Iloilo Dinagyang

KrisTV in Iloilo (Full Video)

2013-05-18T14:50:00.001-07:00

Kris Aquino, while campaigning for a cousin running for senator, took time to taste native delicacies and found them really good . Also took the opportunity to tape episodes here for her show KrisTV to be aired from May 15 to 17, 2013.

Part 1

Kris TV 5/16/13 by dm_515e44dfbb240

Part 2

Kris TV 5/17/13 by dm_515e44dfbb240

Bakunawa "Giant Sea Serpent" Mythology

2013-04-14T06:38:00.004-07:00

The Grand Champion of Aliwan Fiesta 2013, Tribu Panayanon of Iloilo City National High School give an unmatched awesome performance with a theme and concept "PANAY'S ANCIENT FOLKLORE: THE BAKUNAWA and the LUNAR ECLIPSE". So what is a Bakunawa by the way?

The Bakunawa, also spelled Bakonawa, Baconaua, or Bakonaua, is a dragon in Philippine mythology that is often represented as a gigantic sea serpent. It is believe to be the sun and moon eater. in Panay Folk Stories, it is believe to be man eater as well.

Tales about the Bakunawa say that it is the cause of eclipses. During ancient times, Filipinos believe that there are seven moons created by Bathala to light up the sky. The Bakunawa, amazed by their beauty, would rise from the ocean and swallow the moons whole, angering Bathala and causing them to be mortal enemies.

To keep the Bakunawa moons from completely being swallowed, ancient Filipinos would go out of their homes with pans and pots, and would make noise in order to scare the Bakunawa into spitting out the moon back into the sky. Some of the people in the villages would play soothing sounds with their musical instruments, in hopes that the dragon would fall into a deep sleep. Thus, the brave men of the village hoped that while the dragon was hypnotized by the musical sounds they could somehow slay the dragon. Although the dragon was known as a "moon eater" it was also known as a "man eater".

Other tales tell that the Bakunawa has a sister in the form of a sea turtle. The sea turtle would visit a certain island in the Philippines in order to lay its eggs. However, locals soon discovered that every time the sea turtle went to shore, the water seemed to follow her, thus reducing the island's size. Worried that their island would eventually disappear, the locals killed the sea turtle.

When the Bakunawa found out about this, it arose from the sea and ate the moon. The people were afraid so they prayed to Bathala to punish the creature. Bathala refused but instead told them to bang some pots and pans in order to disturb the serpent. The moon is then regurgitated while the Bakunawa disappeared, never to be seen again.

The island where the sea turtle lays its eggs is said to exist today. Some sources say that the island might just be one of the Turtle Islands.

Others tell how the Bakunawa fell in love with a human girl in one of the native tribes. The head of the tribe finding about their affair had their house burned to ashes, the Bakunawa finding out about this became immerse in anger and tried to take revenge by eating all the 12 moons. when the Bakunawa was about to eat the last one, Bathala took action and punished the Bakunawa by banishing it from its home away from the sea. It also tells that the reason of the eclipses is how the Bakunawa is trying to come back to its home and deceased family.

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Dinagyang Festival | AliwanFiesta 2013 Grand Champion (Photos)

2013-04-13T20:35:00.001-07:00

Dinagyang Festival of Iloilo City represented by TRIBU PANAYANON of ILOILO CITY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL still reigns Grand Champion at Aliwan Fiesta 2013.

Congratulations Tribu Panayanon! Congratulations to Dinagyang! Here are the photos during the event shared for, my good friend and owner the of Garry Palomo Photography.

Aliwan Fiesta 2013 | Tribu Panayanon Performance Video

2013-04-13T17:12:00.003-07:00

Watch the performance video of Tribu Panayanon of Iloilo City National High School as the Champion in recently held Aliwan Fiesta 2013 in Quirino Grandstand and Aliw Theater.

Announcement of the Winner for the Street Dancing Competition in Aliwan 2013! Iloilo City's Dinagyang Festival, represented by Tribu Panayanon of ICNHS

Stay tune for HD videos!

Aliwan Fiesta 2013 List Winners/Results

2013-04-13T14:26:00.004-07:00

Dance theatre choreography, underscored by sets, props, and costumes in stunning visual magnitude, took front seat as festival representatives from Iloilo and Leyte emerged victorious at the recently-concluded Aliwan Fiesta celebrations.

