Philippine Folk Music and Instruments

A musical scale, common in Islamic music, having specific pitches.

A musical scale with 8 notes, often influenced by European traditions.

Singing without any instrumental accompaniment.

Vocal music with many notes sung on a single syllable.

Songs created and passed down by people, often about everyday life.

Songs that accompany work, guiding or inspiring tasks.

Traditional songs and chants representing pre-war societies’ traditions.

A type of folk song, often a romantic serenade.

Metal instruments that produce sound when struck or hit.

Stringed instruments that produce sound when plucked, strummed, or bowed.

Drums; instruments with stretched animal skin that produce sound when hit.

Wind instruments that produce sound when air is blown through them.

A love song, serenade, or a man's expression of feelings towards a woman through singing.

A form of Indonesian shadow puppet theatre.

A form of Philippine musical theater.

A form of Vietnamese musical theatre.

A Malaysian and Singaporean festival celebrating the triumph of good over evil, commemorating gods vanquishing a demon.

A Cambodian festival marking the end of the rainy season, featuring boat races and evening music concerts.

A Laotian and Thai festival held right before the wet season, known for music, dance, floats, and competitive rocket launches.

A Vietnamese New Year celebration following the Chinese lunar calendar.

Celebrations unique to different regions with distinctive music, dance, and food that reflect the region’s culture.

Festivals represent a region's history, beliefs, and values through music, dance, and rituals.

Music unifies diverse groups by celebrating together, creating emotional connections and cultural expression.

Festivals consist of unique parties that combine food, music, and art to express the spirit of the location and era.

Celebrations that reflect the values and beliefs of Southeast Asian cultures, often incorporating traditional food, music, and dances.

A Thai festival during which participants abstain from meat and other stimulants to achieve good health and peace of mind. It includes processions of god-mediums performing acts of self-infliction as a test of faith.

A festival in Kalibo, Aklan, commemorating the conversion of Pagan Aetas to Christianity. It features highly rhythmical music using European percussion instruments.

A festival in Iloilo celebrating the conversion of native Negritos to Christianity. It incorporates indigenous percussion and marching band instruments.

A festival in Cebu commemorating the conversion of Muslims to Christianity.

Festivals play a vital role in fostering social cohesion and community bonding by bringing diverse groups together, promoting shared experiences, and strengthening cultural identity.

Maintaining cultural traditions is crucial in the face of globalization and modernization to ensure continuity and prevent the erosion of cultural identity.

Festivals reflect the unique values and beliefs of cultures, often incorporating rituals, symbols, and stories that are deeply embedded in their history and tradition.

A festival held in Bacolod City, known for its parade of performers wearing smiling masks and lively music.

A festival in Baguio City honoring flowers and commemorating the city's resilience after a devastating earthquake.

A parade in Marinduque commemorating the capture of Christ by Roman soldiers.

A traditional Philippine folk dance that imitates a duel between two groups, involving the use of coconut shells and wooden sticks.

Handmade objects created for both practical and decorative purposes, reflecting cultural traditions.

A traditional Filipino men's embroidered shirt, often worn during festivals.

A traditional Filipino women's outfit, consisting of a blouse and skirt, often worn during special occasions.

Celebrations that reflect Filipino traditions, values, and history through music, dance, and art.