Sunday, November 29, 2009

Watch Iloilo Dinagyang Festival 2010: In the Hall of Fame

Annually, Iloilo City, Philippines is celebrating one of the most popular events in the the world, The Dinagyang Festival. This event is held in commemoration of the feast Sr. Sto Nino. For this year's theme, "Iloilo Dinagyang Festival 2010: In the Hall of Fame", recognizes Dinagyang Festival for winning the Best Tourism Event as proclaimed by Association of Tourim Officers in the Philippines(ATOP).


Dinagyang is held every last week of January in one whole week of Kasadyahan (merry making) and Ati-atihan(cultural) parade . The exact date of Dinagyang 2010 is one January 22-24, 2010. The highlights of Dinagyang 2020 event includes the Fluvial Procession, a parade of colorful "bangkas" boats in Iloilo River to the Pier of Iloilo. Afterwhich, the foot parade will start going to Jaro Catholic Chruch where a mass ceremony will be conducted. The main event is the "Ati-Atihan" contest of different cultural groups in colorful costumes. They will be performing in different parts of the city. For tickets and information, check out dinagyangsailoilo.com


Watch Iloilo Dinagyang Festival 2010: In the Hall of Fame!

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