Photo by Elvert Bañares

ALIWAN FIESTA 2013 STREETDANCE COMPETITION

GRAND CHAMPION
Dinagyang Festival – Tribu Pan-ay (Iloilo City National High School) of Iloilo City

FIRST RUNNER-UP
Kalivungan Festival – Midsayap, North Cotabato

SECOND RUNNER-UP
Meguyaya Festival – Upi, Maguindanao

THIRD RUNNER-UP
Padang-Padang Festival – Parang, Maguindanao

FOURTH RUNNER-UP
Adivay Festival – Benguet

FIVE RUNNERS-UP
Ang Tipulo Festival – Atipolo City
Mango Festival – Zambales
Pandang Gitab Festival – Oriental Mindoro
Pasaka Festival – Tanauan, Leyte
Sagayan Festival – Buluan, Maguindanao

SPECIAL AWARDS:
Best in Music: Dinagyang Festival
Best in Costume: Dinagyang Festival
Best in Folkloric Interpretation: Adivay Festival of Benguet

Photo by Aliwan Fiesta Twitter

REYNA NG ALIWAN WINNERS

ALIWAN FESTIVAL QUEEN 2013
Sinulog Festival - Jamie Herrell

1st Runner up
Dinagyang Festival - Emily Victoria Oke

2nd Runners up
Kalilangan Festival - Janette Roanne Sturm
Lingganay Festival - Shella May Kumarasammy
Kabankalan Sinulog Festival - Johanna Saad

Best in Festival Costume: Jamie Herrell (Cebu’s Sinulog Festival)
Most Unique Smile: Jamie Herrell (Cebu’s Sinulog Festival)
Best in Long Gown: Gaille Anne Surriga (Gensan’s Kalilangan Festival)
Best in Swimsuit: Emily Victoria Oke (Iloilo’s Dinagyang Festival)

Photo is Aliwan Fiesta 2011 Best Float from Pamulinawen of Laoag City from rachidian.blogspot.com

FESTIVAL FLOAT COMPETITION

1st Place
Bahandilan Float - Alang-alang Leyte

2nd Place
Balinali Sang Gadung Float - Mangundadatu, Maguindanao

3rd Place
Gak't Kastili sa Banobo Float - Northern Kabuntulan, Maguindanao

Runners up
Pusaka Float - Maguindanao
Datu Odin SInsuat Float - Maguindanao
Sagayan Float - Buluan, Maguindanao
Niyog-Puso ng Quezon - Catanaun, Quezon
Panagbenga Festival - Baguio City
Panimbang A tarakoku - Mother Kabuntalan, Maguindanao
Sinulog Float - Cebu City

Congratulations to all the winners! See you again next year!

The 2013 Dinagyang Photo Contest Winners/Results

2013-04-05T13:23:00.001-07:00

Congratulations to the 2013 Dinagyang Photo Contest Winners!

Ati / Kasadyahan Contest Category

Major Prizes:
William Chin 1st Place - Ati
Rudyard Ignacio 2nd Place - Ati
Kay Beng Ee 3rd Place - Ati

Consolation:

Paul Varona
Sidney Dyguani
Glen Gamayot
Vernan Jagunap
Kristi Glen Garong
Swee Leng Lawrence Ang

Street Category

Major Prizes:
Ernesto Villanueva 1st Place - Street
Drae Pilarta 2nd Place - Street
Israel Gonzales 3rd Place - Street

Consolation:

June Dale Lozada
Vincent Gallarde
Glen Gamayot
Jonathan Japitana
Maevin Recto
Carlos Garcia
Raymond Calacday

Special Awards

Erwin Lim
Evangeline Cua
Ruben Ranin
Ryan Rey Genciana
Louie Anthony Delgado
Hannibal Zenon Ong
Roseller Grabato
Rodgen Jabor
Jose De Luna

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Iloilo Paraw Regatta 2013 Schedule

2013-02-03T12:50:00.002-08:00

Iloilo Paraw Regatta 2013 Schedule

2013 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival - 41st Edition
Tentative Schedule of Activities
February 4 to March 9, 2013
( As of January 1, 2013 )

PRE-FESTIVAL EVENTS and SCHEDULES
February 5, 2013 (Tuesday)
5:00 PM	Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta 2013–Festival Costume, Swimwear & Evening Gown	Robinsons Place–Iloilo

February 6, 2013 (Wednesday)
5:00 PM	Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta 2013 - Evening Gown and Best Speaker Pre-Pageant Competitions	Robinsons Place–Iloilo

