18 Questions
What is the significance of the image in the context of the Sinulog Festival?
It lays the foundation for the festival, symbolizing faith and devotion
What is the Hiligaynon word that 'Dinagyang' came from?
Dágyang
When is the Dinagyang Festival held annually?
Fourth Sunday of January
What is the central prop of the MassKara Festival?
Mask
Who is credited with naming the MassKara Festival?
Ely Santiago
What was the context in which the MassKara Festival was created?
A series of difficulties and hardship in the island of Negros
What was the purpose of the order given by the Marcos government in 1977?
To boost tourism and development
What is the meaning of the phrase 'Madayaw' in Davaoeño?
Good, valuable, superior or beautiful
What is the source of the name 'Sinulog' in the Sinulog Festival?
A Cebuano verb
What is the significance of the year 1521 in the history of the Sinulog Festival?
The year Ferdinand Magellan arrived in Cebu
What is the common theme among the Ati-atihan Festival, Sinulog Festival, and Kadayawan Festival?
Celebration of life and culture
What is the term used to describe the dance performed during the Sinulog Festival?
Like water current movement
What was the primary crop cultivated in the vast agricultural lands of Negros?
Sugar
What was the main reason for the conception of the MassKara Festival?
To address the suffering of the people and express hope and optimism
How many people were confirmed dead after the MV Don Juan sank?
18
What is the main theme of the Panagbenga Festival?
Flowers and tourism
What was the inspiration for the street dancing in the Panagbenga Festival?
The Bendian, an Ibaloi dance of celebration
What was the devastating event that led to the creation of the Panagbenga Festival?
The 1990 Luzon earthquake
Study Notes
Philippine Festivals History
- The Marcos government ordered the creation of festivals to boost tourism and development in 1977.
Ati-Atihan Festival
- Held in Kalibo, Aklan, every third week of January.
- Done in honor of the Sto. Niño or the Child Jesus.
- Begins with a mass, followed by rhythmic drum beats and street dancing.
- Participants shout "Viva Sto. Niño!" and "Hala Bira!".
- Considered the mother of all festivals in the Philippines.
Kadayawan Festival
- Celebrated in Davao City, every third week of August.
- Derived from the greeting "Madayaw", a Davaoeño word meaning "good, valuable, superior, or beautiful".
- A celebration of life, thanksgiving for nature's gifts, cultural wealth, harvest, and peaceful living.
Sinulog Festival
- Held in Cebu City, every third Sunday of January.
- Originated from the Cebuano adverb "sulog", meaning "like water current movement".
- Describes the two steps forward and one step backward dance.
- Done in honor of the Sto. Niño.
- History dates back to 1521, when Ferdinand Magellan arrived in Cebu.
Dinagyang Festival
- Held in Iloilo City, every fourth Sunday of January.
- A religious and cultural festival in honor of Santo Niño.
- One of the largest festivals in the Philippines.
- Derived from the Hiligaynon word "dágyang", meaning "merrymaking".
Masskara Festival
- Celebrated in Bacolod City, every fourth Sunday of October.
- A festival of many faces, from the Spanish word "cara" meaning face.
- History began in 1980, during a time of financial crisis and hardship.
- Created as an expression of hope, optimism, and resilience amidst challenging times.
Panagbenga Festival
- Held in Baguio City, every month of February.
- One of the longest festivals in the Philippines.
- Created as a tribute to the city's flowers and to rise from the devastation of the 1990 Luzon earthquake.
- Includes floats covered with flowers and street dancing inspired by the Bendian dance.
Test your knowledge of Philippine festivals, including their history and cultural significance. This quiz covers the origins of festivals in the Philippines and highlights a specific celebration in Kalibo, Aklan.
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