* FESTIVALS (A 3 PART SERIES)
** OBJECITVES
1. identify the musical characteristics of selected luzon
   festivals

2. Describe the origins and cultural background of selected
   Luzon festivals

3. Explain how music contributes to..
** CONTENT
*** PANAGBENGA FESTIVAL
This is an annual flower festival celebrated every February
which  takes place  in Baguio  City, Philippines,  The term
"Panagbenga" comes from a kankanaey term meaning "season of
blooming"

This festival reflects the  history, traditions, and values
of Baguio and the Cordilleras

*** SUBLIAN FESTIVAL
this is a two-week  long celebration which culminates every
year  on the  23rd of  July, is  rooted in  the Batanguenos
devotion to the town's patron:  The Holy Cross in Bauan and
Agoncillo, and the Sto. Nino in Batangas City.

This religious devotion translated to dance from indegenous
to Batangas: The Subli

*** MORIONES FESTIVAL
This is a leten festival held  annually on Holy Week on the
island of  Marinduque, Philippines. The "Moriones"  are men
and women  in costumes  and masks  replicating the  garb of
biblical Roman solider as interpreted by local folks

*** IBALONG FESTIVAL
This is  a non-religious  festival in Legazpi  city, Albay,
Philippines, and  will be held in  October, The celebration
praises  the  epic  story  Ibalong  who  was  joined  three
unbelievable  legends,  specifically Baltog,  Handyong  and
Bantong