Detailed Lesson Plan

I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the students shall be able to;
1. Discuss the origin and cultural background of selected Philippine
Festivals;
2. Creates an art craft of a selected Philippine Festival and;
3. Identify the importance of Philippine Festivals.

II. Subject Matter

Topic: Philippine Festivals
Sub Topic: Dinagyang, Ati-atihan, Masskara, Giant Lantern, Sinulog and
Moriones
Reference: Wikipedia, MAPEH for You and Me; Grade 7
FestivalsinthePhilippines.ph
Curriculum Guide Grade VII MAPEH
Materials: Laptop, Art Materials, Speakers

III. Teaching Procedure

A. Preliminary Activities
1. Prayer
2. Greeting
3. Checking of Attendance
4. Checking of Orderliness

B. Developmental Activities
Teacher’s Activities Student’s Activities
1. Review
Before we start our lesson, let’s
have a review of our previous topic. - Yes Sir we’re ready.
Are you ready?

- Sir it was all about religious and

Okay class, what was our lesson non-religious Festivals in the
last time? Philippines.

That’s right! Can you give me - Sir the Religious Festivals in the
examples of religious Festivals in the Philippines are Pahiyas, Fertility
Philippines? Dance, Moriones, Ati-atihan,
Sinulog, Dinagyang and
Santacruzan.

Excellent! How about the non-

religious Festivals in the Philippines? - Sir the non-religious festivals in
the Philippines are
Panagbengga, Maskara,
Very good! It looks that you Kaamulan, Kadayawan.
 really understand our lesson.
2. Motivation
Before we start our lesson, let’s
have an activity. This activity will help
you determine our lesson for today.
Are you ready?

I want you to listen and analyze - Yes Sir we’re ready!

this song. Afterwards we will sing
together.

Are you ready?

- Yes Sir we’re ready!
This song is entitled “Piliin Mo
Ang Pilipinas”.

Minsan natuwa ang may likha

Pitong libong pulo ang ginawa
Mga hiyas na inilatag
Sa malasutlang dagat
At ang bayan nyang pinili
Nasa dulo ng bahag-hari
Kaya't isang libong kulay
Nang aakit kumakaway

Piliin mo rin ang Pilipinas

Kapuluang kwintas ng perlas
Piliin mo yakapin mo
Kayamanan nyang likas
Piliin mo ang Pilipinas - Sir the song is all about the
Philippines.

Now class, what can you say

about the song? - Sir it is about the beauty of the
Philippines.

Yes, that’s right. What else? - Sir we usually hear this song
when promoting the tourist
attractions in the Philippines.
Excellent! Now, where do you
usually hear this song? - Sir we usually hear this song in
some events like festivals in the
Philippines.
That’s right! Any other answer?

Absolutely! All of your answers

are correct!
- Sir it has something to do with
3. Lesson Proper the Philippines.
Now, based on your answers,
what do you think is our lesson for - Sir I think it has something to
today? do with the festivals in the
Philippines.

That’s correct, any other idea?

 1. Discuss the origin and cultural
Perfect! And our lesson for today background of selected
is all about Philippine Festivals and Philippine Festivals.
here are our objectives. Kindly read. 2. Creates an art craft of a selected
Philippine Festival.
3. Identify the importance of
Philippine Festivals.

Class. I know that you have ideas

regarding our topic because some - Yes Sir.
parts of it were already discussed in
our lesson in arts right?
- Sir it is an event where they
celebrate something like their
Good! Now what comes first to patrons.
your mind when you hear the word
Festival?
- Sir it is an event where they
shows and celebrate their
traditions and beliefs.
Correct! Another?

- Festival is an event ordinarily

celebrated by a community and
Excellent! Now, let us define centering on some beliefs and
what Festival is. Kindly read. its religion or traditions.

There are famous Festivals in

the Philippines; will you give examples - (students will give their ideas)
of Festivals in the Philippines that you
know?

Great! All of your answers are

correct! Based on your answers, we
will focus more on the six(6) festivals
in the Philippines.

But before I reveal the six

festivals, I will group you into 2
groups. This activity is called “Team
Learning”. - Yes Sir!

