Revelry thuds as the Dinagyang Festival 2014 happens

You may have noticed that for the past 3 years, I've been writing about this grand event. Why? You may not know it but I actually love festivals, people all looking lighthearted and sunny and this event is just the extravagant gathering I've been to!

I haven't seen Sinulog (Cebu) and Ati-Atihan (Aklan) live - [...]
only via web streaming, but I've already got plans of seeing it next year, which will also include my yearly drill - more like a pilgrimage, to attend Dinagyang. It's going to be a month long vacation! I need that seat sale!

Anyway, Dinagyang Festival is known as the best tourism event in the Philippines. It's a religious cultural festival which showcases the region's rich heritage and passionate spirit of Ilonggos. Just like Sinulog and Ati-atihan, it's a religious thanksgiving festivity in honor of Senyor Santo Nino.

 With all that said, this dazzling and dizzying festival has concluded it's winners. In any case you missed the fun and magnetic smiles of the performers.

You may view more photos here and videos here
MAJOR Awards

CHAMPION – Tribu Panayanon of Iloilo City National High

1st Runner Up – Tribu Ilonganon of Jalandoni Memorial National High

2nd Runner Up – Tribu Salognon of Jaro National High

3rd Runner Up – Tribu Paghidaet of La Paz National High

4th Runner Up – Tribu Baybayanon of Melchor Nava High    


Minor/Special Awards  

Best in Discipline – Tribu Ilonganon

Best in Choreographer – Tribu Panayanon (Rommel Flogen)

Best in Costume Designer – Tribu Panayanon (Totong Guillagerin)

Best in Head Dress – Tribu Ilonganon

Best Musical Director – Tribu Panayanon (Jeepy Henson)

Best in Performance – Tribu Ilonganon

Best in Music – Tribu Panayanon

Best in Choreography – Tribu Panayanon

Best in Street Dancing – Tribu Baybayanon

Best in Costume – Tribu Panaynon    

Need to contact them?  
City Tourism and Development Office: tel. +63 (33) 336 3439
email: info@dinagyangsailoilo.com
website: www.dinagyangsailoilo.com