Explore Iloilo » Exhibit http://www.exploreiloilo.com Your Gateway to Western Visayas Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:05:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival 2011 Schedule http://www.exploreiloilo.com/iloilo-paraw-regatta-2011-schedule.html http://www.exploreiloilo.com/iloilo-paraw-regatta-2011-schedule.html#comments Wed, 29 Dec 2010 20:00:00 +0000 Marcos http://www.exploreiloilo.com/iloilo-paraw-regatta-festival-2011-schedule-2.html 3300334669 8840e25a77 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival 2011 Schedule

Clear up your schedules on the second week of February and head on over to Iloilo City for a fun experience at the Paraw Regatta Festival 2011. Now on its 39th year, the Iloilo Paraw Regatta is the oldest traditional craft event in Asia, and the largest sailing event in the Philippines.

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Samba de Regatta Dance Competition

Over the years, Iloilo Paraw Regatta has grown from a half-day sailboat race into a week long multi-event festival that it is now. Side events include the Iloilo Paraw Slalom, Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta, Pinta de Layag Competition, Pinta Tawo Competition, Miniature Paraw Race, Rowing and Paddling Competition, Governor’s Cup Fishing Competition, Samba de Regatta, Beach Football Tournament, and the Beach Volleyball Tournament, Luces by the Sea (Fireworks Display).

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Luces by the Sea Fireworks Display

Here’s the Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival 2011 Schedule of Activities:

February 13, 2011 (Sunday)

7:00 AM Mass Offering Villa Arevalo Parish Church
9:00 AM Fellowship Breakfast Tatoy’s Manokan
3:00 PM Formal Opening Program: 2011 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival Robinsons Place
4:00 PM Presentationof Official Candidates: 2011 Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival Fountain Area
5:00 PM Opening of The Photo Exhibit (Feb 14 to 20, 2011)
Opening of The Miniature Paraw-Making Contest (Feb 14 to 20, 2011)
5:30 PM Opening of The Iloilo Watercraft Association Exhibit (Feb 13 to 19, 2011)
6:00 PM Cocktails
10:00 AM Start of The “Pinta Layag” Sail Painting Contest Robinsons Car Park
4:00 PM 2011 Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta Pre-Pageant: Festival Costume & Swimsuit Pre-Judging Competitions Robinsons Fountain Area

February 15, 2011 (Tuesday)

4:00 PM 2011 Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta Pre-Pageant: Evening Gown & “Darlingof The Press” Pre-Judging Competitions Robinsons Fountain Area

February 16, 2011 (Wednesday)

4:00 PM 2011 Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta Pre-Pageant: Talent Competition SM City

February 17, 2011 (Thursday)

6:00 PM 2011 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival Torch Parade Major City Streets
8:00 PM “Sinamba Sa Paraw Regatta” Mardi Gras Semi-Finals Freedom Grandstand

February 18, 2011 (Friday)

12:00 NN 2011 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Rowing & Paddling Competitions Along Iloilo River
7:00 PM 2011 Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta Pageant Coronation Night Freedom Grandstand

February 19, 2011 (Saturday)

7:00 AM Send-Off Mass of The Governor’s Cup Deep-Sea Fishing Competition Fort San Pedro Drive Inn
8:00 AM 2011 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Invitational Women’s Beach Volleyball Eliminations Villa Regatta Beach Front
8:00 AM 1st Iloilo Paraw Regatta Airsoft Competition – Eliminations Punta Villa Resort Hotel
9:00 AM 2011 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Invitational Men’s Beach Football Eliminations Villa Regatta Beach Front
10:00 AM 2011 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Invitational Beach Ultimate Elimination S Villa Regatta Beach Front
9:00 AM 1st Iloilo Paraw Regatta Jet Ski Competition Iloilo Fishing Port Complex
6:00 PM Gma Network’s “Reggae-Ta” & Kapuso Night Beach Party Main Festival Stage Tatoy’s Villa
6:00 PM Abs-Cbn Beach Party Breakthrough Restaurant Beach Front
7:00 PM The 1st Iloilo Paraw Regatta “Chairman’s Ball” Consejo Hall, Tatoy’s Villa
10:00 PM Arevalo Pyrotechnics Association’s Fireworks Competition & “Luces By The Sea” Fireworks Display Main Festival Stage Tatoy’s Manokan