I will give an envelope each - (students will observe the video

group. Inside the envelopes are sets of carefully then unlock what
Festivals with keywords. I will play a festival is being presented with
video then I want you to observe each a short explanation)
video to determine what festival is
being presented. The group who will
identify the video that is being
presented will shout “Viva” . Is that - Dinagyang Festival is a
clear? religious and cultural festival in
Iloilo City, Philippines held on
(play the video) the 4th Sunday of January, right
 after the Sinulog in Cebu and
Ati-Atihan Festival in Kalibo
Aklan.
That’s correct! The first video is
all about Dinagyang Festival. Let us
define what Dinagyang Festival is.
Please read.
- The word “Dinagyang” comes
from Ilonngo word “dagyang”
which means “to make happy”
Dinagyang was also voted as
the Best Tourism event three times in
a row among any other festivals in the
Philippines, it is also the most awarded
festival in the country, because of its - Sir, Dinagyang came from the
legacy, popularity and innovation, it word Dagyang
receives an honor and regarded as
World Class Festival. - Sir, Dinagyang Festival
celebrate every 4th Sunday of
January in Iloilo City.

So the Dinagyang came from

the Ilonggo word dagyang which
means to make happy or fun.
(the teacher will show the picture) - (students will observe the video
carefully then unlock what
Again, Dinagyang Festival came festival is being presented with
from what word? a short explanation)

Very good! When and where

does the Dinagyang Festival
celebrate?

Excellent! Let’s proceed to the

next video, take a look to the paper I gave
you.
- Sir the meaning of Ati-atihan is
(play the video) “to be like aetas”.

Great! Very good! So the second

video is all about Ati-atihan Festival. - Sir because the Spaniard
The Ati-atihan festival is very lively, brought Sto. Nino in the
colorful and it is a weeklong fiesta. It Philippines.
is known as the mother of all festivals
in the Philippines. It is a feast held
annually in honor of Sto. Nino in the
island of Kalibo, Aklan. The
celebration begins in the 3rd week of
January.

Is there anyone who knows the

meaning of Ati-atihan?
- Sir they celebrate Ati-atihan
That’s right! The meaning of Ati- Festival every 3rd week of
 atihan is “to be like aetas” or “make January in Kalibo,Aklan.
believe in atis”.

Ati-atihan is a celebration of pact

between Spaniards and Aetas. Do you - (students will observe the video
have an idea why? carefully then unlock what
festival is being presented with
That’s correct! Spaniards a short explanation)
brought Sto. Nino in the Philippines.

- Masskara Festival is an annual

They yell “Viva Sto. Nino” meaning festival with highlights held
“Mabuhay Sto. Nino” and “Hala every fourth Sunday of October
Bira”means cheer a person to give it in Bacolod, Philippines.
all he’s got.

Again, when and where does Ati-

atihan celebrate?

- The mask motif of the festival

Very good! Now, here’s the third has changed from masks
video, again take a look to the paper I influenced by native Filipinos to
gave you. those influenced by the Carnival
of Venice and Rio Carnival.
(play the video)

Great! The third video is all

about Masskara Festival. Kindly read.
- Sir Masskara came from the
spanish word Mascara means
Okay, so Masskara Festival mask and Cara means face.
celebrates every 4th of October in Bacolod ,
Philippines Masskara Festival came from the
Spanish word “Mascara’ means mask and
“cara’ means face. - Sir Masskara Festival is held
every 4th Sunday of October in
Kindly read. Bacolod City.

Since it is a prominent feature of

the - (students will observe the video
festival and are always adorned with carefully then unlock what
smiling faces, giving rise to Bacolod festival is being presented with
being a short explanation)
called the “City of Smiles”.

Again class, Masskara came

from what word?
 Excellent! How about the place
and date of Masskara Festival?

Very good! It seems that you

really understand our lesson. Here’s
the fourth video. Observe carefully and find
the keywords.

(play the video)

- Sir they celebrate Giant Lantern

That’s right! The fourth video is Festival every December 15
the until January 2 in San Fernando
Giant Lantern Festival. City.

The Giant Lantern Festival is an

annual festival held in mid- December
in the City of San Fernando in the
Philippines.
- (students will observe the video
(show pictures) carefully then unlock what
festival is being presented with
The festival features a a short explanation)
competition of giant lanterns. Because
of the popularity of the festival, the
city has been nicknamed the
“Christmas Capital of the Philippines.
- The festival is characterized by
(show pictures) a very long parade with many
groups of people dressed in
They celebrate the Giant Lantern colourful costumes, finding their
Festival on December 15 until January way through the streets while
2 in the City of San Fernando, dancing the Sinulog.
Philippines.
- This Sinulog dance is now the
traditional ritual dance in honor
When and where does the Giant of Santo Niño. The dance is
Latern Festival celebrate? accompanied by the sound of
the drums while the dancers
move two steps forward
followed by one step backward.
Very Good.

