Category: Festivals
Masskara Festival 2009 Official Winners
Here are the Official list of winners of the recently concluded Masskara Festival 2009 of Bacolod. The street dance competitions was held last October 16 and 17 along the streets of Araneta going to the Plaza where the finale performance was held. OPEN Category Grand Prize Winner: Barangay Taculing 1st Runner-up: Barangay Mandalagan 2ndRunner-up: Barangay [...]
Festivals and Fiestas in Iloilo
Dinagyang Festival warriors (Tribu Paghidaet) Iloilo was once called the festival capital of the Philippines. See for yourself and witness these wowing festivals of Iloilo all the year round. The festivals reflect the diverse culture of Iloilo and the ingenuity of its people. Some are part of the traditional culture and some are inclined with [...]
Complete Schedule of Dinagyang Festival 2010
Recently I posted here the draft of the highlights of Dinagyang 2010. And now the Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation, Inc. (IDFI) has officially released the complete schedules of the highly anticipated event. This is one good news for us to better plot our itineraries considering that January is a festival month with celebrations such as Ati-atihan [...]
“The Festival of Face” Masskara 2009 Schedule
Masskara Festival of Bacolod has been one of the most awaited event in the Philippines. It has drawn multitudes of spectators and tourists through the years and has represented the Philippines in various international events and competitions. Masskara is celebrated and known for the eclectic and chic masks worn in a street dance competition. This [...]
Dinagyang Festival 2010 Schedule of Activities
The draft of the schedule of activities of the forthcoming Dinagyang Festival 2010 has been released. The grand slam winner of “Best Tourism Event in the Philippines” is gearing for a more groundbreaking and blasting celebration next year. Below is the draft of the festival highlights . Photo by: exploreiloilo.com Dinagyang Festival 2010 Schedule January [...]
Dinagyang Festival Featured in an Australian Travel Mag
Dinagyang Festival is undeniably conquering the world bit by bit. It has not only gained recognition in the country but also making waves in the international enthusiasts. Last year, Asian News Network based in Thailand featured Iloilo and Dinagyang entitled “Celebration Time in Iloilo” (13-09-2008). That same author published almost similar article in the July [...]
Fiestas in the City 2009 Schedules
The annual tourism event at SM City Iloilo still goes on this year. The “Fiestas in the City” spearheaded by SM City Iloilo to boost further the tourism and to showcase the products of Western Visayas. It is where you can witness the gathering of festivals of the provinces of Panay. This year’s Fiesta in [...]
Aliwan Fiesta 2009 Official List of Winners
Aliwan 2009 Street dance Winners: Champion – Buyogan Festival of Abuyogan, Leyte 2nd Place – Kasag Festival of Banate, Iloilo 3rd Place – Tribu Paghidaet (Lapaz National High School) from Dinagyang Festival of Iloilo Runners Up: Siloy Festival of Alcoy, Cebu Karatong Festival of Dulag, Leyte Kadayawan Festival of Davao City Lapay Bantigue of Masbate [...]
PINTADOS DE PASI 2009
The City of Passi will be having its annuial festivity this March 14-22 the 10th Pintados de Pasi Festival 2009. The highlight of the week long event is the tribe competition where, 10 truly Passinhon tribes will be showcasing their town’s history and culture through choreographed dances. The tribes, will be named after characters of [...]
Panaad sa Negros Festival
“Mother of all Festivals” “Panaad” is the Hiligaynon for a vow and its fulfillment. The biggest festival in Negros Occidental, the PANAAD FESTIVAL, started in 1993 as a thanksgiving celebration and a fulfillment of a promise and vow to the Divine Providence in exchange of good life as well as a showcase of the best [...]
JARO FIESTA 2009 – FEAST OF OUR LADY OF CANDLES (CANDELARIA)
Every February 2nd Jaro District in Iloilo City celebrates its annual fiesta. It is a grand celebration that has weeks of AGRO-INDUSTRIAL And CHARITY FAIR and culminates in the highlights of the event which is the feast of Candelaria. It draws herds of peaople not only from Iloilo but also from nearby provinces and islands. [...]
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