MGA NAMANANG KAUGALIAN AT TRADISYON

Krisha Deveza

Isabel Gajete

Raychel Ramos

Lyra Tarectecan

MGA NAMANANG TRADISYON

NEW YEAR January 1

Use of fireworks/ firecrackers, preparation of round

food (fruits), Feng Shui, Use of polka dots clothing,

throwing of coins, making noise,

FEAST OF THE BLACK NAZARENE

FEAST OF THE BLACK NAZARENE

 9th of January

brought to Manila by the first group of Augustinian

Recollect friars on May 31, 1606

in the year 1787, then Archbishop of Manila, Basilio

Sancho de Santas Junta y Rufina, ordered the

transfer of the image of the Nazareno to the church

in Quiapo, again providently placed under the

patronage of Saint John the Baptist

FEAST OF THE BLACK NAZARENE

 Black Nazarene made a lot of miraculous things.

These are the survival of the image from the great

fires that destroyed Quiapo Church in 1791 and

1929, the great earthquakes of 1645 and 1863,

and the destructive Bombing of Manila in 1945

during World War II

almost 200 years, the Black Nazarene is carried

into the streets for procession in a "Caroza" or

golden red carriage pulled through the streets of

Quiapo by male devotees clad in maroon

MAHAL NA ARAW (LENT)

-locally called Cuaresma or Semana Santa

-start is: Palm Sunday

-Good Friday is a somber time

-Easter Sunday is a joyful occassion that starts with

salubongOther things done during “mahal na araw”• Pabasa• Senakulo• Penitensya

FLORES DE MAYO

FLORES DE MAYO Flores- flowers

Also known as Flores de Maria (Flowers of Mary)

Believed to originate from the town of Malolos, Bulacan in

1865 when young girls give offerings to the Virgin Mary

out of flowers.

Introduced by the Spaniards in the Philippines and has

since become part of Filipino traditions recognized with

youth, love and romance.

Catholic festival celebrated in the whole month of May

In honor of Virgin Mary

May - Flores de Mayo. A festival celebrated by

farmers as they welcome the fertile season.

Celebrations around towns showcase crops, food and

delicacies. One of the most celebrated festivity is the

"Pahiyas", a colorful festival in Lucban, Quezon

where houses are decorated mainly with dried rice

papers in different shapes and colors. Crops also

accentuate these houses in artistic shapes, and

styles.

1. Methuselah - he is bearded, curved with age, riding a cart

looking preoccupied with toasting some grains of sand in a

pan over a fire. This is a reminder that all that glitters will

end up as dust like what he is toasting.

2. Reyna Banderada - a young lady dressed in a long red

gown carrying a yellow triangular flag. She represents the

coming of Christianity.

3. Aetas - represent the state of the country before the

coming of Christianity. These are the unconverted Filipino

pagans.

4. Reyna Mora - represents the dominant religion before

Christianity (feminine of Moro from the Moslem religion).

5. Reyna Fe - symbolizes the virtue of faith

- the first of the theological virtues.

She carries a cross.

6. Reyna Esperanza - symbolizes the virtue of hope - the

second theological virtue. She carries an anchor.

7. Reyna Caridad - symbolizes the virtue of charity - the

third theological virtue. She carries a red heart.

8. Reyna Abogada - the defender of the poor and the

oppressed. She wears a black graduation cap (toga) and

gown and she carries a big book.

9. Reyna Sentenciada - has her slim hands bound by a

rope. She is the symbol of the innocents who have been

convicted. She is escorted by two Roman soldiers.

10. Reyna Justicia - an image of the "mirror of justice".

She carries a weighing scale and a sword.

11. Reyna Judith - representing Judith of Pethulia who saved her

city from the Assyrians after she beheaded the cruel holoferns.

She carries the head of the beheaded man on one hand and a

sword on the other.

12. Reyna Sheba - who visited the famous King Solomon and

was overwhelmed by his wisdom, power and riches, she carries

a jewelry box.

13. Reyna Esther - the biblical Jewish who secured her

countrymen from death and destruction through timely

intervention with the King Xerxes. She carries a scepter.

14. Samaritana - the woman who Christ spoke to at the well.

She carries a jug on her shoulder.

15. Veronica - the woman who wiped the face of Jesus. She

carries a bandana printed with the three faces of Jesus.