- Shouting is necessary because

Here’s the fifth video. Observe the pilgrims have to be sure
carefully. Take a look to the paper I that they will be heard by the
gave you earlier. Santo Niño.
“Pit Señor! Señor Santo Niño,
(play the video) Manoy Kiloy...." means “to call
upon, ask and plead. Thank you
for the baby boy”
Yes, that’s right! The fifth video
is the Sinulog Festival. Kindly read. - The famous Sinulog festival in
Cebu City is held every year on
the third Sunday of January.

(show video)

- Sir Sinulog Festival centers

(the teacher will show the step Santo Nino.
pattern)
Now I want you to stand up and
do the step pattern.
- Sir the step pattern of Sinulog
Festival is two steps forward
and one step backward.

- Sir Its Moriones Festival

Again, who is the center of

celebration
in Sinulog Festival.

- The "Moriones" are men and

Great! How about the Step women in costumes and masks
pattern of Sinulog Festival? replicating the garb of biblical
Roman soldiers as interpreted
by local folks.
Very good! Now, pay attention to
this video. - The participants use morion
masks to depict the Roman
(play the video) soldiers and Syrian mercenaries
within the story of the Passion
of the Christ.
That’s right! The video presents
the Moriones Festival. - The Moriones refers to the
masked and costumed penitents
Kindly read. who march around the town for
seven days searching for Saint
Longinus.

- They celebrate Moriones

Festival every Holy week in
Marinduque.

When we say mercenaries it

means soldier.
- (students will share their ideas)
 Who among you know the story - Sir they celebrate Moriones
of St. Longinus? Festival every Holy week in
Marinduque.
That’s right! St. Longinus is a
Roman centurion who was blind in one - Sir the center of celebration in
eye. He struck Jesus Christ in the Moriones Festival is St.
body, and then the blood of Jesus Christ Longinus and the Passion of the
dropped to his eyes and magically healed his Christ.
blind eyes. Afterwards, he believed in Jesus
Christ and developed his faith to God. - Sir they use Morion mask.
And then he became a Saint.

Again, when and where does the - Yes Sir

celebration of Moriones Festival being
held?
- (students will give their ideas)

Very good! Who is the center of

celebration in Moriones Festival?

Excellent! What kind of mask do

Marinduque people use?

That’s right! Now, I have a

question, do you think Festivals in the
Philippines are important?
- (students will ask if they have a
Why? question)

Very good! All of your answers

are correct. Festivals in the
Philippines are important because;
1. It restores moral and social values.
2. We discover new interest. - Sir little flags or Banderitas
3. It teaches us to love diversities. - Sir Masks
- Sir flowers
4. It can help our country to increase
our economy.
5. It preserves our traditions and
beliefs.
- Yes, Sir we’re ready.

Is that clear?
Do you have any questions?
4. Generalization
- Ati-atihan Festival
To see if you really understand our
lesson, let’s have an activity.
- Dinagyang Festival held every
This activity is called “Sing, fourth Sunday of January in
Stop, and Answer”. But before that, I Iloilo City.
have a question. What do you usually
see in a festival? What common - Morion Mask
designs and display?

- Two steps forward and one step

That’s right! I have here a Little backward
Flags or Banderitas. Inside these
Banderitas are questions. You will pass - Giant Lantern Festival
this to your classmates while the
music is playing. When the music
stops, the person who has the
Banderitas will answer the question
inside. Are you ready?

(play the music “Piliin ang Pilipinas”)

Questions:
1. It is known as the mother of all
festivals in the Philippines.

2. When and where does the

Dinagyang Festival being held?

3. What mask does the Marinduque

people used in Moriones Festival?

4. Dance Pattern of Sinulog Festival?

5. A festival held in mid- December in

the City of San Fernando.

Excellent! It seems that you really

understand our lesson for today.

5. Application
Let’s have another activity. I will
group you in to 2.

(the teacher will group the students)

In this activity, your group will

make your own festival art craft that
you will choose in this box.

I need one representative from

each group then pick here in the box
on what festival you are going to do.
 Is that clear?

You will be guided by these

rubrics.
15 10 5
Creativity Slightly Not aligned
Aligned in
aligned in in the topic
the topic
the topic at all
15 10 5
Uniquene
ss Kinda Very
Unique
unique common
style

15 10 5
Team Some of All of the
work All of the the members
members members were not
cooperate cooperate cooperate
at all

IV. Evaluation
A. Identify the following.

1. This festival shouts “Hala Bira” and “Viva Santo Nino”.

2. It is known as the City of Smiles?

3. Where the Dinagyang Festival is being held?

4. Known as the “Mother of all Fiesta” in the Philippines?

5. Is the festival held during Holy Week on the island of Marinduque,

Philippines?

V. Assignment
Research;
1. What are the different theatrical forms in the Philippines?