February 7, 2013 (Thursday)
5:00 PM	Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta 2013 - Talent Competition	SM City- Iloilo

February 9, 2013 (Saturday)
6:00 AM	Annual Iloilo Paraw Regatta Foundation Villa Beach Clean-up Drive	Villa Beach
FESTIVAL WEEK EVENTS and SCHEDULES
February 10, 2013 (Sunday)
7:00 AM	Annual Iloilo Paraw Regatta Foundation Traditional Mass Offering	Villa Parish Church
8:30 AM	Iloilo Paraw Regatta Foundation & Iloilo City Gov’t Fellowship Breakfast	Tatoy’s Pavillion
9:00 AM	Iloilo Paraw Regatta Mini-Paraw Beach Race Eliminations	Tatoy’s Shoreline
5:00 PM	Iloilo Paraw Regatta Foundation & Iloilo City Gov’t Cocktails	Dinagyang Lounge
7:00 PM	2013 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival – 41st Edition: Festival Opening Program	Freedom Grandstand
7:30 PM	Presentation of the Official 2013 Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival Cadidates	Freedom Grandstand
8:00 PM	GMA Network Super Variety Show	Freedom Grandstand

February 11, 2013 (Monday)
2:00 PM	Opening of Photo Artists League of Iloilo Photo Exhibit: "Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival Through the Years"	Robinsons Place
4:00 PM	1st Iloilo Paraw Regatta Inter-School Seafood Cooking Competition	Robinsons Place
2:00 PM	Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival Miniature Paraw-Making Contest: A Re-cycling Competition Exhibit	SM City–Iloilo
4:00 PM	Opening of Photo Artists League of Iloilo Photo Exhibit: "Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival Through the Years"	SM City–Iloilo

February 12, 2013 (Tuesday)
10:00 PM	1st Iloilo Paraw Regatta Miniature-Paraw “Pinta Layag” On-the-Spot Painting Contest Exhibit & Final Judging of 10 Finalists	SM City–Iloilo
5:00 PM	Start of the Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival Photo Contest - "Sinamba" Category	Downtown Streets
6:30 PM	Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival Traditional Annual Torch Parade	Downtown Streets
8:00 PM	9th "Sinamba" sa Paraw Regatta Mardi Gras Competition	Downtown Streets
5:00 PM	Day 1–Opening of the 1st Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival River Seafood Festival	Customs House River Bank

February 13, 2013 (Wednesday)
2:00 PM	Iloilo Paraw Regatta River Rowing & Paddling Competitions	Quirino Bridge to Aduana
4:00 PM	Iloilo Paraw Regatta River Dragon Boat Race & Exhibitions	Quirino Bridge to Aduana
5:00 PM	Day 2–1st Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival River Seafood Festival	Customs House River Bank
7:00 PM	GRAND CORONATION NIGHT - MISS ILOILO PARAW REGATTA FESTIVAL 2013	Freedom Grandstand

February 14, 2013 (Thursday)
	NO ACTIVITY TO GIVE WAY TO THE CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

February 15, 2013 (Friday)
	NO ACTIVITY TO GIVE WAY TO THE CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

February 16, 2013 (Saturday)
6:00 AM	Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival Deep-Sea Fishing Competition Mass and Send-off	Fort San Pedro
8:00 AM	Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival Skimboarding Exhibitions / Eliminations	Joe III Garden
8:00 AM	Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival National Jet Ski Competition	Breakthrough
8:00 AM	Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival Slalom–A Short Distance Regatta	Festival Stage–Tatoy’s
8:00 AM	Start of the Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival “Pinta Layag” Painting Contest	Villa Plaza Gym
9:00 AM	Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival Rapid Chess Tournament	Joe III Garden
9:00 AM	Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival National Beach Ultimate Tournament (Frisbee)	Joe III Garden
9:00 AM	Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival National Invitational Women’s Beach Volleyball	Joe III Garden
7:00 PM	GMA Kapuso Night - “REGGAE ‘TA”	Arevalo Plaza

