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Havaianas Party Sets Smallville, Iloilo on Fire

Marcos C. — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:19:29 +0000

Explore Iloilo and the Iloilo Bloggers Inc. were invited to attend the Havaianas Beach Bar Party in Bourbon St., Smallville Complex in Iloilo City last May 29th 2010. While reveling to house music mixes by DJ Pav Parrotte, party goers were treated with fire dance exhibitions, Brazilian models, free mixed drinks, and many other freebies from Havanaias. The event was organized by Havaianas and co-produced by SPYCO Marketing Productions Manila.

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Photos and Videos of Iloilo Festivals during the Aliwan Fiesta 2010

Marcos C. — Sat, 08 May 2010 14:14:50 +0000

It was yet another successful showcase of the colorful history and culture of Iloilo during the Aliwan Fiesta 2010 held last month in Manila by three Ilonggo Festivals. The Dinagyang Festival, Paraw Regatta Festival, and Kasag Festival of Banate were among the crowd favorites and were included in the top 10 of the street dance competition with the Dinagyang Festival emerging as the champion and Kasag Festival as 2nd runner-up. Here are photos and videos during the Aliwan 2010 Fiesta:

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Aliwan 2010 winners – Dinagyang Festival grabs 1st place

Marcos C. — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:06:26 +0000

Here are the results of the much awaited Aliwan Fiesta 2010 held in Manila last April 26 – 28, 2010. All three contingents from Iloilo got into the circle of winners. The Dinagyang Festival emerged as the champion with Kasag Festival of Banate, Iloilo in 3rd place and Paraw Regatta Festival as one of the runners up.

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Guimaras Manggahan Festival 2010 – All you can eat Mangoes!

Marcos C. — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 04:00:00 +0000

Island Province of Guimaras- Home of the Manggahan Festival is now ready for celebration on April 11-18, 2010. The weeklong festival will showcase various events that every tourists and guests will enjoy. These include the jumpstart event at Robinsons Mall: Manggahan sa Robinsons on April 5-8, 2010 with an opening ceremony and Guimaras booth- displaying province’ bests and finest. Stunning beauties of Mutya ng Guimaras will be witnessed on April 8 as they showcase their casual wears.

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Ang Pagtaltal sa Guimaras 2010 Schedule

Marcos C. — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0000

Join the Pagtaltal sa Guimaras and witness the devotion of Guimarasnons through a street play presentation of the life of Christ. The Pagtaltal is a major event in Guimaras that continually attracts local and foreign tourists because of the passionate portrayal of Christ’s tribulations.

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Semana sang Iloilo kag Guimaras 2010 slated on March 28 – April 11

Marcos C. — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 18:52:50 +0000

To commemorate its 108th anniversary, the Iloilo Provincial Government in cooperation with the Province of Guimaras will be holding a two week celebration filled with various events from March 28 to April 11, 2010. Dubbed as “Semana sang Iloilo kag Guimaras,” the event also coincides with the Holy Week rites.

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Passi City Pintados de Pasi Festival 2010 Schedule

Marcos C. — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:24:45 +0000

Get ready this March 13-21, 2010 as the City of Passi, Iloilo celebrates the Pintados de Pasi Festival 2010 to commemorate its 12 Foundation Anniversary. The highlight of the week long event is the tribe competition where several passinhon tribes will be showcasing their town’s history and culture through choreographed dances. Here, the performers are covered in traditional body paintings with decorative designs from head to foot, inspired by the cultural practice of early Bisayan settlers of adorning themselves with tattoos as a mark of age, bravery or tribal seniority.

Pintados de Pasi Festival 2010 Schedule

March 13, 2010 (Saturday)

6:30 AM – Mass (St. William Parish Church)

8:00 AM – Opening Program / Opening Salvo

7:00 PM – Opening Food Festival with Live Band

March 14, 2010 (Sunday) – 12th Foundation Day Anniversary

7:00 PM – Miss LGU “Kuno” – Year 6 (Passi City Social Hall)

March 15, 2010 (Monday)

7:00 PM – Talen’s Night – BB. Pintados 2010 (Passi City Social Hall)

March 16, 2010 (Tusday)

7:00 PM – “Pinta Lawas” Body Painting Contest (Plaza Paloma / Passi City Social Hall)

March 17, 2010 (Wednesday)

10:00 AM – Motor Show (Passi City Social Hall)

1:00 PM – Battle of the Sound (Plaza Paloma)

March 18, 2010 (Thursday)

8:00 AM – Passi City Cultural Contest (Passi City Social Hall)

March 19, 2010 (Friday)

7:00 AM – Karosa Parade & Carabao Painting Contest (Passi City Social Hall)

7:00 PM – Grand Coronation Night – Bb. Pintados 2010 (Passi City Social Hall)

March 20, 2010 (Saturday)

7:00 AM – Sindaya sa Suba (Jalaur River)

March 21, 2010 (Sunday)

6:30 AM – Mass

8:00 AM – Tribe Competition

4:00 PM – Awarding / Closing Program

7:00 PM – Fireworks display at Plaza Paloma

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Paraw Regatta 2010 Photos and Videos

Marcos C. — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:41:46 +0000

The recently concluded Paraw Regatta Festival is definitely a must see attraction of Iloilo City for tourists and locals alike. Over the years, it has experienced a lot of innovations and has grown to a full fledged festival with various exciting activities and events spread across the whole third week of February. Here’s a collection of pictures and videos of the Paraw Regatta 2010

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Paraw Regatta 2010 Winners

Marcos C. — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:17:16 +0000

The results of the Samba de Regatta Music and Mardi Gras Competition during the Paraw Regatta Festival 2010 are out! The Samba de Regatta contest was held last february 18, 2009 in Downtown, Iloilo City with a repeat performance during the Paraw Regatta Festival 2010 highlights last February 22, 2010. Without further ado, here are the list of winners:

Minor Awards

Best Duo Performers – Grupo Mezza Latino (Mandurriao National High School)

Best in Costume – Grupo Mezza Latino

Best in Music – Grupo Del Oeste West Visayas State University)
Best in Parade – Grupo Fuerte Baile (Fort San Pedro National Highschool)
Best in Choreography – Grupo Fuerte Baile

Major Awards

2nd runner-up – Grupo Del Oeste

1st runner-up – Grupo Messa Latinos
Champion – Grupo Fuerte Baile

Congratulations to the winners! Now the question remains, will we be seeing Grupo Fuerte Baile during the Aliwan Fiesta 2010 in Manila this April? They have already been invited by the organizers as a guest performer but there have been reports that they may be joining this year’s Aliwan to represent the Paraw Regatta Festival under the Province of Guimaras (since Guimaras is also a co-organizer of the Paraw Regatta Festival).

See the performance of this year’s champion, Grupo Fuerte Baile:

See the performance of other contesting grupos during the Samba de Regatta 2010

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Samba de Regatta 2010 – Pick your bet!

Marcos C. — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:39:53 +0000

The Samba de Regatta Competition is a recent addition to the Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival inspired by the Mardi Gras Parade in Brazil. Since last year, it has turned up the heat during the festivities with its flaming hot dances, rhythmic music, and alluring costumes. Two performances comprise the Samba de Regatta: The torch parade held in downtown, Iloilo City and the beach performance in Villa Beach, Arevalo.

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