February 20, 2011 (Sunday)

6:00 AM “Pinta Layag” Final Judging Villa Beach Shoreline
6:00 AM Festival Photo Contest (Awarding On March 4 at Tatoy’s Manokan, Villa Beach, Arevalo, Iloilo City) Villa Beach Shoreline
6:00 AM Main Paraw Regatta Event: Registration of Participants / Measurement of Participating Paraws Villa Beach Shoreline
7:00 AM Opening Program & Opening Declaration of Race Main Festival Stage Tatoy’s Manokan
7:30 AM 2011 Iloilo Paraw Regatta – 39th Edition Grand Take-Off
8:00 AM “Sinamba Sa Paraw Regatta” Mardi Gras Finals
8:00 AM “Pintawo” A Body-Painting Competition Breakthrough Restaurant
8:00 AM Mini Paraw Beach Race Villa Beach Shoreline
8:00 AM 2011 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Invitational Women’s Beach Volleyball Finals Villa Regatta Beach Front
8:00 AM 1st Iloilo Paraw Regatta Airsoft Competition – Finals Punta Villa Resort
8:00 AM Sports Photo Contest Villa Regatta Beach Front
9:00 AM 2011 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Invitational Men’s Beach Football Finals Villa Regatta Beach Front
10:00 AM 2011 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Invitational Women’s Beach Football Finals Villa Regatta Beach Front
10:00 AM 2011 Iloilo Beach Ultimate Finals Villa Regatta Beach Front
12:00 NN Arrival of The Deep-Sea Fishing Competition Participants Main Festival Stage Tatoy’s Manokan
3:00 PM Awarding Ceremonies
]]> http://www.exploreiloilo.com/iloilo-paraw-regatta-2011-schedule.html/feed 0 Iloilo City celebrates 73rd Charter Day – Schedule of Events http://www.exploreiloilo.com/iloilo-city-celebrates-73rd-charter-day-schedule-of-events.html http://www.exploreiloilo.com/iloilo-city-celebrates-73rd-charter-day-schedule-of-events.html#comments Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:45:00 +0000 Marcos http://www.exploreiloilo.com/iloilo-city-celebrates-73rd-charter-day-schedule-of-events.html The City of Iloilo will be commemorating the 73rd Charter day with a 40-day celebration from July 16 to August 25, 2010. This year’s theme “Dakbanwang Iloilo Bugal Ko” aims to increase awareness about the city’s history and development and instill a “pride of place” among the public by showcasing Iloilo City’s history and culture during the festivities.

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Some of you might recall that Iloilo was already a city even during the Spanish colonial Period. Back in the 19th century, the present day City Proper or Downtown district solely comprised the Municipality of Iloilo (also call “Punta” back in the day). The Districts of Jaro, La Paz, Arevalo, Molo, and Mandurriao were all separate towns alongside Iloilo. Governor General Don Valeriano Wayler created the Ayuntamiento or City Council of Iloilo on January 31, 1890, the date adopted by the Sangguniang Panlungsod as “Araw ng Lungsod ng Iloilo” or the Iloilo City Foundation Day.

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Former Jaro City Hall, presently occupied by the PNP Regional Office

A week after, the Becerra Law of 1889 was approved and established Iloilo’s cityhood together with Jaro, Cebu, Batangas, Albay, Nueva Caceres, and Vigan. By virtue of the Royal Decree of 1896, Iloilo City was given the coat of arms with the inscription: “La Muy Leal Y Noble Ciudad de Iloilo” in recognition of the people’s loyalty to the Spanish crown.

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Former Iloilo Municipal Hall, donated to and now occupied by University of the Philippines in the Visayas (Iloilo City Campus)

Iloilo (including Jaro) was, however, reverted back to being a municipality sometime in 1901 when the American’s took over the Philippines. In July 16, 1937, Iloilo (Punta) was merged with the towns of Jaro, La Paz, Arevalo, Molo, and Mandurriao to form present day Iloilo City on July 16, 1937 by virtue of Commonwealth Act No. 158. The parade and celebration was postponed 40 days later pending the formal inauguration of the City Government of Iloilo on August 25, 1937.

