Category: Festivals
Iloilo’s Dinagyang and Pantat Festivals dominated Aliwan 2011
Two out of three contingents from Iloilo swept the top spots in the 2011 Aliwan Fiesta. Held last April 14-16 in Manila, the annual gathering of the best festivals in the Philippines is a much-awaited event that draws large number crowd. Aliwan Fiesta is organized by Manila Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) in cooperation with the Cultural [...]
Semana sang Iloilo Parade of Festivals and Performances
There were a total of 6 festivals from different towns of the province of Iloilo participated in the Parade of Festivals last April 8, 2011. It was one of the highlights of the 110th Semana sang Iloilo. The parade started at the Freedom Grandstand up to the Capitol. After the parade, the much awaited performances [...]
Guimbal’s 7th Bantayan Indie Film Festival
Watch out for the premiere of the 7th Bantayan Indie Film Festival in Guimbal today, April 14, 2011. There will be a total of 9 indie films participated to highlight the town’s Bantayan Festival 2011. Produced by the Guimbal I-Film Society, the filmfest is a great way to showcase the local talents of Guimbalanons in [...]
Guimaras Manggahan Festival 2011 Schedule of Activities
The province of Guimaras will once again celebrate its grand annual celebration of Manggahan Festival on April 10 – 17, 2011. Known for its world-class sweet mangoes, Guimaras showcases the best of its crop during the celebration. Colorful streetdance competitions, agribusiness trade fairs and other exciting activities including the Mangga Eat-All-You-Can highlight the annual event.
Guimbal’s Bantayan Festival 2011 Schedule of Activities
All systems go for the annual celebration of Bantayan Festival 2011 in the town of Guimbal. Bantayan Festival is an annual enactment of the battle between the natives of Guimbal and the Muslim pirates. It is a theatrical play of the skirmishes and dances, the victory of the Guimbalanons (people of Guimbal) against the Muslim [...]
CAPIZtahan 2011 Schedule of Activities, April 15 – 17
Roxas City and the province of Capiz are all set to celebrate the CAPIZtahan 2011. The 3-day event which will be held in Roxas City on April 15 – 17, 2011 will mark the 110th foundation day commemoration of the Civil Government of Capiz. It will showcase several unique and spectacular activities to showcase the best [...]
Semana sang Iloilo 2011 Schedule of Activites
Iloilo will hold its 110th Foundation Anniversary as a province with the annual Semana sang Iloilo. Various activities are lined up for the weeklong celebration that will kick off on April 4 and will culminate on April 11, 2011. This year’s theme is “Kultura Nga Pinanubli, Aton Ikabuhi”. See the detailed schedule below and see [...]
Pintados de Pasi 2011 Schedule
Passi City will once again stage the annual Pintados de Pasi Festival on March 14 to 20, 2011. A celebration of culture and heritage, Pintados de Pasi is held every year to commemorate the city’s Foundation Anniversary. This year’s theme dubbed “Kulturang Passinhon: Amligan para sa Katawhayan kag Kauswagan” reinstates the rich culture of Passinhon (the [...]
Paraw Regatta Festival 2011 Photos
Here are some photos taken during the highlight of the 2011 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival. The final event of the week-long festivity was held yesterday, February 20, 2011 along Villa Beach in Arevalo district. The race among native outriggers crossing the Iloilo Strait highlights the Paraw Regatta Festival every year. While the Paraws are making [...]
1st Iloilo National Jet Ski Competition
The Iloilo Watercraft Association will hold its 1st National Jet Ski Competition Mayor’s Cup as part of the 39th Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival. Enjoy the spectacle of extreme jet ski exhibitions along Villa Beach, in front of Breakthrough Restaurant in Arevalo district on February 19, 2011 Saturday. The event kicks off at 9AM. See: Iloilo Paraw [...]
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Iloilo Chinese New Year 2011 [Photos]
Local Filipino-Chinese community in Iloilo comprised by Chinese private entities, schools and business clubs converged to celebrate the entry of the Year of the Metal Rabbit. Fully supported by the Iloilo City Government, the Iloilo Chinese New Year Celebration is considered one of the best and much awaited events joining the festival season of Iloilo [...]
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