February 17, 2013 (Sunday)
6:00 AM	41st ILOILO PARAW REGATTA MAIN EVENT: Final Registration & Inspection	Festival Stage - Tatoy’s
6:00 AM	Final Judging of the Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival “Pinta Layag” Painting Contest	Villa Beach Shoreline
6:00 AM	Start of the Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival Photo Contest - Paraw Sails Category	Villa Beach Shoreline
7:00 AM	Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival “Pintawo” - Body Painting Contest & Judging	Festival Stage - Tatoy’s
7:00 AM	1st Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival Sand Sculpture Contest	Annie’s Area - Villa
7:30 AM	Formal Opening Program & Declaration of Race	Festival Stage - Tatoy’s
8:15 AM	Grand Take-off - 41st Iloilo Paraw Regatta	Festival Stage - Tatoy’s
8:30 AM	Cultural Presentation by the John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University Dance Troupe	Festival Stage - Tatoy’s
9:00 AM	9th “Sinamba sa Paraw Regatta” Mardi Gras Competition Finals	Festival Stage - Tatoy’s
9:00 AM	Iloilo Paraw Regatta Mini-Paraw Beach Race Finals	Tatoy’s Beach Shoreline
9:00 AM	Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival National Beach Ultimate Tournament (Frisbee)	Joe III Garden Area
9:00 AM	Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival National Invitational Women’s Beach Volleyball	Joe III Garden Area
9:00 AM	Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival Skimboarding Exhibitions / Finals	Joe III Garden Area
10:00 AM	Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival “Pintawo” - Body Painting Presentation	Festival Stage - Tatoy’s
12:00 NN	Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival Deep-Sea Fishing Competition - Arrival	Festival Stage - Tatoy’s
	Closing Program:
2:00 PM	A. AWARDING CEREMONIES - Part 1 (Main Sailing Event Only)	Festival Stage - Tatoy’s
5:00 PM	B. AWARDING CEREMONIES - Part 2 (Special Events)	Festival Stage - Tatoy’s
6:00 PM	C. GMA Variety Show with Live Band Entertainment	Festival Stage - Tatoy’s

March 9, 2013 (Friday)
3:00 PM	Awarding of the 2013 Photo Contest Winners, Sponsors Recognition & Thanksgiving Sponsors’ & Committee Recognition Thanksgiving	Tatoy’s Pavillion

Dinagyang Festival 2013 Tribu Ilonganon (Performance Video)

2013-01-27T13:33:00.001-08:00

Tribu Ilonganon of Jalandoni Memorial National High School (Lapuz, Iloilo City) amazed the crowd with its stunning display of colorful performance and costumes. Mixed into the mesmerizing performance is the devotion to Senor Sto Nino, Ati culture and lifestyle, and more! The group's stunning use of bees awed the crowd. Tribu Ilonganon is one of the strongest contingents for this year's Ati Tribe Competition.

Tribu Ilonganon is the 1st runner-up in Ati-ati competition and also bagged Best Music, Best Musical Director, Best in Costume, Best in Costume Designer and Best in Costume in Opening Salvo.

Dinagyang Festival 2013 Tribu Ilonganon (Performance Video)

Dinagyang Festival 2013 Ati-ati Competition Results/Winners

2013-01-27T05:32:00.001-08:00

Dinagyang Festival 2013 Ati-ati Competition Results/Winners

Major Awards:
Champion - Tribu Panayanon
1st runner-up - Tribu Ilonganon
2nd runner-up - Tribu Salognon
3rd runner-up - Tribu Milagrosa
4th runner-up - Tribu Atub-Atub

Minor/Special Awards:

Best Choreography - Tribu Panayanon
Best Choreographer - Tribu Panayanon
Best Music - Tribu Ilonganon
Best Musical Director - Tribu Ilonganon
Best in Costume - Tribu Ilonganon
Best in Costume Designer- Tribu Ilonganon
Best Performance - Tribu Panayanon
Best in Street Dance - Tribu Salognon
Best Headdress -Tribu Panayanon
Best in Discipline -Tribu Salognon

Opening Salvo Awards:
Best in Costume Opening Salvo - Tribu Ilonganon
Best in Performance - Tribu Panayanon
Best in Discipline - Tribu Panayanon

Kasadyahan 2013 - Tribu Salakayan (Performance Video)

2013-01-27T05:28:00.000-08:00

Kasadyahan 2013 - Tribu Salakayan (Performance Video). Tribu Salakayan of Miagao also bagged the minor awards of Best in performance and Best in Choreography.

Kasadyahan 2013 - Tribu Salakayan (Performance Video)

Kasadyahan 2013 Regional Cultural Competition Results/Winners

2013-01-27T05:20:00.000-08:00

Here is the Kasadyahan 2013 Regional Cultural Competition Results/Winners.

