Fiesta in The Philippines

FIESTA CELEBRATION IN THE PHILIPPINES
A Research Paper
In Fulfillment of the Requirements for
Religions, Religious Experiences and Spirituality

I. Introduction
What exactly are fiestas, and why do they take place? The fiesta originated in Spain.
Since Spain is a Roman Catholic country, certain days are set aside to commemorate
specific saints with processions and celebrations. When Spanish missionaries arrived in
the Philippines in the mid-fifteenth century, they discovered that the fiesta was a useful
method for teaching Filipinos about the Roman Catholic faith. Since then, Fiestas are
very common among Filipinos. Almost every Filipino would smile when they hear the
word "fiesta." After all, a fiesta is a special occasion for gathering with friends, a time for
fellowship, wine, and a variety of activities. Every year, there are a slew of fiestas.
People may be busy planning for them for weeks at a time. It's amazing how even those
who are dealing with a lot of issues in their daily lives manage to put them aside and
enjoy the festivities.
The Philippines is made up of 7,641 tropical islands inhabited by a diverse population.

In the Philippines, you will celebrate all year round on one of the many islands. A
festival, also known as a "Fiesta," is an important part of Filipino culture. A fiesta is held
in each city or province. Since Mexico is such a religiously based nation, fiestas are
frequently held to honor the patron saint of a city or province, or to commemorate a
harvest. In the Philippines, there is always a fiesta going on. A fiesta is a special
occasion that includes a banquet for family and friends. They are still vibrant and one-
of-a-kind. The Philippines, like most Asian countries, is rich in culture and tradition.
II. Content of the Study
Fiesta can be thought of as a "one-time big-time commodity" in terms of tourism. It is

unlike any other tourist attraction that can be visited at any time of year. Since it is only
held once a year in a particular location, the organizers tend to provide almost all types
of merriment to appeal to both locals and visitors. Fiestas, like every other form of
tourism, can be exploited and packaged to meet the needs of visitors. Local cultures
and traditional practices can become commodities because of this. To meet tourist
demand, traditional "products" such as dances and religious practices may need to be
changed.
Fiesta, according to some Filipinos, is a negative custom that should be abolished.
Some people do, in fact, need to save money for months or even a year to have enough
to spend when the time comes. Worse, some are forced to borrow money if their
savings are insufficient for the occasion. However, Filipinos are known for their
generosity when it comes to spending money on special occasions such as weddings,
birthdays, Christmas, and, of course, fiestas.
The fiesta, on the other hand, is a time for Filipinos to demonstrate the positive aspects
of their community, such as their hospitality and strong family and friendly relationships.
Fiesta is a period when family members return to their hometowns or places of birth,
wherever they might be, for a reunion with other family members, relatives, and friends.
It's also the time when an individual lavishes lavishly on others with the most delectable
foods and exclusive beverages he can muster. He also extends his kindness to a total
stranger who happens to pass by during the fiesta.
Events, like festivals, have increasingly responded to the challenges faced by
sustainable development, as have most other fields of human endeavor. Furthermore,
as a growing type of tourist attraction, it has a mixed influence on culture, the natural
and physical environment, and society. Despite the stress caused by the preparations,
many people still participate in religious festivals, or fiestas as they are called in the
Philippines. Fiestas, on the other hand, represent the residents' cheerful disposition,
overlooking all obstacles to enjoy the finer things in life, for tourists visiting these towns.
Particularly those who are dealing with many issues in their daily lives manage to put
them aside and engage in the preparations and festivities, Fiestas have the potential to
have a positive impact on rural communities, but their socioeconomic, cultural, and
environmental aspects are often overlooked They can also have tourism benefits such
as increased visitation and image promotion for a destination. However, holding a
festival has the potential to have negative social consequences, such as traffic
congestion, overcrowding, vandalism, and a rise in antisocial behavior.
III. Personal Reaction
Fiesta is a festive celebration of a culture's wealth and prosperity in a province or

