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What is the Sublian Festival known for?
What is the Sublian Festival known for?
- Rhythmic music of drums, trumpets, and native gongs
- Colorful costumes and props
- Imitating the dance of natives before Christianity (correct)
- Grand street parade
What is the significance of yelling 'Pit Senior' during the festival?
What is the significance of yelling 'Pit Senior' during the festival?
- Symbolizing acceptance of Christianity
- Requesting for prayers and thanksgiving
- Expressing gratitude to Santo Nino (correct)
- Demonstrating the rejection of former religious views
Why do different groups of dancers participate in the Sublian Festival?
Why do different groups of dancers participate in the Sublian Festival?
- To celebrate the rejection of former beliefs
- For prayers requests and thanksgiving (correct)
- To showcase colorful attire
- To imitate historical dance styles
What characterizes the Subli dance?
What characterizes the Subli dance?
What does the term 'Subli' mean?
What does the term 'Subli' mean?
Which religious figure is honored during the Sublian Festival in Batangas?
Which religious figure is honored during the Sublian Festival in Batangas?
Which festival is recognized as the 'Mother of Philippine Festivals' by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts?
Which festival is recognized as the 'Mother of Philippine Festivals' by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts?
What is the significance of the term 'Ati-atihan' in the context of the festival?
What is the significance of the term 'Ati-atihan' in the context of the festival?
What is the main purpose of shouting 'Hala Bira!' and 'Viva Santo Nino!' during the Ati-atihan Festival?
What is the main purpose of shouting 'Hala Bira!' and 'Viva Santo Nino!' during the Ati-atihan Festival?
Which festival is characterized by street dances and colorful costumes in honor of Santo Niño de Cebu?
Which festival is characterized by street dances and colorful costumes in honor of Santo Niño de Cebu?
What is the significance of holding the Ati-atihan Festival annually every third week of January?
What is the significance of holding the Ati-atihan Festival annually every third week of January?
How do participants portray themselves during the Ati-atihan Festival?
How do participants portray themselves during the Ati-atihan Festival?
What does the word 'Morion' refer to in the context of the Moriones Festival?
What does the word 'Morion' refer to in the context of the Moriones Festival?
What is the significance of 'Nilupak' in the Sublian Festival?
What is the significance of 'Nilupak' in the Sublian Festival?
Why did Saint Longinus regain his vision according to the text?
Why did Saint Longinus regain his vision according to the text?
What was the punishment Saint Longinus faced for proclaiming the miracle according to the text?
What was the punishment Saint Longinus faced for proclaiming the miracle according to the text?
In what way do Morions perceive wearing their heavy costumes during the Moriones Festival?
In what way do Morions perceive wearing their heavy costumes during the Moriones Festival?
What is the origin of the word 'Moriones' according to the text?
What is the origin of the word 'Moriones' according to the text?
What is the origin of the word 'Kadayawan' in the context of the festival?
What is the origin of the word 'Kadayawan' in the context of the festival?
What does 'Madayaw' mean?
What does 'Madayaw' mean?
Which festivals featured dances and rituals of thanksgiving in the 1970s?
Which festivals featured dances and rituals of thanksgiving in the 1970s?
What did the Kadayawan Festival use to promote before being called Kadayawan?
What did the Kadayawan Festival use to promote before being called Kadayawan?
What is the main aim of the Ibalong Festival in the Bicol Region?
What is the main aim of the Ibalong Festival in the Bicol Region?
What do people do during the Ibalong Festival in terms of costumes and masks?
What do people do during the Ibalong Festival in terms of costumes and masks?
Study Notes
Philippine Festivals
- Held in Cebu, the Sinulog Festival is a cultural-religious celebration that honors Santo Niño, commemorating the Filipino rejection of their former religious views and acceptance of Christianity.
- The festival features a grand street parade that imitates the native Cebuanos' dancing style before their Christian baptism.
- Participants often shout "Pit Señor" while dancing, believing Santo Niño will hear their prayers and grant their wishes.
Sublian Festival
- Held in Batangas, the Sublian Festival is an annual celebration on July 23rd, showcasing the Batanguenos' love for their town's patrons: the Holy Cross of Bauan and Agoncillo, and the Santo Niño of Batangas City.
- The festival features street dancing, harana, indigenous people's games, and Lupakan, with the sharing of "Nilupak", a delicacy made from cassava, sweet potato, or banana.
Moriones Festival
- Held in Marinduque, the Moriones Festival is a colorful folk-religious celebration during Holy Week, reenacting the story of Saint Longinus.
- "Morion" means helmet, worn by Spanish soldiers during the 16th and 17th centuries, while "Moros" refers to the similar celebration in Valencia, Spain.
- Participants wear Morion costumes for an entire week, only removing them to eat or sleep, as a form of sacrifice.
Kadayawan Festival
- Held in Davao, the Kadayawan Festival is a celebration of thanksgiving for a good harvest, featuring parade floats of fresh fruits and flowers, and street dancing with colorful tribal costumes and accessories.
- Kadayawan comes from the word "Madayaw", meaning thanksgiving for nature's gift, warm and friendly greeting, and describing things that are good, valuable, superior, and beautiful.
Ibalong Festival
- Held in the Bicol Region, the Ibalong Festival aims to express friendliness, enthusiasm, and goodwill to all people, commemorating the three heroes of the Bicol epic: Baltog, Handyong, and Bantong.
- Participants parade in the streets wearing masks and costumes like the heroes and villains of the epic.
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This quiz focuses on identifying musical characteristics of selected Philippine Festivals and theatrical forms through video or live performances. It also covers the origins, cultural background of these festivals, and how music contributes to the overall performance. Explore the rich music culture of Philippine festivals in this quiz.