WorksheetsPhilippine Festivals: Religious and Non-religious
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 24mins
What are the two types of Philippine Festivals?
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This festival is held every third Sunday of January in honour of Sto. Nino in the island and town of Kalibo, Aklan. The festival means "making like atis".
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It is celebrated every third Sunday of January in Cebu City where Sto. Nino is the centre of festivity. The festival stands for "graceful dance".
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Held in Iloilo city every fourth week of January. It means "merrymaking".
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It is a tribute to Saint Longinus, a commander of the centurions in the Roman army, who was blind in one eye. This festival is celebrated from Holy Monday to Easter Sunday. The mask worn at the festival replicates the attire of the Roman Soldiers mentioned in the bible.
Moriones festival
Ati-Atihan Festival
Sinulog Festival
Carabao Festival
From which festival uses the phrase "Hala! Bira!"?
Sinulog Festival
Santacruzan
Ati-Atihan Festival
Moriones Festival
A religious parade by the Catholic devotees of St. Helena.
Higantes festival
Pahiyas festival
Flores De Mayo
Santacruzan
This festival is a feast in honour of San Isidro de Labrador.
Pahiyas festival
Panagbenga festival
Kadayawan festival
Masskara Festival
What does "Panagbenga" mean?
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What does "Sinulog" mean?
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What does "Flores De Mayo" mean?
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What does "Pahiyas" mean?
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What does "Santacruzan" mean?
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What does "Masskara" mean?
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What does "Ati-atihan" mean?
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What does "Kadayawan" mean?
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What does "Dinagyang" mean?
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When is the Giant Lantern Festival celebrated?
Every Christmas Eve
During the third week of August
Every third weekend of October
Every Holy Week
This festival is the celebration of Good Harvest.
kadayawan festival
masskara festival
giant lantern festival
panagbenga festival
These two festivals are ways of thanksgiving for the gift of nature as shown in their city’s bountiful harvest of fruits and vegetables.
Pahiyas festival
Kadayawan festival
Flores de Mayo
Santacruzan
This festival pays respect to Saint Isidore the Worker - the patron saint of the farmers - and the farmer's work companions - the carabao or water buffalos.
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A celebration to pay homage to the beautiful flowers that bloom in Baguio.
Panagbenga festival
Giant Lantern festival
Carabao festival
Sinulog Festival
What does "Hala! Bira!" stand for?
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What do Philippine Festivals have in common?
What was introduced by the Spaniards and has since then become part of Filipino traditions identified with youth, love, and romance?
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