73rd Iloilo City Charter Day – Schedule of Activities

  • July 16, 2010 – Thanksgiving Mass (Fountain Area, Robinson)
  • August 11 – 25, 2010 – Iloilo City Charter Day Exhibit (SM City Iloilo)
  • August 20, 2010 – Iloilo City Hymn Writing Contest
  • August 21, 2010 – Goodwill Basketball Games (University of San Agustin Gym)
  • August 21, 2010 – Iloilo River Clean-up (Whole stretch of Iloilo River, Station 2 to 3; 6:00AM)
  • August 23, 2010 – Dagoy Dolls Auction Sale (SM City Iloilo)
  • August 23, 2010 – Bloodletting (Robinsons Fountain Area)
  • August 23, 2010 – Mass Wedding (Robinsons Foodcourt; 2:00PM)
  • August 24, 2010 – Mangrove Planting (Treñas Boulevard; 6:00AM)
  • August 24, 2010 – Sport Fishing/ Swimming
  • August 24, 2010 – Boat Rowing and Kayak Exhibition
  • August 24, 2010 – Search for Mr & Ms. Iloilo City (Freedom Grandstand; 6:00PM)
  • August 25, 2010 – Mass Assembly (La Paz Church, La Paz Plaza; 7:00AM)
  • August 25, 2010 – Civic Military Parade (La Paz Plaza to Freedom Grandstand)
  • August 25, 2010 – Oratorical Contest (SM City Activity Center)
  • August 25, 2010 – Medical Mission (Robinsons Place Iloilo; 7:30AM)
  • August 25, 2010 – Dance to the Max Iloilo! (Robinsons Place Iloilo)
  • August 25, 2010 – Dungog sang Dakbanwa sang Iloilo (Nelly’s Garden or Punta Villa or Plaza Libertad)
  • August 25, 2010 – Job Fair
  • August 25, 2010 – Iloilo City Tours
  • August 27 to 28, 2010 – Food Festivals of Ilonggo Dishes (Delgado St.)
  • August 28, 2010 – Iloilo Got Talent
  • August 28, 2010 – SM City Night Run (SM City Iloilo Carpark)
  • August 28, 2010 – SM Food Festival (SM City Iloilo)
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Iloilo Chinese New Year 2010 Schedule

February 8, 2010

  • “Capturing Chinese New Year Celebration through Photographic Lens” photo exhibit (SM City)

February 9, 2010

  • Hua Siong Kids on the Go and a cultural show (2PM, SM City)

February 10, 2010

  • Zhong Shan A Brighter Tommow Cultural Show (3PM, SM City Iloilo)

February 12, 2010

  • Grand Chinese Parade (Afternoon, J.M. Basa – Aldeguer – Iznart Sts.)
  • Chinese Cultural Performances (4pm, Iznart St.)
  • Food Festival and Night Market (Iznart St.)
  • Fireworks Display (Evening)

February 13, 2010

  • Myriad … the V Star Anthology (4PM, SM City)

February 14, 2010

  • Parade of Lion, dragon, 12 zodiac animals (10 AM, SM City)
  • Lion and Dragon Dance (1PM, SM City)
  • Hearts in Harmony Serenades with Janet Basco and Eddie Katingding (5PM, SM City Iloilo)
]]> http://www.exploreiloilo.com/iloilo-chinese-new-year-2010-schedule.html/feed 0 An Eclectic Exhibit by Ilonggo Photographers – “Spectrum : Iloilo” (May 27 – June 28, 2009) http://www.exploreiloilo.com/an-eclectic-exhibit-by-ilonggo-photographers-spectrum-iloilo-may-27-june-28-2009.html http://www.exploreiloilo.com/an-eclectic-exhibit-by-ilonggo-photographers-spectrum-iloilo-may-27-june-28-2009.html#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:35:46 +0000 Marcos http://www.exploreiloilo.com/an-eclectic-exhibit-by-ilonggo-photographers-spectrum-iloilo-may-27-june-28-2009.html 4266 83040410965 732570965 2236237 6550576 n An Eclectic Exhibit by Ilonggo Photographers Spectrum : Iloilo (May 27 June 28, 2009)

See through the lens of an eclectic mix of photographers in Iloilo through an art exhibit now live at Red Steakhouse & Gallery. There are no themes, subjects, or groups, just independent photographers bound by the passion of their craft. Displaying their works are 9 Iloilo-based photographers namely: Marcos Caratao Jr., Reginald Earl Castillo, Gino Chavez, Bill Gange, Christian Evren Lozanes, Babak Niaraki, Nel Jason Sanson, Tara Katherine Yap, and Cara Uy.

