lamps, placed on the head and at the back of each hand.
    • Originated from Lubang Island, Mindoro during the 15th century when the country was colonized by the Spanish.

    Itik-Itik

    • A dance inspired by the movements of a duck, created by Kanang, a young lady from Surigao del Norte.
    • Characterized by short, choppy steps and splashing water on the back while calling to its mate.

    Sinulog Festival

    • Celebrated in honor of Santo Niño, with a forward-backward, flowing movement that people offer as a sign of gratitude.
    • Has environmental preservation dimension, emphasizing the importance of bees in nature preservation and man's health.

    Kadayawan Festival

    • An annual festival in the city of Davao, celebrating the gifts of nature, the wealth of culture, the bounties of harvest, and the serenity of living.
    • Name derives from the friendly greeting "Madayaw", meaning good, valuable, superior, or beautiful.

    Lanzones Festival

    • Celebrated in the province of Camiguin, honoring the bounty harvest of the Lanzones fruit.
    • Main events include the Lanzones Festival Street Dancing and Tableau Competition and the Miss Camiguin Tourism.

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    Test your knowledge about traditional Philippine dances, cultural heritage, and the challenges they face in the modern era. Learn about the significance of Francisca Reyes Aquino and her contributions to Philippine cultural performances.

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