GRADE 7 - MAPEH (MUSIC) QUARTER 4 - WEEK 1-2 Music of Philippine Festivals and Theatrical Forms

[Audio] Good day! Welcome to our MAPEH ( MUSIC) subject. In this activity, you will be introduced to the MUSIC OF PHILIPPINE FESTIVALS AND THEATRICAL FORMS. Please read, listen, and understand, the topic that I will provided for you. Do not hesitate to ask questions to me and also ask for support in anyone you think can help you understand the topic..

[Audio] NOW FOR LESSON 1 FESTIVALS OF AKLAN, CEBU BATANGAS, MARINDUQUE, DAVAO AND BICOL The Ati-atihan Festival is known as the wildest of the Philippine festivals which means "make-believe Atis" wherein participants portray the natives of Kalibo, Aklan called, "Ati or Aetas". It is a week-long festival held annually every third week of January that consists of a tribal dance parade with drum music, costumes and indigenous accessories to honor the Santo Nino or the Holy Christ Jesus. People cheer and shout "Hala Bira!" and "Viva Santo Nino!" to encourage enthusiasm and continuous dancing for the duration of the festival..

[Audio] The Sinulog Festival is an annual cultural and religious festival held on the third Sunday of January in the city of Cebu to honor the Santo Nino, commemorate the Filipino rejection of their former religious views, and acceptance of Christianity. This festival is famous among local and international tourists for its grand street parade which imitates the type of dancing done by the natives of Cebu before they were baptized as Christians. The petitioners often yell out 'Pit Senior". They flock to the festival for prayer requests and thanksgiving while dancing, believing that Santo Nino will hear them. Different groups of dancers dressed in colorful attire are accompanied by rhythmic music of the drums, trumpets, and native gongs..

[Audio] The Sublian Festival is an annual celebration on the twenty third day of July reflecting the Batanguenos' commitment and great love to their town's patrons, the holy Cross of Bauan and Agoncillo, and the Santo Nino of Batangas City. It was originally a religious ceremony that involves prayer, eating, dancing the " Subli", and singing verses with strict skeletal melody. This religious commitment was translated to "Subli", a dance local to Batangas. Traditionally, the subli is performed with chanting and accompanied by drums. Subli come from two word: " subsub"(bending your body forward or downward) and Bali or (broken). Thus, throughout the dance, male dancers are in trunk forward bend position to give the impression of broken bodies. At present, the Sublian Festival features street dancing, harana, indigenous people games, and Lupakan ( Nilupak a delicacy made from cassava, sweet potato, or banana)..

[Audio] Moriones Festival is a colorful folk-religious festival during holy week in the island known as the " heart of the Philippines," the island of Marinduque. The festival is a reenactment of the story of Saint Longinus. He was the centurion who pierced the side of Jesus Christ and regain his vision after drops of blood and water hit his eyes. He proclaims the miracle and because of this he was punished to great pain and was beheaded under Pontius Pilate's order. Participants played the rule of Roman soldiers and wear the Morion's costume so that no one can identify them. The Morions wear their costumes for an entire week. Only when they eat or sleep, that they take it off. They perceive this as a form of sacrifice as they must stand and walk around on thin strap slippers under the hot sun while wearing the heavy wooden masks. The Moriones scare children away and court the ladies by singing and dancing for them..

[Audio] Kadayawan Festival is held in Davao every third week of August in celebration of thanksgiving for good harvest with 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 friendliness greeting; and to describe things that are good, valuable, superior, and beautiful. This celebration originated from tribal festivals of the " Lumad" and Muslim tribes of Davao in the 70's featuring the dances and rituals of thanksgiving. It used to be called " Duwaling" to promote Davao's famous icons: the highest peak of the country " Mt. Apo"; King of fruits " Durian", and queen of orchids " Waling-waling"..

[Audio] Ibalong Festival is held in the Bicol Region, aims to express friendliness, enthusiasm, and goodwill to all people. Bicolanos and tourists celebrate the festival to commemorate the three heroes of the Bicol epic in the town of Ibalong namely Baltog, Handyong, Bantong. In this festival, the people parade in the streets wearing masks and costumes like the heroes and villains of the epic..

[Audio] FOR LESSON 2 LETS DISCUSS PHILIPPINE THEATER KOMEDYA, SARSUELA AND BODABIL Komedya comes from 16th century Spanish comedia (play). It is a play written in verse which uses traditional methods of the marcha (march) for entrance or exit, Batalla (choreograph fighting) and magia (magical effects). It is one of the colorful theatrical traditions in the Philippines used by the Spanish as a method to spread Christianity. This theatrical form describes the conflicts of Christians and Muslims. This theatrical performance spread instantly but was criticized because of its lack of national importance and realism..

[Audio] The two types of Komedya: Secular Komedya usually performed in town celebrations. An example of secular komedya popularized in the 1600's is the " Moro-moro", which uses stories that revolve around kings, queens, princes, princesses, animals, and supernatural beings. Most of the time, it portrays the clash between Christians and Filipino Muslims. Another type of Secular Komedya in Nueva Ecija is the " Tibag" or " Arakyo" that is performed during Santacruzan. It is a reenactment of the search for the Holy Cross by Queen Helena and her son Emperor Constantine. 2. Religious Komedya Mostly performed to enhance religious festivities. It focuses on the life of religious icons ( Jesus Christ, St. Michael, and other patron saints.) Examples are Siete Palabras, Comedia de San Miguel and Senakulo; the lenten presentation of Passion of Christ..

[Audio] Sarsuela is an art form of lyric theater drama, comical in nature and it is incorporated with singing, dancing, and dialogue. It is a play in prose. Sarsuela originated from Spain and was made popular in the Philippines in the 1800's. It portrays the typical Filipino realities and stories and social relations which viewers can relate in their lives such as elections and feasts, marriage and family, vices, and values. Walang Sugat is one of the most famous Sarsuela in the country..

[Audio] Bodabil is another stage show that became popular during the Japanese period based on the Frenc vaudeville. These were called stage show during Japanese occupation and later variety shows. Bodabil was developed because city growers wanted to uplift their emotional stability from the usual stage acts to a stage presentation featuring comedy, musical, monologue, skits, impersonators, acrobats, and even magical acts. Bodabil forms musical trends and musicians; performers; and performance genres. The entertainers helped to make jazz and blues popular and admired in our country. Here are sample pictures of the different Bodabil stars: BAYANI CASIMIRO DOLPHY ROGELIO DELA ROSA CHICHAY TOGO AND PUGO I hope you will experience meaningful learning and gain a deep understanding of the lessons amidst the COVID- 19 pandemic. Say to yourself with confidence, "I CAN DO IT!" Stay safe! Stay learning! God bless!.