contemporary arts festivals & rituals: representation of PH arts

• common to every region

• the celebration of festivals has become collaborative art that
involves many arts forms & styles
• involves working as a team
• each person contributes in some significant way to the work of festivals
art Sinulog Santo Niño Festival, center of Santo 3rd Sunday
(Cebu) Niño Catholic Celeb in the PH of Jan.
th
Dinagyang in honor of the Santo Niño, 4 Sunday
examples: (Iloilo) commemorating the Arrival of Malay of Jan.
Settlers in Panay & selling the island
to them by the Atis
“The Langue Lounge”
Ati- Atihan in honor of the Santo Niño 3rd Sunday
by Jose Tence Ruiz (Kalibo) (Ati- Atihans: make- believed artists, of Jan.
: the idea is the brainchild of Ruiz but the execution of the entire “hala bira!”)
work has been done by several artists Pahiyas in honor of San Isidro Labrador, May 15th
thanksgiving feast for a beautiful
Chapel of Holy Sacrifice in UP Diliman harvest
four national artists involved: Moriones reenacts the story of Longinus, the Holy Week
1. Arch. Leandro Locsin- design the building (Marinduque) centurion of who pierced the side of of Lent
2. Napoleon Abueva- carved the main crosses at the altar Jesus Christ in the cross
3. Vicente Manansala- painted the Station of the Cross Pamulinawen honors our Lady of Peace Feb 10th
4. Arturo Luz- mosaic floor surrounding the altar (Laoag,
Ilocos Norte)
facts Sambali honors our Lady of Piat, last week of
: in 2005 the chapel was recognized as a National Historical (Piat, commemorates sambali tribe who June
Cagayan) converted to christianity (week- long)
Landmark by the National Historical Institute and Cultural Treasure
by the National Museum of the PH
: “is a masterpiece of artistry & ingenuity”- Ambeth Ocampo, thanksgiving festivals
Chairman of the National Historical Institute Tabako gratitude for bountiful harvest last week of
(Candan, March
Ilocos Sur)
Butanding butanding season, giving thanks for April 28- 30
(Bicol) eh blessings given to the people of
Donsol, Sorsogon
Kadayawan thanksgiving for gifts of nature and a 3rd week of
(Dav) celeb of life Aug
 festivals honoring events and specialties
artist need physical materials to work on. they are the means by
Panagbenga flowers, revive the city’s industry after the Feb.
which the artist makes their feelings or thought visible.
(Baguio) devastation of 1990 Luzon earthquake
Pattarday founding anniv, 1st
2 forms of materials for visual design
(Santiago the Ybang word pattarday means “unity” week
1. support
City, of
Cagayan) May - primary material of which work of art is made
Maskara pays tribute to the sugar industry 3rd - ex. paper, canvas, stone, textile
(Bacolod) week 2. medium
of Oct - substance applied to the support
F’lomolok showcases local products of the region, Sep. - ex. crayon, paint, dye
(Polomolok) F’lomolok is a B’laan term for “hunting
grounds” in music composition and literary arts, the support is the paper and
the tangible medium is the ink.
food specialties fest in Ilocos Region
1. Empanada- Bantac, every Dec. Late Levi Celerio
2. Pinakbet, bagnet, & exotic food- Gameng Festival of : national artist for music
Solosona, Jan. : fond of using leaf w/ his lips humming in musical stones
3. Bangus- Dagupan City, April to 1st week of May
christmas carols using tin cans and stick stones
Fluvial Parade
- Our Lady of Peñafrancia in Naga City Banda Kawayan
- every sep. (formerly PUP Banda Kawayan)
: bamboo instruments
rituals & rights : they are recognize in other countries
• series of ceremonies or prescribed actions performed for a
specific purpose materials
• ceremonial rites, religious rites, marriage rituals, passage rites 1. rondalla
• can be simple or complex, private or public, few mins or days - stringed instruments played w/ a pick
• often accompanied by dancing - was carry- over from our Spanish heritage
- picks are made from tortoise shell
why does it exist? - some are banduria, octavina, and laud
: there is a belief about interrelationship of a man, nature, and the 2. gangsa
spirit world and that balanced must be maintained to achieve the - played in cordillera region
state of order & harmony
: baylan (priest)- performs the rite, shaman- other rituals, seer or
healer- acts as the intermediary between man & the spirit world,
using art of magic
3. kalaleng or tangali
- nose flute
can be defined in 2 ways:
- made of bamboo
1. process or method that makes use of materials on- hand
2. skill of the artist to execute his or her work to produce the
4. tongatong
effect he or she wants to achieve
- bamboo percussion instrument
- used by kalinga people
diverse techniques for diff art forms
• writing technique is a the way a writer arranges words and
5. solibao
- hallow wooden igorot drum topped thoughts to create moods or atmospheres or to evoke the
feeling he or she wants to express.
w/ pigskin and the ulibaw or jew’s harp
• musical technique is the way musician handles his or her
instrument to interpret musical composition and express the
feeling he or she wants to evoke.
6. kulintang • visual artist technique is his or her approach using the
- set of gongs placed on a narrow medium to come out with the desired result
supporting table played by • acting technique is the manner of using facial expressions,
Maguindanao people gestures, and body movements to portray a character
• dance technique is the way of moving one’s body to express
an emotion or desired state condition.

