Philippine Festivals, Islamic Traditions, and Woodworking
Philippine Festivals
Ati-Atihan (3rd week of January, Kalibo, Aklan)
One of the most religious celebrations in the Philippines. A parade of face-painted celebrants in costumes, with tribal dance and drum beats. Also known as the “Filipino Mardi Gras.”
Masskara (19th of October, Bacolod)
“Mass” means crowd and “Kara” means face. Celebrated with smiling masks and face paint, showcasing the title “City of Smiles.”
Sinulog (3rd week of January, Cebu City)
One of the most attended festivals by locals and tourists. “Pit Senyor” means “Panangpit Senyor.”
Dinagyang (4th week of January, Iloilo)
Celebrated with a street party and dance contest. Tribes from different barangays compete.
Kadayawan (3rd week of August, Davao City)
From the Davaoeño word “Madayaw,” meaning beautiful. Showcases flowers, fruits, and other products from Mindanao.
Panagbenga (February, Baguio)
From the Kankanay word meaning “season of blooming.”
Moriones (Holy Week, Marinduque)
A week-long celebration of Saint Longinus.
Islamic Traditions in the Philippines
Sunnah
Removal of dirt from the female genitalia.
Pandita
An elderly man knowledgeable in the religion of Islam.
Aqiqa
An animal offered by parents for the Kanduli.
Pagislam
Circumcision.
Walian
An elderly woman who knows the rituals of Islam.
Rituals:
The child will be whispered to by Allah.
Adzan
A prayer whispered by the Pandita to the child.
Pegubad/Penggunting
Pegubad
A celebration on the seventh day of the baby.
Kanduli
A ritual feast and thanksgiving for having a child.
Buaya
Crocodile-shaped rice cake for the safety of the baby when traveling on water.
Pagislam
Circumcision for boys or removal of dirt from the female genitalia (7-10 years old).
Maulidin Nabi
A holy day for Muslims.
Filipino Grammar: Focus
Aktor (Actor): “Tinawag ng guro ang estudyante.” (Who?) The teacher called the student.
Layon (Object): “Nag-igib siya ng tubig kanina.” (What?) He fetched water earlier.
Tanggapan (Beneficiary): “Binili para sa kaniya.” (For whom?) Bought for him.
Kagamitan (Instrument): “Pinangkuskos ang basahan.” (With what?) The rag was used for scrubbing.
Ganapan (Locative): “Ipinagdiwang sa Luneta.” (Where?) Celebrated at Luneta.
Sanhi (Causal): “Nakilala siya sa talento niya.” (Why?) He was recognized for his talent.
Woodworking Tools and Materials
Tools
- Backsaw: Cuts wood into pieces at an angle.
- Claw Hammer: For driving and pulling out nails.
- Keyhole Saw: Cuts smaller arcs, circles, and holes.
- Screwdriver: For tightening and loosening screws.
- Coping Saw: For cutting thin wood and plastic.
- Mallet: For driving wooden-handled tools.
- Hacksaw: Fine-tooth saw for hard materials.
- Try Square: Used for squaring small pieces of wood.
- Framing Square: Used to square big projects.
- Plumb Bob: Used to check vertical alignment.
- Hose: For checking the horizontal alignment of a wide area.
- Spirit Level: For checking horizontal alignment.
- Combination Square: For squaring and finding 45-degree angles.
- Auger Brace: Holds a drill bit while boring a hole.
- Vise: A versatile tool that holds pieces of wood.
- Pliers: Used for holding.
- Ruler: A one-foot-long measuring tool.
- Zigzag Rule: A 6ft foldable measuring tool.
- Pull/Push Rule: A metal measuring tool.
- Drill Bit: For boring small holes in wood.
- Auger Bit: For boring big holes from 1/4” to 1”.
- Gimlet: For boring guide holes for screws.
Materials
Hardwood
- Narra
- Yakal
- Molave
- Kamagong
- Talisay
- Deciduous
Softwood
- Pine
- Fir
- Coniferous
Lumber
- Rough Lumber: Unsawn, untrimmed.
- Dressed Lumber: Processed wood.
- Pattern Lumber: Dressed, shaped to a pattern.
- Yard Lumber: For ordinary construction.
- Structural Lumber: For load-bearing structures.
- Factory Lumber: For manufacturing.
Wood Properties
- Color: Chemical substance in wood.
- Density: Wood’s gravity that makes it harder.
- Texture: Uniformity of wood tissues.
- Hardness: Ability to resist surface damage.
- Grain: Arrangement of cells in wood.
- Figure: Pattern produced in wood.