Major Awards:

Kasadyahan Champion - Tribu Salakayan of Miagao
Kasadyahan 1st Runner Up - Tribu Kaing of Leon Iloilo
Kasadyahan 2nd Runner Up - Tribu Bayluhay of San Joaquin Iloilo
Kasadyahan 3rd Runner Up - Tribu Padagyaw of Dumarao Capiz
Kasadyahan 4th Runner Up - Tribu Mandaragat of San Jose Antique

Minor Awards

Best in performance Kasadyahan - Tribu Salakayan of Miagao
Best in Choreography Kasadyahan - Tribu Salakayan of Miagao
Best in Costume - Tribu Kaing of Leon
Best in Street Dancing - Tribu Bayluhay of San Joaquin
Best in Music Kasadyahan - Tribu Kaing of Leon
Best Musical Director - Tribu Kaing of Leon

Dinagyang Festival 2013 Tribu Panayanon (Performance Video)

2013-01-27T03:54:00.002-08:00

Dinagyang Festival 2013 Tribu Panayanon Performance Video. Tribu Panayanon, formerly Tribu Lunok and Tribu Silak of Iloilo City National High School. Dinagyang Festival 2013, The Best Tourism Event, The Grandest Festival in the Philippines and Galing Pook Awardee Iloilo City.

4th Dinagyang Pyrolympics 2013 (Photos)

2013-01-25T14:01:00.001-08:00

Here are some photos from 4th Dinagyang Pyrolympics: 2013 Luces in the Sky held last January 24 and 25, 2013 in SM City Parking Lot. A big thanks to my good friend Caloi Delfin (https://www.facebook.com/caloi.delfin) for sharing this images to me. Tani may ara pa gid from Kasadyahan and Dinagyang!

Dinagyang 2013 Live Stream

2013-01-25T13:30:00.001-08:00

The Daily Guardian and Smart Communications, Inc. will bring to Ilonggos and the rest of the world the 2013 Dinagyang highlights in real time and in high definition.

Thanks to Smart's LTE technology, TDG will beam via live streaming the Kasadyahan and Ati-ati dance competition on January 26-27, respectively.

Dubbed the fastest wireless technology in the world today, LTE is a telecommunication standard capable of extremely high-speed data transfers, and is several times faster than present-day 3G and HSPA+ speeds. It is capable of speeds as fast as 100 Mbps, making it ideal for high-speed broadband applications.

The technology allows users to stream high-definition (HD) videos faster, download HD movies in minutes, and play lag-free online games.

Smart offers LTE data plans with speeds of up to 42Mbps and LTE powered devices such as smartphones. It recently made LTE more affordable than ever as it unveils the new Smart LTE Broadband Plan 1299.

“Designed for netizens who want their occasional LTE fix, Smart LTE Broadband Plan 1299 gives even more Filipinos the opportunity to Live Faster and Live More,” said Smart Broadband Internet and Data Services Head Lloyd Manaloto.

“Similar to LTE Broadband Plans 3500 and 1749, Smart LTE Broadband Plan 1299 is capable of speeds of up to 42Mbps so you get the full LTE experience,” he added.

As a special treat for early adopters, Smart LTE Broadband Plan 1299 can be used on an unlimited basis until January 31, 2013. Subscribers also have the option to avail of a Pocket WiFi device for a one-time fee of just P2,000.

The Philippines' first and most experienced LTE operator, Smart partnered with TDG in the 2012 Dinagyang festival to test its LTE technology in Iloilo City through the pioneering live streaming coverage of the annual mardi gras.

Just log on to www.thedailyguardian.net to experience the color and fun of the Philippines' best tourism event.

Also, join the discussion via www.facebook.com/TheDailyGuardian-WesternVisayas and www.twitter.com/tdguardian using the hashtags #Dinagyang, #dinagyangiloilo and #dagyangta
By: Tara Yap

Pnoy's Message to Iloilo City for Dinagyang 2013

2013-01-25T01:11:00.001-08:00

Message of President Aquino to Iloilo City on the occasion of their Dinagyang Festival, January 25, 2013

My warmest greetings to the people of Iloilo City on the occasion of the Dinagyang Festival.I join the entire Ilonggo people in honoring your patron, Señor Sto. Nino.