region. I personally believe in the beauty of a fiesta, we Filipino’s became this a tradition
we dance and sing and many people in our community will join and share their
blessings, I myself have encounter performing for a festival in our school it was called
Maskara festival we are having so much fun when we perform, what more when
everyone of us can go to every festival in our country, but that would not be possible for
now because of the pandemic we are advise of the social gathering and social
distancing. The question is how we can be able to have fun and celebrate the festivals.
First, to us Filipinos traditional dancing is mostly the main highlights in a festival but in
this time of pandemic we can’t do that that why we have to think different ways to still
enjoy ourself like online game and online activities, if we can’t share to other people our
food during fiestas at least enjoy having a simple celebration with the family and above
all is to pray, thank god for all the prosperity he has given us to our community.
IV. Attached compilation of pictures showing different Fiesta celebration in
the Philippines and briefly describe its way of celebration.
SINULOG FESTIVAL
Head down south to the Queen City and experience this

fiesta in the Philippines that celebrates Cebu’s patron
saint— Santo Niño. This is a week-long event that is
done with processions, parties,
concerts, colorful and lively street dancing, irresistible
drumbeats and parades.
ATI-ATIHAN FESTIVAL
Locals masquerading as Negritos in colorful costumes,
dancing and chanting “Hala Bira!” in Aklan for them
Ati-Atihan Festival. Like Cebu’s Sinulog Festival,
this event is celebrated to honor Santo Niño. Ati-Atihan
Festival in Aklan is one of the best festivals in the
Philippines. This religious festivity is also
one of the oldest Philippine celebrations.
MASSKARA FESTIVAL
MassKara is derived from the word’s “mass” meaning

“many” and “kara” meaning “faces,” thus, calling it the
Festival of Many Faces. Many tourists visit Bacolod in
October to witness this grand Filipino cultural festival.
Being known as the City of Smiles, Bacolod parades
many smiling masks worn by the locals during this
festival in the Philippines.
KADAYAWAN FESTIVAL
Kadayawan is a native expression in the Dabawnon
tongue. It’s derived from the word “madayaw” which
means good, valuable, and superior. Dabaweños
celebrate the annual Kadayawan as a thanksgiving
festival and a tribute to its indigenous people.
This is usually held every 3rd week of August.
V. References
A Brief and Colorful History of Festivals in the Philippines. (n.d.). Retrieved from
https://dealgrocer.com/dgtraveler/articles/a-brief-and-colorful-history-of-festivals-in-the-
philippines-5b84a28d2a4818686f000006
Colorful Festivals of the Philippines. (2017, April 24). Retrieved from
https://www.datacolor.com/colorful-festivals-philippines/
Fernando, C. (2021, February 04). 10 Most Fun Festivals In The Philippines To Experience
Filipino Culture. Retrieved from https://www.zenrooms.com/blog/post/festivals-in-the-
philippines/
Ferreras, V. (n.d.). With no end to the pandemic in sight, local governments urged to adapt
to new normal of festivals. Retrieved from
https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2021/1/26/no-end-pandemic-local-government-
adapt-new-normal-festivals-.html

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FIESTA CELEBRATION IN THE PHILIPPINES

In Fulfillment of the Requirements for

Religions, Religious Experiences and Spirituality

The Philippines is made up of 7,641 tropical islands inhabited by a diverse population.

II. Content of the Study

Fiesta can be thought of as a "one-time big-time commodity" in terms of tourism. It is

III. Personal Reaction

Fiesta is a festive celebration of a culture's wealth and prosperity in a province or

Head down south to the Queen City and experience this

MassKara is derived from the word’s “mass” meaning

Colorful Festivals of the Philippines. (2017, April 24). Retrieved from

Filipino Culture. Retrieved from https://www.zenrooms.com/blog/post/festivals-in-the-

to new normal of festivals. Retrieved from

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