Sublian Festival Overview

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What is the main highlight of the Sublian Festival?

  • Religious procession
  • Fireworks display
  • Subli dance (correct)
  • Cultural parade

The Sublian Festival is celebrated only in Batangas City.

False (B)

What does the term 'subli' refer to in the context of the festival?

a worship dance of the Holy Cross

Faith is defined as great trust or confidence in something or someone, often linked with strong belief in _____ or a particular religion.

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Match the following terms with their definitions:

<p>Faith = Great trust or confidence in something or someone. Belief = Feeling of being certain that something exists or is true. Sublian Festival = The grandest annual festival in Batangas. Subli Dance = A worship dance of the Holy Cross.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which two elements significantly influence the Sublian Festival?

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The dance movements in the subli are characterized by subtle wrist and finger movements.

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What year did Spanish missionaries first come to Batangas?

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The word 'Sublian' comes from the word 'subli', which is a combination of 'subsub' meaning _____ and 'bali' meaning broken or bent.

<p>falling of head</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is NOT emphasized in the subli dance?

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Faith

Strong trust or belief, especially in God or a religion.

Belief

Certainty about something's truth or existence, often without proof.

Sublian Festival

Annual festival in Batangas, Philippines, celebrating the discovery of the Holy Cross.

Subli Dance

Worship dance in the Sublian Festival focused on the Holy Cross.

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Origin of Subli

Subli comes from 'subsub' (stooping) and 'bali' (broken).

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Subli Dance Movements (Male)

Male dancers leap and strike the ground with bamboo/wooden clappers.

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Subli Dance Movements (Female)

Female dancers move with graceful wrist and finger movements.

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Religious Music

Music used in religious activities to express feelings, love for God, and closeness to beliefs.

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Religious Music Types

Includes hymns, ceremonies, and chants.

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Spanish Missionaries in Batangas

First arrived in 1572.

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Study Notes

Sublian Festival

  • The Sublian Festival in Batangas City is the province's most significant annual festival.
  • It's a two-week celebration, primarily religious, centered on the subli dance.
  • The dance honors the Holy Cross.
  • "Subli" combines "subsub" (falling of the head, stooped position) and "bali" (broken, bent).

Origin and History of Subli

  • Celebrated in Batangas City in July, and in Bauan and Agoncillo in May.
  • Originates from the discovery of the Holy Cross in Alitagtag, Batangas, during Spanish rule.
  • Spanish missionaries arrived in Batangas in 1572.
  • The dance is a devotion to the Sto. Niño and Holy Cross in Batangas City, Bauan, and Agoncillo.

Description of Subli Dance

  • The subli dance involves a fixed sequence of prayers, songs, and dances with drums.
  • Male dancers leap and strike the ground using kalaste (bamboo/wooden clappers).
  • Female dancers wear small-brimmed hats and alampay (scarves).
  • Their movements are characterized by graceful wrist and finger motions.

Significance of Subli

  • Subli is more than a dance; it's a "kaugalian" (custom) that expresses enduring local faith and devotion.
  • The dance represents a story.

Religion and Music Connection

  • Music plays a significant role in religious activities, enabling individuals to express devotion and strengthen their beliefs.
  • Religious music incorporates various forms, including hymns, ceremonies, and chants.

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