Festive Proof Roger A. Pautan, Jr. “Unity as Weapon: Faith as Shield” Up in the mountain, Haring Leon (King Lion) with the giants was the ruler of all. They agreed and decided to descend into civilization. There, the season of happiness and festivity were expressed and celebrated. People from different villages of different tribes dance their thanksgiving for the bountiful harvest of crops and a variety of catches. A great and dark shivering surprise of fear was all over as Haring Leon with the giants arrived. Men who have their sharp spear are ready to fight to protect their families who were then hiding from the mighty and terrifying roar of Haring Leon. They insinuated and thrown words, and so the battle started. Haring Leon was ferocious and the giants. But the fighters were brave enough, not surrendered, chase Haring Leon and successfully killed the enemy, banished the dark clouds of fear. The festivity continued and from that time, in the pursuit of gratitude. The culture of the encompassing community remains a course of peace and happiness. This story made scenes and performances which Palanasnon present to every local and tourist in the municipality. An artistic way of communicating and sharing their culture. The values and beliefs portrayed by various schools of its districts reflect how Palanas gives importance to their ways of living. Haring Leon and the giants only represent the challenges in life that can be made a ‘great victory’. Pasayaw sa Leon Festival is indeed one way of embedding the talents of Palanas. Creativity in making giant crafts for everyone to look up to. The resourcefulness to weave the threads of native styles dresses the soul of eagerness. The vivid colors that identify the ethnicity of every tribe produce a sensation of a bright and lovely day. The spirited music that fills into the ears of excited spectators, every struck of drums getting