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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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Paraw Regatta 2010 Photos and Videos

Marcos — 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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Samba de Regatta 2010 – Pick your bet!

Marcos — 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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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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Luces in the Sky 2010 Pictures and Videos – Iloilo Dinagyang Fireworks Display and Contest

Marcos — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:16:39 +0000

Thousands trooped to SM City and outlying areas in Mandurriao to watch the Luces in the Sky Fireworks Display and Contest during the Dinagyang 2010. 20 entries from all over the Country wowed spectators during the 2-night pyrotechnics showdown to witness fireworks display shows from different participating groups from all over the Country.

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Kasadyahan 2010 Competition Photos and Videos

Marcos — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 10:36:38 +0000

It was yet another round of great performances from tribes joining Dinagyang Festival 2010’s Kasadyahan Competition. Also known as the festival of festivals of Iloilo Province, the Kasadyahan Parade and Competition held last January 23, 2010 (8am, Saturday) features the history and culture of the various towns in the province of Iloilo through an extravaganza of choreographed cultural dance drama presentations. Here are pictures and videos of the Kasadyahan Competition 2010:

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Tangyan Festival 2009 of Igbaras Photos

antoinegreg — Wed, 27 May 2009 19:31:59 +0000

The Main Dance Competition of the Tangyan Festival 2009 was held last May 18, 2009. The performances of the five groups showcases the town’s major products and tourism destinations such as the Tangyan river which is said to be a cradle for it progress.
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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)