ACTIVITY 3

Directions: Read the questions carefully and write the letter of the best answer on your activity
notebook.
_____1. The instruments used in the Ati-atihan festival are _____ instruments. Which of the
following will best complete the thought of the sentence?
A. percussion B. stringed C. wood wind D. brass wind
_____2. The Ati-atihan Festival shows many character traits of the people of Kalibo.
Which of the following is not a character trait of the festival?
A. creative B. religious C. friendly D. self centered
_____3. Based on the stories about the origin of the Ati-atihan festival, what type of festival does
this event belong?
A. religious C. Both religious and secular
B. secular D. none
_____4. What sector of the society is primarily benefited in this kind of event?
A. tourism B. agriculture C. industry D. religious
_____5. Ati-atihan festival is considered as one of the greatest street parties in the
world. Why do you think the international critics said so?
A. The music is very loud.
B. The dance step is very easy to learn.
C. The participants wear colorful costumes.
D. The people watching the parade are not just spectators but can participate as well.
_____6. Why do you think this festival is dubbed as the “Mother of PhilippineFestivals”?
A. Most participants are mothers.
B. It is the oldest festival in the country.
C. The whole event is dedicated to all mothers.
D. The main theme of the festival is about Mother Nature.4
_____7. Drums are the primary instrument in this festival because _____. Which of the following
will best complete the thought of the statement?
A. It is easy to play.
B. The loud sound produced by the drum keeps the whole festival moving.
C. Drums are easy to make and do not require expensive materials in its production.
D. It is required by the organizers of the festival.
_____8. Based on the stories about the origin of the Ati-atihan festival, the Aetas are ____ people.
A. creative B. good hunter C. patriotic D. friendly
_____9. The phrase Hala Bira! Pwera Pasma! suggests an attitude of an Ati-atihan
participant. Which among these attitudes is not a requirement?
A. healthy B. joyful C. patience D. rich
_____10. What meter is used in the Ati-atihan music?
A. duple B. triple C. quadruple D. free time
_____11. Why do the participants of this festival paint their skin black?
A. To look like the first inhabitants of the island
B. To serve as protection from the heat of the sun
C. To easily matches the color of their costumes
D. To use a color that can be easily produced
_____12. Why do you think other provinces in the country today hold the same kind of event?
A. It is good for the economy.
B. This event will attract many tourists to visit the place.
C. It will foster good relationship between church and state.
D. This will showcase the talent of the locals.
_____13. How can this kind of activity help preserve the local culture of the place?
A. A strong bond between participants is developed.
B. The creativity of the people is enhanced.
C. The cycle of creative storytelling through dance and music continues to roll.
D. Different sides of the story will arise due to interpretation and creativity.5
____14. As a student, how can you help promote this kind of activity?
A. I will watch more videos from the internet.
B. I will perform well during activities like this in the MAPEH class.
C. I will make future researches regarding the festival.
D. I will write my own story about the festival.
_____15. The Ati-atihan festival is included in the 300 best festivals in the world. As
a young Filipino, how would you react to this statement?
A. I will be happy because we are recognized around the world.
B. I will be proud because our culture is recognized and respected worldwide.
C. I will be proud because our talents are world class.
D. I will be happy because despite what our country is experiencing now, we
still manage to produce world class activity that will lessen the burden of the problems.
MODULE IN MAPEH 7
Activity 1: ON MY PARADE
For you to understand better the Ati-atihan Festival, try to watch this video of an actual parade
during the day of the festival in Kalibo, Aklan. The link below will lead you to the YouTube video.
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After watching the video, please do the following activities on your notebook: Suppose you are a
tourist in Kalibo. It is your first time to witness the Atiatihan street dance and the festival dance
competition. Identify the different musical elements that you observed in the music of the street
dance. Use the table below to write your observations. To help you with analyzing the piece and
distinguishing the elements, try considering these options for each element.
Tempo - slow, moderate, fast
Timbre - what kind of sound was produced (dark, light, brilliant, tremolo, legato)
Texture - homophonic, polyphonic, monophonic
Dynamics - soft, moderate, loud
Mood - happy, sad, lazy,

1. What are the instruments used in the music?

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2. Why do you think they used that instrument?
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3. The Ati-atihan Festival is known for the phrase “Hala Bira! Pwera Pasma!” How
would you connect this phrase to the mood of the festival?
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4. How did the performers interpret or perform the elements of Ati-atihan music and
movements based on the legend or story of the festival? Cite examples for each
element to explain your answer.

5. Ati-atihan festival is considered as one of the 300 best festivals and greatest street
parties in the world by international festival communities. As a Filipino, how would
you react to this statement?
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ACTIVITY 2:
Draw or Paint a picture of the festival and explain your work.