This event underscores the vitality of our faith and our culture and warmth as Filipinos in the lively rhythm of the Ilonggo community. Let this festival also be a celebration of your solidarity in upholding Iloilo’s heritage. With guidance from Señor Sto. Niño, let us continue on the straight and righteous path and demonstrate passion, integrity, and excellence in our endeavors.

The past year has illustrated our capacity to fulfill our collective aspirations when united in spirit and purpose. Let us stay the course and build on what we have achieved, guided by our pride in our communities. This festival, indeed, is a proud affirmation that it’s more fun in the Philippines.

I wish you a happy and meaningful gathering.

-(Sgd.) BENIGNO S. AQUINO III

Source: http://www.gov.ph/2013/01/25/message-of-president-aquino-to-iloilo-city-on-the-occasion-of-their-dinagyang-festival-january-25-2013/

Miss Dinagyang Festival 2013 Winners and Result

2013-01-23T12:24:00.001-08:00

Victoria Oke, a 18 year old 2nd year Bs Biology Student of Central Philippine University was crowned as Miss Dinagyang 2013. Rojessa Anne Peregil was the First Runner Up, and Froilene Villanueva was the Second Runner Up. The Pageant night was held at the University of San Agustin Gym last January 23, 2013.

[Updates] More on Miss Dinagyang 2013 Pageant Night: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151424892516064.542396.658796063&type=1

Here are the list of winners and result.

Best in Interview: Victoria Oke
Best in Evening Gown: Froilene Villanueva
Best in Talent: Victoria Oke
Best in Festival Costume: Froilene Villanueva
Best in Fantasy Make Up: Justine Silayro
Best in Swimwear: Froilene Villanueva
Miss Photogenic: Froilene Villanueva
Best in Production Number: Froilene Villanueva
Miss Congeniality: Rojessa Ann Peregil

Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2013 - Candidate 03 - Victoria Oke (Slenda Video)

Image source: Antoine Greg (https://www.facebook.com/antoine.greg?group_id=196258413790494) and JayCee Aiyana Obando (https://www.facebook.com/AiyanaAuset)

‘Luces in the Sky’ to provide color to Dinagyang nights

2013-01-19T05:55:00.003-08:00

World-class pyrotechnic shooters will vie for honors as the best fireworks displayer in the country as “Luces in the Sky” lights up the night Jan 24 and 27 in this central Philippine city.

The event is a colorful feature of the week-long Dinagyang Festival next week as 14 group shooters outside of Iloilo City compete in the Dinagyang side event.

Nomar Chavez of the Luces in the Sky committee said no participant from Iloilo City will compete in the event and only those firework shooters from Cabuyao, Laguna; Baliuag, Bulacan, Taytay, Rizal; Cebu and Davao registered for the competition.

Prizes include P120,000 for the champion shooter, P80,000 for the first runner-up and P20,000 for each group.

Luces in the Sky is an important event for the past 12 years during the 45-year old Dinagyang Festival celebration.(PNA)

Dinagyang Festival 2013 Opening Salvo (Videos)

2013-01-19T04:11:00.001-08:00

The 2013 Dinagyang festival opening salvo features Tribu Ilonganon, Atub-atub, Buntatalan-on, Molave, Milagrosa, Panayanon, Pag-asa, Angola, Salognon and Aninipay. Tribu Miro (wild cat), a contingent of full-blooded Atis from Barotac Viejo, Anilao and Guimaras, will also join the Ati-ati dance but as a non-competing tribe. The tribes will have to perform well because cash prizes await the most disciplined and well-choreographed contingent.

The tribe with the best performance will receive P20,000 while P15,000 await the group with the best discipline. The tribe with the best costume will win P15,000. The results of the opening salvo contest, however, will not affect the overall standing of the tribes during the final competition on January 27.

The tribes will follow the carousel type parade in four performance areas which will give organizers the chance to gauge the performance time of each contingent.

Dagoy Dancing Hala Bira ILOILO - Dinagyang Festival Opening Salvo

Tribu Ilonganon

Tribu Panayanon

Tribu Salognon

Image source: Ryan Sia (https://www.facebook.com/SiaBonYan)

Dinagyang Festival 2013 Opening Salvo

2013-01-19T03:00:00.000-08:00

The excitement of Dinagyang Festival 2013 can already be felt around the city with the opening salvo held yesterday (Jan 18).

