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What is the main theme of the Sinulog Festival?
What is the main theme of the Sinulog Festival?
What is unique about the Pintados Festival?
What is unique about the Pintados Festival?
In which city is the Dinagyang Festival held?
In which city is the Dinagyang Festival held?
When is the Panagbenga Festival held?
When is the Panagbenga Festival held?
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What is the significance of the MassKara Festival?
What is the significance of the MassKara Festival?
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Which festival features street dancing inspired by the indigenous people of Panay?
Which festival features street dancing inspired by the indigenous people of Panay?
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Study Notes
Philippine Festivals
Dinagyang Festival
- Held in Iloilo City, every 4th Sunday of January
- Celebrates the arrival of Malay settlers in Panay Island and the conversion of the natives to Christianity
- Features street dancing, music, and costumes inspired by the indigenous people of Panay
- Ati-Atihan tribes perform in honor of the Santo Niño (Child Jesus)
Sinulog Festival
- Held in Cebu City, every 3rd Sunday of January
- Celebrates the feast of the Santo Niño (Child Jesus)
- Features colorful street parades, dancing, and music
- Participants wear costumes and headdresses adorned with flowers, feathers, and other decorations
Pintados Festival
- Held in Tacloban City, Leyte, every 29th of June
- Celebrates the arrival of Spanish colonizers and the conversion of the native people to Christianity
- Features body painting, where participants paint their bodies to resemble the tattoos of the ancient warriors
- Includes street dancing, music, and cultural performances
Panagbenga Festival
- Held in Baguio City, every February
- Celebrates the blooming of flowers and the city's title as the "Summer Capital of the Philippines"
- Features street dancing, cultural performances, and flower-filled floats
- Includes a grand parade, cultural shows, and a flower festival
MassKara Festival
- Held in Bacolod City, every 3rd weekend of October
- Celebrates the city's recovery from the 1985 tragedy when a tanker ship collided with a passenger ship, killing thousands
- Features colorful masks and costumes, street dancing, and music
- Includes a grand parade, cultural performances, and a food festival
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Test your knowledge of the vibrant festivals in the Philippines, including Dinagyang, Sinulog, Pintados, Panagbenga, and MassKara. Learn about the history, culture, and traditions behind these celebrations.