You’re all welcome to visit "Spectrum: Iloilo" Exhibit at Red Steakhouse and Gallery in Smallville (Diversion Road, Iloilo City) near Krua Thai. The art pieces will be on display until June 28, 2009. Here’s some photos during the opening held last May 27:

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]]> http://www.exploreiloilo.com/an-eclectic-exhibit-by-ilonggo-photographers-spectrum-iloilo-may-27-june-28-2009.html/feed 3 37th Iloilo Paraw Regatta Schedule http://www.exploreiloilo.com/37th-iloilo-paraw-regatta-schedule.html http://www.exploreiloilo.com/37th-iloilo-paraw-regatta-schedule.html#comments Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:16:12 +0000 Marcos http://www.exploreiloilo.com/?p=1283 Don’t miss out on the festivities this third week of February 2009. Here is the complete event schedule of the 37th Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival:

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]]> http://www.exploreiloilo.com/37th-iloilo-paraw-regatta-schedule.html/feed 7 Dinagyang 2009 Schedule РThe Beat Lives On! http://www.exploreiloilo.com/dinagyang-2009-schedule.html http://www.exploreiloilo.com/dinagyang-2009-schedule.html#comments Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:54:49 +0000 Marcos http://www.exploreiloilo.com/?p=1042 Be where the action is during the Dinagyang 2009, a festival defined by the patronage of the Ilonggos to the Infant Jesus, Se̱or Sto. Ni̱o, and described by their celebration of street dancing, merry-making, food tripping and culture presentations. View the event schedule for the 2009 Dinagyang Festival posted below.

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Dinagyang 2009 Schedule

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    ]]> http://www.exploreiloilo.com/dinagyang-2009-schedule.html/feed 3 Miss Dinagyang 2008 http://www.exploreiloilo.com/dinagyang-3.html http://www.exploreiloilo.com/dinagyang-3.html#comments Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:59:01 +0000 Marcos http://www.exploreiloilo.com/dinagyang-3.html Presenting the beauties that will be vying for the prestigious title of Miss Dinagyang 2008. The pageant and coronation night will be on January 20, 2008;7pm at the freedom grandstand.

    The following pictures were taken from the Miss Dinagyang Exhibit in the Lower Ground Floor of SM City Iloilo.

    Charlene Joan Henarios Casten
    21 years old, 1st runner-up in the Carabao-Carroza Fiesta 2006
    Miss Dinagyang 2008

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    ]]>     http://www.exploreiloilo.com/dinagyang-3.html/feed 7     May is Iloilo Heritage Month http://www.exploreiloilo.com/iloilo-heritage-month.html http://www.exploreiloilo.com/iloilo-heritage-month.html#comments Mon, 21 May 2007 12:00:40 +0000 Marcos http://www.exploreiloilo.com/iloilo-heritage-month.html A month-long series of activities that takes place in major heritage sites in Iloilo City, it features the rich culture and talents of the IlonggosRead the rest of May is Iloilo Heritage Month (5 comments)

    ]]>     http://www.exploreiloilo.com/iloilo-heritage-month.html/feed 5     Dinagyang through the years exhibit http://www.exploreiloilo.com/dinagyang-through-years.html http://www.exploreiloilo.com/dinagyang-through-years.html#comments Fri, 26 Jan 2007 07:00:07 +0000 Marcos http://www.exploreiloilo.com/dinagyang-through-years.html The Dinagyang Through The Years Exhibit will showcase the evolution of the festival. The exhibit is staged at the 3/F Events Center of SM City Iloilo. The exhibit will run from January 18-28, 2007
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    ]]>     http://www.exploreiloilo.com/dinagyang-through-years.html/feed 1     WV Tourism Assembly Schedule http://www.exploreiloilo.com/wv-tourism-assembly-schedule.html http://www.exploreiloilo.com/wv-tourism-assembly-schedule.html#comments Tue, 17 Oct 2006 14:08:46 +0000 Marcos http://www.exploreiloilo.com/wv-tourism-assembly-schedule.html Here’s the schedule of the Western Visayas Tourism Assembly held on October 23 to 29 with Iloilo City as the host city.
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