Festivals & Theatrical Forms of Asia

This is the oldest and best-known epic poem in Philippine literature. It is about an enchanted bird, identified as the Philippine trogon (Harpactes ardens) common in the early 19th century.

• Ibong Mababa ang Lipad

• Tiririt ng Maya

• Ibong Adarna

• Maya Maya Puto Maya

A form of traditional Japanese drama with highly stylized song, mime, and dance, now performed only by male actors, using exaggerated gestures and body movements to express emotions, and including historical plays, domestic dramas, and dance pieces.

• Sarzuela

• Kabuki

• Bharatanatyam

• Wayang Kulit

A Javanese and Balinese shadow puppet play.

• Si Patokaan

• Gamelan

• Noh Play

• Wayang Kulit

Is an annual cultural and religious festival held on the third Sunday of January in Cebu.

• Sinulog Festival

• Ati-atihan Festival

• Dinagyang Festival

• Kadayawan Festival

The Lantern Festival in Thailand that is held annually on the full moon of the twelfth month in the Thai Lunar Calendar.

• Water Lantern

• Batik

• Loi Krathong

• Songkok