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Photos and Videos of Iloilo Festivals during the Aliwan Fiesta 2010

Marcos — 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 — 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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Aliwan Fiesta 2010 Schedule

Marcos — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0000

The Aliwan Fiesta stage will be set again in Manila this April 22-24 2010 for the annual gathering of the Philippines’ biggest and best festivals. During the main highlights, spectators will be able to experience the colorful festivals coming from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Aside from being showcase of tourism in the Philippines, the Aliwan Fiesta is also features a street dance competition, where performing groups battle it out to win the Aliwan Championship title. For the Aliwan Fiesta 2010, Iloilo will be sending two groups: Tribu Paghidaet of the Dinagyang Festival, Iloilo City and Tribu Kasag of the Kasag Festival of Banate, Iloilo Province.

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Paraw Regatta 2010 Winners

Marcos — 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

Dinagyang Ati 2010 Photos and Videos

Marcos — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:56:17 +0000

The long wait is finally over. Millions of spectators in Iloilo and around the globe (thanks to ABS-CBN’s live coverage) got to see the world class performances of 16 participating tribes in the Dinagyang Ati Competition last Sunday. The Dinagyang Ati is the main highlight of the Dinagyang Festivals, wherein competing tribes composed of dark-brown colored warriors perform highly choreographed dances to the fast paced beat of drums and paying homage to the child Jesus by shouting “Viva, Viva! Senyor Santo Nino!.”

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Dinagyang Fiesta 2010 List of Tribes for Dinagyang Ati and Kasadyahan

Marcos — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 09:30:00 +0000

The competition for the Dinagyang Festival 2010 is still as hot as ever with at least 18 groups registered for the Dinagyang Ati competition and 9 entries for the Kasadyahan competition.

Aside from winning the grand prize trophy and money, the champion of the Dinagyang Festival will get to represent Iloilo City and Province in various national and international events including the much anticipated Aliwan Fiesta 2010 in Manila.Read the rest of Dinagyang Fiesta 2010 List of Tribes for Dinagyang Ati and Kasadyahan (2 comments)

Aliwan Fiesta 2009 Photos and Videos

Marcos — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:17:39 +0000

Haven’t gone to Manila to witness the Aliwan Fiesta 2009? Here’s a collection of photos and videos of the Aliwan Fiesta 2009 in Manila and watch how Filipinos celebrate the diversity of the Philippine’s rich culture by showcasing the rich culture of their provinces and cities through colorful costumes, synchronized dances, and heartwarming smiles.
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Aliwan 2009 Winners – Results for Streetdance, Float, and Festival Queen Pageant

Marcos — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:40:28 +0000

Here are the winners of the recently concluded Aliwan Fiesta 2009 in Manila for the street dance category, float design, and festival queen pageant. Congratulations to all the winners!

Aliwan 2009 Street dance Winners:

Champion – Buyogan Festival of Abuyogan, Leyte

2nd Place – Kasag Festival of Banate, Iloilo

3rd Place – Tribu Paghidaet from Dinagyang Festival of Iloilo

Runner Up:

Siloy Festival of Alcoy, Cebu
Karatong Festival of Dulag, Leyte
Kadayawan Festival of Davao City
Lapay Bantigue of Masbate City
Kalilangan Festival of General Santos City
Lambayok Festival of Batangas.
Ibon-Ebon Festival of Candaba, Pampanga

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Explore Iloilo goes to Aliwan Fiesta 2009!

Marcos — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:11:45 +0000

For the first time, Explore Iloilo will be covering the Aliwan Fiesta from the streets of Manila on April 23 to 29 to give support to three Ilonggo contingents who will be performing namely: Kasag Festival of Banate, Tribu Paghidaet of Dinagyang Festival, and Grupo Del Oeste of Paraw Regatta Festival. Results, Pictures, and Videos will be posted here as usual. Read the rest of Explore Iloilo goes to Aliwan Fiesta 2009! (8 comments)

Aliwan 2009 heat is on!

Marcos — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:14:25 +0000

Iloilo Festivals will once again heat up Aliwan 2009 slated this April 23-25, 2009 in Manila. The Aliwan Fiesta is the ultimate stage of the biggest and grandest festivals in the Philippines. Winners of the major festivals throughout the islands would converge in Manila during the Aliwan Fiesta to showcase the colorful culture of their hometown.

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