16. Tres Marias a. Mary of Magdala - she carries a bottle of perfume; b. Mary,

Mother of Christ - she carries a handkerchief; c. Mary, mother of James - she

carries a bottle of oil.

17. Marian - celebrating the many titles of the Virgin Mary.A-v-

e--M-a-r-i-a -- represented by eight (8) girls all Wearing long

white dresses with wings to make them look like angels. Each

one carries a letter to complete the word "AVE MARIA."

a . Divina pastora (Divine Shepherdess) - she carries a

shepherdess' staff.

b . Reyna de las Estrellas (Queen of Stars) - she carries a

wand with a star.

c . Rosa Mystica - she carries a bouquet of roses.

d . Reyna Paz (queen of peace) - she carries the symbol of

peace.

e . Reyna de las Propetas - she carries an hour glass.

f . Reyna del Cielo (Queen of Heaven) - she carries a flower.

She has two (2) angels.

g . Reyna de las Virgines - she carries a rosary and is

surrounded by two (2) little angels.h . Reyna de las Flores

(Queen of Flowers) - she carries a bouquet of flowers.

18. Reyna Elena (Queen Helena) - She is the

highlight of the procession, the legendary founder

of the true Cross, represented by the small cross

she carries. She is escorted by her son,

Constantine, under a huge canopy of May flowers.

Immediately behind her is a float carrying the

image of the Blessed Virgin Mary, followed by a

brass band that lends the festive sounds to the

procession.

ALL SAINTS AND ALL SOULS DAY

Solemn holiday in other countries

2-day festival

November 1&2

Catholic holidays to commemorate the saints and

souls of the dead.

Attend Catholic liturgy Mass at one of the 13

Roman Catholic churches and say a novena for

the deceased ancestors. 

October 31 to November 2 - "Araw ng mga Patay", "Día de los

Muertos" (Day of the Dead, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day).

Also known as "Undas". During All Saints, and Souls Day, friends

and families visit the cemeteries, and pay homage to their

dearly departed. The cemetery becomes a party atmosphere,

rather than a solemn celebration.

Filipinos decorate their relatives’ tombs

Celebrate the day in the graveyard.

Pangangaluluwa• Singing group that go door to door on the eve

of all saints’ day• Purpose: to represent the souls of the dead

going around to search for prayers and alms.

CHRISTMAS

 begins on the 16th of December and ends on the

first Sunday of January which is the Feast of the

Epiphany (The Three Kings)

is the longest of the Philippine festivities stretching

for over 3 weeks

rich tradition which dates back to the Spanish

period.

As early as November, Filipinos houses offices, schools,

shoppingmalls and even streets are adorned with these

star-shaped multicolored lanterns.

Filipino Christmas Tradition - Simbang Gabi

"Simbang Gabi" a Filipino Christmas tradition, it is is a

series of nine (9) dawn masses, the mass starts as early

as 4:00 a.m. It begins on December 16 and ends on the

midnight of the 24th of December.

Monito Monita - Exchange Gifts

Christmas is the season of gift giving. In keeping with

the tradition of giving, Filipinos have their own version

of exchanging gifts or Kris Kringle, it is called Monito -

Monita

Christmas Caroling in the Philippines

Once the "Simbang Gabi" starts, children like to

form groups and enjoy hopping from one house to

another every night singing Jingle Bells, Silent

Night and traditional Filipino Christmas songs.

Christmas Tree

Noche Buena

In the Philippines the much-anticipated Noche

Buena - a traditional Christmas Eve feast is eaten

after the midnight mass, usually Filipinos attend

the Midnight Mass and then return home for a

family feast called Noche Nuena,

RIZAL DAY Rizal Day in honor of its national hero, Dr. Jose P.

Rizal. Rizal Day is traditionally celebrated every 30th

of December

Rizal was born on 19 June 1861

December 30 is the death anniversary of Rizal. On 30

December 1896, the 35-year old Rizal was marched

from his detention cell in Fort Santiago

 to Bagumbayan (present site of the Rizal Park,

formerly known as Luneta) and shot by a firing squad.

He was sentenced to death after the Spaniards found

him guilty of rebellion, sedition and of forming illegal

association.

