Folk Arts of Philippine Provinces

Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan are the four provinces which make up Region IV-B or _____. All these provinces have a rich culture and folk art tradition.

• MIMAROPA

• Mindoro

• Woven textiles by Hanunuo

• Rattan baskets

_____ is the home to the Mangyans. Mangyans are made up of eight indigenous tribes related by language, culture, and religion.

At present, Mangyan culture is preserved and documented by the Mangyan Heritage Center located in Calapan, Oriental Mindoro.

• MIMAROPA

• Mindoro

• Woven textiles by Hanunuo

• Rattan baskets

Mangyan mothers of Mansalay and Bulalacao, like the ramit textiles woven on back strap looms called harablon featuring intricate geometric patterns.

• MIMAROPA

• Mindoro

• Woven textiles by Hanunuo

• Rattan baskets

by the Alangan Mangyans of Naujan.

• MIMAROPA

• Mindoro

• Woven textiles by Hanunuo

• Rattan baskets

by Iraya Mangyans of Puerto Galera and San Teodoro.

• Nito baskets

• Beaded items

• Marinduque

• Moriones Festival

• Romblon

by the Alangan and Hanunuo Mangyans

• Nito baskets

• Beaded items

• Marinduque

• Moriones Festival

• Romblon

The heart shaped island of _____ is known as the smallest province in the Southern Tagalog region.

_____ has no indigenous groups except Tagalogs. Their products include potteries, ceramics, and mats woven from the buri or raffia plants.

• Nito baskets

• Beaded items

• Marinduque

• Moriones Festival

• Romblon

Marinduque is also known for the _____, one of the most colorful festivals held during Holy Week.

The Moriones are men and women in costumes and masks replicating the biblical Roman soldiers as interpreted by local folks.

Moriones costumes and masks are made of materials like capiz, hardwood, metal, and cloth which are sewn, carved and stitched together laboriously.

• Nito baskets

• Beaded items

• Marinduque

• Moriones Festival

• Romblon

_____ is known for its traditional weaving and basketry. Handicrafts are a major home industry where women are engaged in, but it is for marble that the island is best known for.

_____ is also the name of a variety of pandan plant used in weaving:

a. sleeping mats b. small bags c. boxes and other containers d. backpacks and market totes e. place mats f. trays

• Nito baskets

• Beaded items

• Marinduque

• Moriones Festival

• Romblon

_____ is known as "the last ecological frontier of the Philippines." It is known for its pristine, white sand beaches, amazing landscapes, and high biodiversity. It is a part of Region IV-B.

• Palawan

• Tagbanua

• tepina fabric