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What does the term 'fiesta' typically denote?
What does the term 'fiesta' typically denote?
Which festival is celebrated in Cebu on the 3rd Sunday of January?
Which festival is celebrated in Cebu on the 3rd Sunday of January?
What is the meaning of the term 'Pahiyas' in the Pahiyas Festival?
What is the meaning of the term 'Pahiyas' in the Pahiyas Festival?
Which festival is celebrated in Davao City during the 3rd week of August?
Which festival is celebrated in Davao City during the 3rd week of August?
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What is the meaning of the term 'Kadayawan' in the Kadayawan Festival?
What is the meaning of the term 'Kadayawan' in the Kadayawan Festival?
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What is the meaning of the term 'Morion' in the Moriones Festival?
What is the meaning of the term 'Morion' in the Moriones Festival?
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Which festival is celebrated in Bacolod City in October?
Which festival is celebrated in Bacolod City in October?
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Which festival celebrates the Ati-atihan version of Iloilo City?
Which festival celebrates the Ati-atihan version of Iloilo City?
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What is the significance of the Pintados Festival Dance in Leyte?
What is the significance of the Pintados Festival Dance in Leyte?
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Which festival is celebrated in Baguio City on the third Saturday and Sunday of February?
Which festival is celebrated in Baguio City on the third Saturday and Sunday of February?
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What is the meaning of 'Pahiyas' in the Pahiyas Festival held in Lucban, Quezon?
What is the meaning of 'Pahiyas' in the Pahiyas Festival held in Lucban, Quezon?
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What is the main feature of the Moriones Festival held in Marinduque during Holy Week?
What is the main feature of the Moriones Festival held in Marinduque during Holy Week?
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Where is the Kadayawan Festival celebrated?
Where is the Kadayawan Festival celebrated?
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What does the term 'Sinulog' refer to in the Sinulog Festival celebrated in Cebu?
What does the term 'Sinulog' refer to in the Sinulog Festival celebrated in Cebu?
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Study Notes
Philippine Festivals
- A festival is a local or national holiday celebrated by a community, often marked as a fiesta to honor a patron saint.
Sinulog Festival
- Held in Cebu on the 3rd Sunday of January.
- Commemorates Magellan's offering of the Sto. Nino to Hara Amihan.
Ati-atihan Festival
- Held in Kalibo, Aklan on the 3rd Sunday of January.
- Also known as the Sadsad festival.
Dinagyang Festival
- Held in Iloilo on the 4th Sunday of January.
- An Ati-atihan version of Iloilo city.
Panagbenga Festival
- Held in Baguio City on the 3rd Saturday and Sunday of February.
Moriones Festival
- Held in Marinduque during Lent or Holy Week.
- The term "Morion" means helmet or visor.
Pahiyas Festival
- Held in Lucban, Quezon on May 15th.
- Derived from the word "payas" which means to decorate.
Pintados Festival Dance
- Held in Leyte on June 29th.
- Commemorates the heavily tattooed men and women known as "Pintados".
Kadayawan Festival
- Held in Davao City on the 3rd week of August.
- Derived from the word "Madayaw" which means a friendly greeting used to describe something valuable, beautiful, and superior.
MassKara Festival
- Held in Bacolod City in October.
- Commemorates the Don Juan crash.
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Test your knowledge about the vibrant Philippine Festival Dances including Sinulog, Ati-atihan, Dinagyang, and Panagbenga. Learn about the locations, dates, and cultural significance of each festival.
