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What is the significance of the chant 'Pit Senor!' in the Sinulog Festival?
What is the significance of the chant 'Pit Senor!' in the Sinulog Festival?
- It means 'Let's party!' in the local language.
- It honors the Senior Santo Niño with reverence. (correct)
- It signifies the end of the festival celebrations.
- It is a traditional blessing chant for good luck.
What makes the Dinagyang Festival unique compared to the Ati-Atihan and Sinulog Festivals?
What makes the Dinagyang Festival unique compared to the Ati-Atihan and Sinulog Festivals?
- It features traditional dances from different regions.
- It is celebrated in February, unlike the other festivals.
- It is focused on floral decorations throughout the celebrations.
- It is known for having its own mascot named Dagoy. (correct)
What is the meaning of 'Panagbenga,' the name of the festival celebrated in Baguio City?
What is the meaning of 'Panagbenga,' the name of the festival celebrated in Baguio City?
- Season of Blooming (correct)
- Cultural Showcase
- Festival of Lights
- Harvest Celebration
What aspect of the Kadayawan Festival makes it stand out as a colorful celebration?
What aspect of the Kadayawan Festival makes it stand out as a colorful celebration?
Which festival features mobile risers as a prominent element in its choreography?
Which festival features mobile risers as a prominent element in its choreography?
What distinguishes the Masskara Festival from other festivals mentioned?
What distinguishes the Masskara Festival from other festivals mentioned?
What is the actual meaning of 'masskara'?
What is the actual meaning of 'masskara'?
What is the significance of the Morion worn by the centurions during the Moriones Festival?
What is the significance of the Morion worn by the centurions during the Moriones Festival?
What does the term 't'nalak' refer to in the context of the festival in Koronadal City?
What does the term 't'nalak' refer to in the context of the festival in Koronadal City?
What aspect do the Pintados and Kasadyaan Festivals celebrate?
What aspect do the Pintados and Kasadyaan Festivals celebrate?
Why was the Pintados Festival merged with the Kasadyaan Festival in recent years?
Why was the Pintados Festival merged with the Kasadyaan Festival in recent years?
What makes Marinduque one of the top destinations during Holy Week in the Philippines?
What makes Marinduque one of the top destinations during Holy Week in the Philippines?
What is the main purpose of festival dances?
What is the main purpose of festival dances?
Which festival celebrates the Sto. Niño and involves revelers wearing colorful costumes and painting their bodies black?
Which festival celebrates the Sto. Niño and involves revelers wearing colorful costumes and painting their bodies black?
What differentiates a religious festival dance from a secular festival dance?
What differentiates a religious festival dance from a secular festival dance?
In which city is the Feast of the Sto. Niño celebrated with a procession, street dancing competition, and a fluvial parade?
In which city is the Feast of the Sto. Niño celebrated with a procession, street dancing competition, and a fluvial parade?
What sets the Ati-Atihan Festival apart from other festivals mentioned?
What sets the Ati-Atihan Festival apart from other festivals mentioned?
Which festival is known for attracting foreign and domestic tourists, eventually leading to an improvement in the quality of life for Filipinos?
Which festival is known for attracting foreign and domestic tourists, eventually leading to an improvement in the quality of life for Filipinos?
Flashcards
What is the significance of the chant 'Pit Senor!' in the Sinulog Festival?
What is the significance of the chant 'Pit Senor!' in the Sinulog Festival?
A chant dedicated to the Senior Santo Niño, signifying reverence.
What makes the Dinagyang Festival unique compared to the Ati-Atihan and Sinulog Festivals?
What makes the Dinagyang Festival unique compared to the Ati-Atihan and Sinulog Festivals?
Known for its mascot, Dagoy, the Dinagyang Festival distinguishes itself from the Ati-Atihan and Sinulog Festivals.
What is the meaning of 'Panagbenga,' the name of the festival celebrated in Baguio City?
What is the meaning of 'Panagbenga,' the name of the festival celebrated in Baguio City?
The name 'Panagbenga' signifies the 'Season of Blooming,' reflecting the vibrant nature of the festival.
What aspect of the Kadayawan Festival makes it stand out as a colorful celebration?