MGA NAMANA SA KASTILA

Ang ating Relihiyon (Catholic)

Bahala na habit

Pagkain (relleno, morcon, paella, callos, embutido,

caldereta )

Pagdiriwang ng Pasko

Pagdiriwang ng mga Kapistahan ng Bayan at ng

mga Santo

Paggunita sa Mahal na Araw

Ang Pagdiriwang ng Pabasang Pasyon at Senakulo

Ang Prusisyon

At ang Pag-anak sa binyag, kasal., etc.

At itong paghahain ng pagkain tuwing araw ng

mga kaluluwa at santo (paghahain ng pagkain sa

altar sa araw na ito), sa tingin ko ay tradisyong

namana rin sa mga kastila pero ito ay nawawala na

sa ngayon.

TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY

Third Sunday of January - The Fiesta del Santo Niño de

Cebu(Festival of the Child Jesus of

Cebu), Sinulog in Cebu, Ati-Atihan Festival in Kalibo, Aklan.

The Sinulog is an annual festival held on the third

Sunday of January in Cebu City, Philippines. The festival

honors the vision of the child Jesus, known as theSanto

Niño (Holy Child),who used to be the patron Saint of the

City of Cebu (since in the Catholic faith Jesus is not a saint,

but God).

It is a dance ritual that commemorates the Cebuano

people's pagan origin, and their acceptance of Roman

Catholicism.

The festival features a street parade with participants in bright

coloured costumes dancing to the rhythm of drums, trumpets

and native gongs.

Smaller versions of the festival are held in various parts of the

province, also to celebrate and honor the Santo Niño.

There is also a "Sinulog sa Kabataan" performed by the youths

of Cebu a week before the parade. Recently, the festival has

been promoted as a tourist attraction, with a contest featuring

contingents from various parts of the country. The Sinulog

Contest is usually held in the Cebu City Sports Complex.

On April 7, 1521, the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand

Magellan arrived and planted the cross on the shores of Cebu,

claiming the territory for Spain. He presented the image of the

child Jesus, the Santo Niño, as baptismal gift to Hara Amihan,

wife of Rajah Humabon

This event is frequently used as basis for most Sinulog dances,

which dramatize the coming of the Spaniards and the

presentation of the Santo Niño to the Queen. A popular theme

among Sinulog dances is Queen Juana holding the Santo Niño in

her arms and using it to bless her people who are often afflicted

by sickness caused by demons and other evil spirits.

The Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo. (Last Sunday of January)

Celebrated every fourth weekend of January to

honor the Christianization of the natives and to respect the

Holy Child Jesus. On this day, streets of Iloilo City will once

again come alive as the Ilonggos celebrate the

annual festivity. It is a very colorful parade coupled with a

dramatization in honor of the patron Saint Sto. Niño as the

object of performs offerings and prayers amidst the

cracking of drums and shouts of "Viva Señor Santo Niño."

The thundering of "Hala Bira" by the tribe members makes

the celebration a lively one. It is also a very popular tagline

used by Ilonggos to express their warm participation during

the "Dinagyang" celebration. A tribute in honor of Señor

Sto. Niño whom Ilonggos believe was very miraculous in

times of famine and drought.

An annual event, when the whole town rejoices,

shouting their pride of being an Ilonggo and telling their

culture. It is a religious evangelization. The Aeta

culture. That's why it is painting the town black.

In Ilonggo, it means to make happy, meaning making

merry or merry-making. A religious and cultural activity,

it is a celebration of Ilonggos whose bodies are painted

with black in effect to imitate the black, small and

slender Negritos who are the aborigines of Panay. The

warriors are dressed in fashionable and colorful Aeta

costumes and dance artistically and rhythmically with

complicated formations along with the loud thrashing

and sound of drums.

Before, Dinagyang was called Ati-atihan like that

of the Kalibo festivity. History tells that it started

when a replica of the image of Señor Sto. Niño

was brought to the San Jose Parish Church in

Iloilo from Cebu. The people of Iloilo honored the

coming of the image and then became devotees.

Until they made the day of the Image's arrival as

his feast day which falls on the 4th Sunday of

January. Since 1968, it was already considered a

yearly celebration, culminated by a nine-day

Novena, an Ati-ati contest and a fluvial procession

on the last day.