7. bakya choreography techniques

- wooden shoes involves human movement and form within the elements of time,
- choreograph by mentors space and shape
Tony Fabella & Eddie Elejar 2 fundamental dance methods in choreography
1. planned- the choreographer prescribes the movements and
forms in detail, giving little or no opportunity for the dancers
to be creative.
crossover and hybridization are today’s materials 2. improvisation- choreographer allows the dancers freedom to
interpret the general instructions

traditional techniques are still being used:

• mirroring – technique where dancers face each other while
doing the same steps.
• retrograde- reverse performance of a sequence of dance steps
• canon- dancers performing similar steps in a successive
manner
• levels – varying positions of dancers
• shadowing- technique where dancers is standing behind
another while doing the same steps
• unison- unanimous performance of steps
filipino choreographers techniques in visual design
1. Lucrecia R. Urtula – bayanihan dance company personal- it is developed gradually; it cannot be done otherwise.
2. Leonor Orosa Goquinco- of Filipinescas Dance company Artworks and art productions are made up of different materials and
3. Ramon Obusan- folkloric group techniques: traditional, alternatives, improvised, or Avant-grade
4. Alice Reyes – ballet Philippines

feature that is not as evident because it is a part of the creative

acting technique
process
deal with the characterization of human experience. it is used to
create mood and heighten tension. it involves the coordinates of
experimentations in different art forms:
facial expression, gestures, and speech to produce the emotion of
• experimental cinema- there are independent films, better
feeling called for in the part.
“breathing life” into the character and adding action to words to known as indie films. An indie film is a movie usually
get the meaning across produced with (sometimes without) a relatively small
production outfit, thus, requiring the minimal production
budget
some examples of actors who are honored by their passion in their
art: • CCP has created the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent
1. Daisy Avellana and Fernando Poe, Jr. – National Artist Film Festival, to promote and developed the indie film. This
2. Lea Salonga- Tony Award winner festival showcases various indie films during the months of
3. Nora Aunor and Gina Pareño- International award winner July and August. In this festival, ten filmmakers compete
for the prestigious Balanghai Award.
director: guides the actor in the accuracy of his or her movements • In visual design, performance art (also called art in action or
and gestures on the stage happenings) is usually done in public, where an artist or
playwright: takes care of the lines that serve a vital role in a play several members perform the artwork on-the-spot
• Parks have been the starting point of experimental art
forms, like the lights and sound show in which popular in the
cinematic techniques major cities in the country. This innovative production
vary from its screenplay, cinematography, special effects, sound started in France in the 1950s and is called “Son et
effects and editing. Lumiere.” It is a form of outdoor nighttime entertainment
• One of the most-talked about filmmakers in the 21st century consisting of several lighting effects accompanied by
is Jarrold Tarog synchronized music.
• Heneral Luna- Film Academy of the Philippines chose
Heneral Luna to represent the country in the 88th Academy
Award for best Foreign Language Film.
emergence of digital technology has given rise to new
literary techniques directions in the arts. Digital Technology is the new medium
deliberate constructions of language which an author uses to
convey meaning digitalization in different art forms
• in architecture. The CAD (Computer Aid Design) has
taken over and replaced the work of the draftsman.
• in visual design, several types of digital media art have The Visayan Islands Visual Arts Exchange and Conference (VIVAX
appeared, such as virtual reality, net art, virtual installation, Excon) founded in 1990 by Black Artist of Asia is an organized
digital imaging and animation. some software programs are biennale aimed to promote and showcase the visual arts that are
InkScape, GIMP, MS Paint, and Adobe Photoshop reflective of cultural influences, historical heritage, and current
• Another notable innovation in experimental art is the issues of the different regions.
interactive art. This type of art allows the spectator to be
literally part of the artwork. The most popular kind of interactive In Cebu, “One Visayas, One people, One Destiny Fest” was held.
art is called optical art or 3D art or trick art The goal of the fest was to create unity among the different regions
• in literature, there are e-books, animated poetry, interactive in the Visayas.
fiction, and hypertext fiction and poetry. Frank G. Rivera-
“textula” In Mindanao, several groups have also worked to propagate the
• choreography uses technology for dance notations and rich arts and culture of the Southern regions. One of them is Ani sa
interactive techniques, breeding new form of choreographic Dulang Mindanao (MINDULAN).
practice
• Theater and cinema use same digital processes as music, but
added to these, theater and cinema use this technology to production team
enhance and innovate visual, lighting and sound effects composed of painters, drafters, muralists, and the like for a visual
together with the performers onstage or on the screen. design; engineers and architects for an architecture; directors,
screenplay writers, and actors for film; play writes actors and
directors for theatre; and many others

writers
When NCAA was formed, it was mandated to facilitate the is involved in the creation and development of the concept and the
organizations of regional and local councils for culture and the arts, script that will be used in the performance
to ensure a broad nationwide, people-based participation in the
director
formulation of plans, the enforcement of culture-related laws and
regulations, the implementation of programs/projects and the overall supervisor of the team
review of funding requirements.
Examples: choreographer
designs and arranges the dance steps and movements of the
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) of Great Britain. It is one
outreach program which came after the devastating Typhoon individual performers and envision the entire ensemble as whole
Yolanda in Leyte. piece

actors/ performers
Commission on Dramatic Arts (CDA), they ensure a continuing
linkage among theater groups in the different regions of Luzon, more defined roles
Visayas and Mindanao.
backstage crew
responsible for the safety of the backstage area during all
The Luzon Theater Network organized in 1995 the first regional
theater activity called “The First Lusong 95 Theater Festival.” performances
concept
suggestions are respected and accepted in a non-judgmental
manner

plan
planning is necessary in any venture

presentation
day of the performance arrives and everyone is tense

feedback
all about constructive criticism