What aspect of the Kadayawan Festival makes it stand out as a colorful celebration?
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Which festival features mobile risers as a prominent element in its choreography?
Which festival features mobile risers as a prominent element in its choreography?
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What distinguishes the Masskara Festival from other festivals mentioned?
What distinguishes the Masskara Festival from other festivals mentioned?
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What is the actual meaning of 'masskara'?
What is the actual meaning of 'masskara'?
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What is the significance of the Morion worn by the centurions during the Moriones Festival?
What is the significance of the Morion worn by the centurions during the Moriones Festival?
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What does the term 't'nalak' refer to in the context of the festival in Koronadal City?
What does the term 't'nalak' refer to in the context of the festival in Koronadal City?
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What aspect do the Pintados and Kasadyaan Festivals celebrate?
What aspect do the Pintados and Kasadyaan Festivals celebrate?
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Why was the Pintados Festival merged with the Kasadyaan Festival in recent years?
Why was the Pintados Festival merged with the Kasadyaan Festival in recent years?
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What makes Marinduque one of the top destinations during Holy Week in the Philippines?
What makes Marinduque one of the top destinations during Holy Week in the Philippines?
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What is the main purpose of festival dances?
What is the main purpose of festival dances?
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Which festival celebrates the Sto. Niño and involves revelers wearing colorful costumes and painting their bodies black?
Which festival celebrates the Sto. Niño and involves revelers wearing colorful costumes and painting their bodies black?
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What differentiates a religious festival dance from a secular festival dance?
What differentiates a religious festival dance from a secular festival dance?
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In which city is the Feast of the Sto. Niño celebrated with a procession, street dancing competition, and a fluvial parade?
In which city is the Feast of the Sto. Niño celebrated with a procession, street dancing competition, and a fluvial parade?
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What sets the Ati-Atihan Festival apart from other festivals mentioned.
What sets the Ati-Atihan Festival apart from other festivals mentioned.
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Which festival is known for attracting foreign and domestic tourists, eventually leading to an improvement in the quality of life for Filipinos?
Which festival is known for attracting foreign and domestic tourists, eventually leading to an improvement in the quality of life for Filipinos?
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Study Notes
Philippine Festivals
- Sinulog Festival is held on the 4th weekend of January in Iloilo City, marked by frenzied revelry to the chant of "Pit Senor!"
- Dinagyang Festival is an adaptation of the Atiatihan Festival, held on the 4th Sunday of January in Iloilo City, featuring the mascot Dagoy and "dinagyang pipes" made from PVC.
- Panagbenga Festival is held in February in Baguio City, meaning "season of blooming" in Kankanaey, featuring floral floats and children dressed as flora and fauna.
Other Festivals
- Kadayawan Festival is held in the 3rd week of August in Davao City, featuring cultural presentations and ethnic shows, and is also a harvest festival.
- Masskara Festival is held on October 19th in Bacolod City, characterized by smiling masks worn by dancers and participants, with "masskara" meaning "a multitude of people" and "face".
- Pintados Festival is held on June 29th in Tacloban City, celebrating the bodypainting traditions of the ancient tattooed "pintados" warriors.
- Moriones Festival is held during Holy Week in Boac, Gasan, and Mogpog, Marinduque, featuring costumed penitents reenacting the search for St. Longinus.
Unique Festivals
- T'nalak Festival is held in July in Koronadal City, South Cotabato, named after the colorful abaca cloth created and woven by the women of the T'boli tribe, with unique designs "dreamed up" by the creators.
Festival Dances
- Festival dances are cultural dances performed to strong beats of percussion instruments, usually in honor of a Patron Saint or in thanksgiving of a bountiful harvest.
- Religious festival dances are in honor of a certain religious icon, while secular or non-religious festival dances are in thanksgiving or celebration of people's industry and bountiful harvest.
- Festival dances draw people's culture by portraying people's ways of life through movements, costumes, and implements inherent to their place of origin.
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Test your knowledge on the Ati-atihan, Sinulog, and Dinagyang Festivals in the Philippines. Learn about the history, traditions, and unique characteristics of these vibrant celebrations that honor the Santo Niño. Explore the differences and similarities between the festivals.
