Culture and Arts Flashcards
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A Filipino custom derived from the word bayan (nation, town or community). It originated from the practice of volunteers in a community helping a family move by carrying the house itself — a tradition that remains the classic illustration for the concept as a whole.
Bayanihan
Has become an iconic symbol in the Philippines for Christmas, it reminds the Filipino Christians of the star of Bethlehem that guided the Three Wise Men on their way in search of Baby Jesus. The tails of the lantern mimic the rays of the star.
Parol
A traditional Filipino art form where two protagonists debate the merits of a theme - one supporting it and the other arguing against it.
Balagtasan
A Filipino structure developed during the Spanish colonial era, adapted from the local bahay kubo as evidenced by its skeletal structure being a house on stilts.
Bahay na Bato
The biggest and most colourful harvest festival in the Philippines that takes place annually to honour the patron saint of farmers, San Isidro Labrador. Most people head to Lucban to celebrate, as this is where Pahiyas originated, but festivities can be found across the province of Quezon, in towns such as Tayabas, Sariaya, Gumaca and Tiaong.
Pahiyas Festival
A very unique Philippines traditional dance of the Maranao people in Southern Philippines. This involves rich ornamental costumes and a female lead and male lead and other dancers elegantly dancing between rhythmically striking bamboo poles held by the fellow dance troupe.
Singkil
A plank boat adjoined by a carved-out plank edged through pins and dowels. It was first mentioned in the 16th Century in the Chronicles of Pigafetta, and is known as the oldest Pre-Hispanic watercraft found in the Philippines.
Balangay
Instruments from the island of Palawan are noted by having their frets on the front of the neck whereas lutes from other areas can have frets on the sound board. Played by plucking its two strings, one used as a drone and the other for the melody, this family of instruments is used in both solo playing and in small ensembles with zithers, flutes and fiddles.
Kudyapi
From Palawan was used about 2,700 years ago to protect the remains of the dead. This has a beautifully sculpted lid, unlike other burial jars that have simple handles on their rounded covers. This lid features a pair of small, three-dimensional figures on a boat. The figures represent the souls of the dead rowing their way to the afterlife.
Manunggul Jar
This headgear is known to be worn by the Tagalog and Kapampangan peoples of the Philippines. Many other helmet variants are found throughout the islands, each interpreted by different ethnic groups in different styles. Mostly were made from the materials found in the area, including bamboo, palms, and rattan leaves.
Salakot
is a carved human figurine into which a certain class of anito is said to incorporate itself when worshipped.
Bul-ul
A traditional style of courtship, where the men wooed the women by singing beneath her window at nighttime.
Harana
The Filipino word for legend or folktale. The Philippines is rich with these mythical tales that are unique to each region of the country.
Alamat
The staged re-enactment of Christ’s passion and death. It is also known as pasyon y muerte, passion play (Rizal, Bulacan, Bataan, and Pampanga); centurion or hudyuhan (Laguna); tanggal (Bicol region); and pamalandong (Leyte).
Senakulo
Cebu’s grandest festival, the feast is in honor of the Holy Image of Senyor Santo Niño de Cebu.
Sinulog Festival
a traditional hand-woven cloth indigenous to the T’boli people from the Cotabato region. It is woven in order to celebrate and pay tribute to major life events such as birth, life, marriage, or death within the community.
T’nalak
is one of the most well-known and widely-used textiles produced by the weavers of Mindanao.
Malong
Pre-colonial spirits or deities worshipped by indigenous Filipinos.
Anito
The revered sea god of Philippine mythology. Known for his tempestuous nature and unyielding anger, Amanikable rules the ocean with ferocity, often manifesting his wrath in mighty storms and fierce waves.
Amanikable
The practice of making a short pit stop before going home after a wake. The belief is that this will confuse any spirits who are trying to make their way home with you.
Pagpag
The fickle-minded goddess of wind and rain. She was the daughter of Idiyanale and Dimangan and the sister of Dumakulem.
Anitun Tabu
The goddess of love, conception and childbirth and the protector of lovers. She was the daughter of Anagolay and Dumakulem and youngest of all the deities.
Diyan Masalanta
A two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage, which, according to historical accounts, was first introduced in the Philippines during the 18th century.
Kalesa
The visual perception of different hues used in paintings, textiles, and sculptures, often symbolizing emotions, traditions, or social status in Filipino art.
Kulay