Dinagyang, the highlights of which will start on January 25, opened with DepEd's Tambor Trumpa Martsa Musika, a drum and bugle parade from the Capitol to the Freedom Grandstand, followed in the afternoon by a fluvial procession along the river segment from Fort San Pedro, disembarking in front of the Aduana, and then the land route passing the river bank along Muelle Loney to the Arroyo Fountain and back to San Jose Church.

On Saturday (January 26), the Kasadyahan Regional Cultural Competition takes the morning schedule and the Sponsors Mardi Gras follows after lunch. The Dinagyang Ati Contest starts right after the Sunday morning mass.

The Dinagyang Dance Showdown and Street Dancing Competition (Ati Grand Parade and Competition) is one of the main events of the Dinagyang. It is a competition among "tribes" with warriors donned in striking attires that reflect the ingenuity, craftsmanship and artistry of Ilonggos, dancing in impressive choreography.

There will be eleven Ati contingents in this year's Dinagyang on January 27. These are Tribus Angola, Aninipay, Atub-Atub, Buntatalan-on, Ilonganon, Milagrosa, Miro (Guest), Molave, Pag-asa, Panayanon and Salognon.

Meanwhile, participants in the Kasadyahan Festival Regional Cultural Competition are: Salakayan -of Miagao town in Iloilo; Hubon Saranggola sa Manggahan (Guimaras); Hubon Binagtong sa Manggahan sa Guimaras; Tribu Hugyaw (St. Therese MTC Colleges); Olalong (Cabalum Western College); Tribu Pagdayaw (Dumarao, Capiz); Tribu Kaing (Leon, Iloilo); Hugyaw Kansilay (Silay City, Negros Occidental); Tribu Saludan (Tigbauan, Iloilo), Tribu Bayluhay (San Joaquin, Iloilo); Pahinis de Laua-an (Laua-an, Antique); and Tribu Mandaragat (San Jose de Buenavista, Antique).

This year's parade route is reverted to carousel around the City Proper Circuit Eight with four judging areas: Freedom Grandstand, Capitol, Quezon-Ledesma, and Iznart-Ma. Clara.

The festival management looks at carousel as the better option at the moment as it allows other events to be presented at the sports oval and parade crowd control becomes more manageable when concentrated in the City Proper.

Other activities of Dinagyang will be the Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament to be held at the Iloilo Golf and Country Club in Sta. Barbara town from January 19 and 20; the 1st Iloilo Travel Mart from January 19 to 25; Miss Dinagyang pageant finals at the University of San Agustin Gym on January 23; and the arrival of the image of Sto. Niño de Cebu at the Iloilo Arrastre.

The fireworks show, Luces in the Sky, will be on January 24 and 25; the food festival by the Iloilo Hotels Restaurants Resorts Association from January 24 to 27; the Religious Sadsad is in front of the San Jose Church on January 25; awarding night on January 27; and the thanksgiving mass on January 28.

Source: May Joven philstar.com

Iloilo Dinagyang Festival 2013 Launched

2012-09-25T17:36:00.001-07:00

The Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation Inc. (IDFI) has officially launched yesterday the 45th Dinagyang festival set on January 26-27 next year.

The launching started after a mass held at San Jose Parish Church (SJPC). It was followed by the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the IDFI represented by President Ramon Cua Locsin, the Iloilo City Government through the City Tourism Office, and SJPC led by Parish Priest Raymundo Edzel Alcayaga at the rooftop of the Iloilo City Hall building.

Iloilo City Tourism Officer Benito Jimena said this early launching will help interested participants to prepare early.

He said Iloilo Dinagyang has been known as the Best Tourism Event in the country and this will remain as the Ilonggos' pride.

"We have done a lot to make Iloilo Dinagyang as a premier festival so we have to think of some useful strategies to have a better preparation in order to invite more visitors to come to Iloilo," he said.

The foundation also eyes the adoption of the same set-up last year where the final performance area was the Iloilo Sports Complex in La Paz district, instead of the Freedom Grandstand.

Jimena said the sports complex, which is more accessible to everybody, could cater to more than 25,000 people compared to the Freedom Grandstand that can accommodate almost 5,000 people.

He added that the sports complex is just a few meters away from the judging areas at St. Clement's Church and the Iloilo Provincial Capitol.

Jimena added that common activities like food festival and live bands in the downtown area will be retained.

Iloilo Gov. Arthur Defensor, Sr. said the use of the complex is okay as long as there will be no damages in the area.

