Gigs Ilonggo - Archive for January 2010

Dinagyang 2010 Ati-ati Tribe Competition Photos

Posted under Festivals on Thursday, 28 January 2010 by Junnjun Mendoza

Here are the photos I have taken during the highlights of the Dinagyang Festival 2010, the Ati-ati Tribe Competitions dominated by Tribu Paghidaet that emerged as the overall champion. The photos are not classified as to the tribes, I am having a hard time determining which is which. VIEW THE...

Dinagyang 2010 Ati-ati Tribe Competition Photos

Iloilo Paraw Regatta 2010 Schedule

Posted under Festivals on Wednesday, 27 January 2010 by Junnjun Mendoza

Iloilo never stops partying. After the grand Dinagyang Festival Celebration in January, another much awaited event is again taking the center stage, the Paraw Regatta Festival. Dubbed as the "Best Sport's Tourism" by the Association of Tourism Officer in the Philippines (ATOP) Paraw Regatta is...

Dinagyang Festival 2010 Winners

Posted under Festivals on Monday, 25 January 2010 by Junnjun Mendoza

Here is the list of Winners in the recently ended Dinagyang Festival 2010. The list includes all of the activities in Dinagyang 2010 such as Ati-ati and Kasadyahan competitions, Luces in the Sky, Salvo of a thousand drums (Tambor, Trumpa, Marcha, Musika)... Dinagyang Ati-ati Competition Major...

Salvo of a Thousand Drums 2010

Posted under Festivals on Friday, 22 January 2010 by Junnjun Mendoza

This year is the second staging of the "Salvo of a Thousand Drums: Tambor, Trumpa, Martsa Musika" as part of the Dinagyang Festival celebration since it was introduced in 2009. It was held in the morning of Jan. 22 at the Iloilo Freedom Grandstand and aimed to make a world record by the volleying...

Dinagyang Festival Parade Route

Posted under Festivals on Friday, 22 January 2010 by Junnjun Mendoza

Here is a quick guide for the Parade Route of the Dinagyang Festival Kasadyahan and Ati-ati Competitions. There are 4 designated stages around the downtown area where each tribe performs their routine. To get in to the designated stages you need to buy a Dinagyang ticket ranging from...

Hala Bira Iloilo! Dinagyang Official Theme Song

Posted under Festivals on Friday, 22 January 2010 by Junnjun Mendoza

Mr. Dante Beriong The Dinagyang Festival official theme song was written by Mr. Dante Beriong, renown composer and lyricist of Ilonggo and Karay-a folk songs. Below is the lyrics and video of the Dinagyang Festival Theme Song. Hala Bira, Iloilo!: Dinagyang Theme Song by Dante...

Hala Bira Iloilo! Dinagyang Official Theme Song

YUHUM Tibiao! An Explosive Karay-a Experience

Posted under Antique, Leisure and Adventure on Thursday, 21 January 2010 by Junnjun Mendoza

With the boosting number of visitors both local and foreign alike, Tibiao Fish Spa (TFS) ignited the flare of the once adventure tourism destination of Antique – Tibiao. Recently visitors come to Tibiao to experience the most affordable fish spa in the world. According to Mr. Flord Nicson...

YUHUM Tibiao! An Explosive Karay-a Experience

Miss Dinagyang 2010 Winners

Posted under Festivals on Thursday, 21 January 2010 by Junnjun Mendoza

Miss Dinagyang 2010 beauty pageant's results left unrevealed until this time due to the failure of the organizer to inform the media about it. The candidates were not even presented to the press and so the "Darling of the Press" award was not thrown in this year's edition. Nevertheless, here are...

Iloilo Festival Queen and Hiyas Sang Iloilo 2010

Posted under Festivals, Gigs and Events on Wednesday, 20 January 2010 by Junnjun Mendoza

Aside from the Miss Dinagyang Pageant held annually as part of the Dinagyang Festival celebrations another prestigious beauty pageant is showcased, the Iloilo Festival Queen and Hiyas Sang Iloilo. This search for beauty queens is a project of Sr. Sto. Nino Festival Queen of Iloilo, Inc. spearheaded...

Iloilo Festival Queen and Hiyas Sang Iloilo 2010

Dinagyang Festival 2010 Opening Salvo

Posted under Festivals on Wednesday, 20 January 2010 by Junnjun Mendoza

The Dinagyang Fever is on!!! Hundreds of Ilonggos went on the streets of downtown Iloilo City to witness the taking off of the biggest event, the Dinagyang 2010 in its Opening Salvo last Friday, January 15th. Each Ati-ati and Kasadyahan tribe contestants showcased a sneak preview on what to see on...

Panaad sa Negros Festival 2010 Schedule

Posted under Festivals, Negros Occidental on Friday, 15 January 2010 by Junnjun Mendoza

Pasalamat Festival of La Carlota City The annual Panaad sa Negros Festival of Negros Occidental is again taking the center stage this 2010 in bringing the best of the island. It converges the festivals and fiestas of each town and city of the province to have a single celebration in the province's...