18 Questions
What does the term 'Kadayawan' mean?
Celebration of good harvest
Which festival originated from tribal festivals of the 'Lumad' and Muslim tribes in Davao?
Kadayawan Festival
What is the main purpose of the Ibalong Festival celebrated in the Bicol Region?
To commemorate epic heroes
Which festival features parade floats of fresh fruits and flowers in celebration of thanksgiving for good harvest?
Kadayawan Festival
In which festival do people parade in the streets wearing masks and costumes resembling heroes and villains of an epic?
Moriones Festival
What was the original name for the Kadayawan Festival that aimed to promote Davao's icons?
'Duwaling'
What is the significance of the word 'Morion' in the Moriones Festival?
It refers to the helmet worn by Roman soldiers during the festival.
What is the main reenactment story of the Moriones Festival?
Saint Longinus regaining his vision after a miracle.
What makes the Sublian Festival unique among other festivals mentioned?
It involves the sharing of 'Nilupak,' a delicacy made from cassava.
What event does the Moriones Festival take place during?
Holy Week
How do the Morions perceive wearing their costumes during the festival?
As a sacrifice due to walking around under the hot sun in heavy masks.
Which festival features street dancing, harana, and indigenous people games?
Ati-atihan Festival
What festival is hailed as the 'Mother of Philippine Festivals' by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts?
Ati-atihan Festival
Which festival is known for its participants portraying the natives of Kalibo, Aklan called 'Ati or Aetas'?
Ati-atihan Festival
During which festival do people cheer and shout 'Hala Bira!' and 'Viva Santo Nino!' to encourage enthusiasm and continuous dancing?
Ati-atihan Festival
Which festival is a religious festival characterized by appealing music, colorful costumes, props, and street dances in honor of Santo Niño de Cebu?
Sinulog Festival
Which festival is known for starting during the 16th century and consists of a tribal dance parade with drum music?
Ati-atihan Festival
Which festival is NOT mentioned in the provided text among the festivals of Aklan, Cebu, Batangas, Marinduque, Davao, and Bicol?
Sublian Festival
Study Notes
Philippine Festivals
- Sublian Festival features street dancing, harana, indigenous people games, and Lupakan, and sharing of "Nilupak", a delicacy made from cassava, sweet potato, or banana.
Moriones Festival
- Moriones Festival is a colorful folk-religious festival during Holy Week in Marinduque, reenacting the story of Saint Longinus.
- The word "Morion" means helmet used by Spanish soldiers during the conquest in the 16th and 17th century.
- The festival commemorates the centurion who pierced the side of Jesus Christ and regained his vision after drops of blood and water hit his eyes.
Characteristics of Moriones Festival
- Participants wear Morion costumes for an entire week, taking them off only to eat or sleep, as a form of sacrifice.
- They wear heavy wooden masks and thin strap slippers, walking under the hot sun.
- Morions scare children away and court ladies by singing and dancing.
Other Philippine Festivals
- Ati-atihan Festival, also known as the "Mother of Philippine Festivals", is held in Aklan, featuring a tribal dance parade with drum music.
- Sinulog Festival is an annual religious festival in Cebu, characterized by appealing music, colorful costumes, and street dances in honor of Santo Niño de Cebu.
- Kadayawan Festival is held in Davao, celebrating thanksgiving for a good harvest with parade floats, street dancing, and colorful tribal costumes.
- Ibalong Festival is held in the Bicol Region, expressing friendliness, enthusiasm, and goodwill to all people, commemorating the three heroes of the Bicol epic.
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