Dinagyang Festival Showcases Ilonggo Heritage Part 2

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DINAGYANG FESTIVAL

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Festivals all over the world serve as platforms to better understand values, interests, and aspirations of communities. Music, dances, art and events convey the stories, preferences and talent of the locals. Through the various activities, performances, costumes, songs, organizers and participants, one can understand the process of change that these communities undergo as they evolve to become the place they aspire for. The Iloilo Dinagyang Festival is the story of the Ilonggos. Through the years, Dinagyang never fails to reflect the struggles, triumphs, joy, playfulness, spirituality, commitment, and zest for life of the people in Iloilo. This year’s festival theme “See..Feel..Love” encapsulates the invitation to experience Iloilo thru Dinagyang with all the five (5) physical senses: see, hear, smell, taste and feel. To not just look at colors, parade, procession, performances, art or people but actually see patterns, textures, diversity, shapes, craftsmanship at the Fluvial Procession, Fireworks Competition, Kasadyahan Competition, and Ati Competition. That tourists and guests will be able to hear the messages being communicated and advocated in the Arts Festival, Dinagyang Photo Contest, and Miss Dinagyang Pageant. That the aroma of Ilonggo cuisine, street food, and menu of different restaurants, cafes, food festivals around Iloilo will evoke childhood memories, rituals and traditions, and reveal human ingenuity and innovation. That participants of the Dinagyang Fun Run, 4 X 4 Off Road Challenge, Swim fest and Awarding Ceremonies will be able to savor triumph and achievement. That locals, tourist and guests will actually feel happiness from the smiles and laughter of people at street parties; excitement from awe-inspiring acrobatics and stunts; genuine care in Medical Missions; fervency of prayers and healing in the Religious Sadsad and Novena Masses, and the warmth of Ilonggo hospitality. May the Dinagyang Festival create lasting impressions, meaningful memories and provide numerous reasons for people to fall in love with Iloilo. Read More: http://dinagyangsailoilo.com/

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