Recognized now to the annual, socio-cultural-

religious festival of Iloilo City, the word

Dinagyang was made up by an old-timer, Ilonggo

writer and radio broadcaster, the late Pacifico

Sumagpao Sudario, and first used to name

the festival when it was launched in 1977, to

make it unique from other Ati-atihan celebrations

PINTADOS-KASADYAAN

Last week of May -  Festival (A Festival honoring Santo

Niño de Leyte) in Tacloban City, Leyte

The Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival is a merry-making event

lasting a whole month, highlights of which include the

Leyte Kasadyaan Festival of Festivals, the 17th

Pintados Festival Ritual Dance Presentation and the

"Pagrayhak'' Grand Parade.

These festivals are said to have began from the feast day

of Señor Santo Niño, held every June 29th. The Leyteños

celebrate a religious festival in a unique and colorful way.

Since the Visayans are experienced in the art of body

tattooing, men and women are fond of tattooing themselves.

In 1668, the Spaniards came to the Visayas and

found in the islands heavily tattooed men and

women, whom they called Pintados. These

people had a culture of their own,

commemorating victories by holding festivals

and honoring their gods after a bountiful

harvest.

It was in 1888 that missionaries from Spain

brought the Child Jesus image known as "El

Capitan" to the island. It had a rich and colorful

background that draw out the devotion and

worship of the Leyte natives to the Santo Niño.

Then in 1986, the Pintados Foundation, Inc. was

founded by civic-minded businessmen and

entrepreneurs based in Tacloban City. They began

organizing religious cultural activities for the city

fiesta in honor of Señor Santo Niño. This marked

the advent of the Pintados Festival, which was first

celebrated June 29th of the year 1987. Today, it is

called the Leyte Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival and is

called as the "Festival of Festivals." 

The name “pintados” is derived from what the

native warriors, whose bodies were adorned

with tattoos, were called. In those times, and

even in some places today, tattoos were a mark

of courage and beauty. Since tattoo-making was

not yet as precise as it is today, they were

rather painful and one risked the chance of

contracting an infection. Therefore, a man who

faced the dangers of tattooing and lived was

considered to be both strong and brave. But

even before the tattoo process itself, one would

have to earn them after fighting heroically in

wars.

PEÑAFRANCIA FESTIVAL

Third Saturday and Sunday of September –

in Naga City, Camarines Sur, Bicol Region.

During the festivities, people attend church services, followed

by parades on the streets, fireworks and feasting. The

Peñafrancia Festival is also celebrated by a fluvial procession in

the Bicol River

Naga City celebrates the Feast of Nuestra Señora de

Peñafrancia, popularly known as the Peñafrancia Festival in

honor of Our Lady of Peñafrancia, Patroness of the Bicol Region.

The feast culminates every second Friday of September each

year. 

The feast day is preceded by a novena, nine days of prayer,

in honor of the Virgin.

Among the activities during the celebration are parades,

pageants, street parties, singing contests, exhibits,

concerts, and many more.

The festival is known to be the largest Marian devotion in

the country, signaled by a procession (called Traslacion)

which transfers the centuries-old image of the Blessed

Virgin Mary from its shrine at the Peñafrancia Basilica

Minore to the 400-year old Naga Metropolitan Cathedral,

where a nine-day novena is offered. 

The festival reaches its climax on the third Saturday of

September, during the fluvial parade down the Bicol River,

where a raft (pagoda) bearing the Holy Image then brings it

to the Basilica.

Many believe that the Holy Image its origin in a

pineapple plant which since time immemorial grew

abundantly in Francia, the place where the Sanctuary in

her honor stands today. There is even a painting,

purposely for commercial sale of the Holy Image,

representing the Blessed Virgin as coming out of a

pineapple fruit. The native word for pineapple is "pinya".

Pena de Francia sounds very much like Pina de Francia

hence many believe that the Blessed Virgin must have

really come from the pineapple fruit of France.

Pena de Francia, literally, is Rocky hill of France, where

the Image of Our lady of Penafrancia is believed to have

been discovered by a hermit named Simon Vela.

The discovery of the Holy Image is a wonderful

story of providence whose retelling will never fail

to evoke a sense of wonderment and mystery in

the hearts and minds of believers and cynics

alike.

On September 4, 1401, in the city of Paris, capital

of France, a child was born to pious and religious

parents, Rolan and Barbara. He was christened

Simon.

Salamat

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