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Iloilo Festivals off to conquer Manila in Aliwan Fiesta 2008

Posted by Marcos Caratao Jr. (Marcos C.) on April 30, 2008 (9:32 am). Categorized Under: Iloilo Features, Local News.

Tribu Paghidaet of the Dinagyang Festival and Saad Festival of Leganes Town performed a preview of their performance for the Aliwan Fiesta 2008 last friday. Both contingents are determined to make the Ilonggos proud by putting up a good show.

Earlier during the event, it rained so heavily that the city officials advised both tribes to cancel their performance for the afternoon to avoid accidents. There was some drama during this time because the tribes were so eager to perform. The Ilonggo spirit finally reigned after a large cheer from the crown convinced the officials to allow them to perform

Here is a preview of the performance of Iloilo’s Festivals for the Aliwan Fiesta 2008:


Tribu Paghidaet of Dinagyang 2008
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Seven festivals perform at the Pasundayag of Festivals 2008

Posted by Marcos Caratao Jr. (Marcos C.) on April 9, 2008 (7:40 pm). Categorized Under: Iloilo Features.

Seven festivals from different towns in Iloilo performed yesterday (April 8, 2008) afternoon during the Pasundayag of Festivals to open the celebration of Semana sang Iloilo. The contingents first performed at the freedom grandstand where they were able to showcase their culture and history through a colorful and well choreographed dance drama presentation. After performing, a parade followed until the provincial capitol grounds, where the contingents made their final act.

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