The Iloilo Provincial Government gave a cash aid of P 200,000 to the foundation aside from allowing the use of the complex last year.

The complex served as Judging Area No. 1 while the other judging areas were located at the front of St. Clements Church on Luna Street, La Paz (area 2), old Capitol building (area 3) and Freedom grandstand (area 4).*

source: http://iloilonewstoday.com/index.php/opinion/other-views/10964-iloilo-dinagyang-2013-launched-

2013 Dinagyang Festival launching set on Sept 24

2012-09-15T12:56:00.004-07:00

Beating of drums will soon fill the air here as the city government and its partner organizations, the Iloilo Dinagyang Festival Inc. (IDFI) and the San Jose Placer prepare for the take off of the 2013 Iloilo Dinagyang Festival.

Click here for: Dinagyang Festival 2013 Updates (Schedule,Ticket Sales)

A memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the city government here, IDFI and the San Jose Placer that compose the triumvirate will be signed this Sept 24 to highlight the launching of the festival.

The Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) in its regular session Wednesday gave mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog authority to sign the agreement.

The Iloilo Dinagyang Festival is the city’s prime festival, a celebration in honor and thanksgiving to Senor Santo Niño. Next year the highlights are slated Jan 25-27.

City Tourism and Development Office (CTDO) head Benito Jimena said that they would like to work on the enhancement of the parade and performances of participating groups and tribes during the remaining two days as one of the proposed improvement for the staging of the festival. (PNA)

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Dinagyang Festival 2013 Updates (Schedule,Ticket Sales)

2012-07-21T12:45:00.002-07:00

DINAGYANG FESTIVAL 2013

January 25, 2013 (Friday) - Fluvial Procession
January 26, 2013 (Saturday) - Kasadyahan Cultural Festival
January 27, 2013 (Sunday) - Ati Streetdance Competition

Tickets for the performance areas will be available by the first week of January.

For reference, number of tickets sold and prices as of 2012:
Freedom Grandstand (Stage 1) 600 tickets - P1,200* each
Provincia Capitol Area (Stage 2) - Complimentary seats
Luna Street Judging Area (Stage 3) 500 seats - P1,000* per seat
Iloilo Sports Complex (Stage 4) 4,000 seats - P300* per seat

*Ticket prices for 2013 are not yet available

The performance stage tickets are inclusive of the two-day event (Kasadyahan and Ati-ati competitions). Online booking is not available. Tickets can only be purchased at the City Tourism and Development Office (CTDO).

City Tourism and Development Office (CTDO)
Dinagyang Lounge (Freedom Grandstand),
JM Basa St., 5000 Iloilo City, Philippines
(+63)(33) 336 3439
info@dinagyangsailoilo.com

Information courtesy of http://www.exploreiloilo.com/dinagyang-festival

Tribu Pan-ay at Guam Liberation Day (Video)

2012-07-21T12:30:00.003-07:00

Tribu Pan-ay, the 2012 Dinagyang Champions from Iloilo, performing at the Guam Liberation Day parade.

Dinagyang Festival's and Aliwan Fiesta's Grand Champion: Tribu Pan-ay performs at the University of Guam.

Iloilo's Dinagyang Festival tribe ready to perform in Guam

2012-06-26T07:48:00.001-07:00

The tribe of Iloilo’s pride, the Iloilo Dinagyang Festival, is now ready to perform in Guam even as they are still waiting for their approved visa, according to City Tourism and Development Officer (CTDO) Benito Jimena.

Jimena said that the city’s 76-member contingent is expected to leave on July 18 to perform during the Guam Liberation Day slated July 21. They are still waiting for the final itinerary that will be furnished by the organizer.

The trip is supported by the Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation Inc. (IDFI) headed by Ramon Cua Locsin, Iloilo City Government, Mayors' Council of Guam and the Ilonggo International.

The festival tribe’s Guam trip is in response to an invitation that is just one of the many from various Filipino communities abroad.

In 2011, the Dinagyang tribe was a crowd drawer when it performed during the celebration of the 113th Philippines Independence Day in New York City.

Last April, the festival also performed during the Board of Governors' Meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Manila just weeks after it was declared champion in the Aliwan Fiesta. The Aliwan Fiesta is an annual competition of various festivals from around the Philippines. (PNA)

image source: www.facebook.com/dinagyangfestival.iloilo

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2012-06-15T10:43:00.001-07:00

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