sa totoo lang guys .. ANG LEGAL NA "QUEEN CITY OF THE SOUTH" ay ILOILO .. TOTALLY AMAZING yung dance steps nila .. Ako ay isang Cebuano .. Tinawag lang ang cebu na QUEEN CITY OF THE SOUTH its because of the ECONOMIC GROWTH. ITO LANG ANG DESCRIPTION : CEBU - " QUEEN CITY OF THE SOUTH" (ECONOMIC GROWTH AND ITS HISTORICAL)while ILOILO - " QUEENS CITY OF THE SOUTH" . (REYNA NG ESPANYA ANG NAG PROCLAIM NYAN .)

SOBRANG GALING...WALANG KAKUPASKUPAS ANG DINAGYANG... THE BEST TLGA SA LAHAT NG FESTIVAL/...EVER!!!!....NAMUMUKOD TANGI...KASO ANDAMI NANG GUMAYA SA CONCEPT NG DINAGYANG..GAYGAYA TLGA CLA.... ....

Prizes Best Float Best Music Best Costume Best Street Dance Crowds’ Favorite

sa taga leyte.. kung gusto mo makakita ng world-class, fully original, high energy na mga performances at choreograpies punta ng iloilo on the fourth sunday ng january at magdala ka ng isang grupo sa buyugan at pasalihin mo... magmumukhang basang sisiw kayo...

before the dinagyang contingent performed. the hosts form MBC uttered this. Male host: "Eto na! sobrang ang taas ng intensity!" Female host: " I know even the crowd are so excited about this performance.pinakaaabangan talaga ito palagi every year!" now cnu ang the best? hahaha

The Masskara Festival is a Bacolodnon’s way of expressing their gratefulness for all the abundant blessings that they received. The Ati-atihan on the other hand is dubbed as the mother of all festivals in the country. The Kahilwayan Festival showcases the struggles of the people of Sta.Barbara to be freed from the bondage of oppressive Spaniards.

THANK YOU, FROM THE ORIGINAL QUEEN CITY OF THE SOUTH, ILOILO. :)

A total of seven festival groups have confirmed their participation to the Kasadyahan celebration on January 21, a prelude to the Dinagyang Ati Tribes competition the next day. Those who are joining from Negros Occidental are El Cinco de Noviembre of Bago City and Kansilay of Silay City; from Iloilo are Salakayan Festival of Miagao and Montogawe of Mina; Sinadya sa Halaran of Roxas City, Capiz; and Sinulog and Palayag of Guimaras province.

The Best Ang Dinagyang! Congrats sa lahat

FOR ME Best Festival tlga ang Sinulog!! The Biggest Festival in Philippines!! Miss ALIWAN 2009, 2010, 2011 came from CEBU SINULOG 3 consecutive years yan!!...Abutin nio muna ang Naabot ng Sinulog bagu kau Magyabang!!!

Best Practice in Public and Private Cooperation - Asian Development Bank Festival with Excellent Folk Choreography, National Commission for the Culture and the Arts 2nd Place, Aliwan Festival, 2003 Grand Champion, Aliwan Festival, 2004 3rd Place, Aliwan Festival, 2005 2nd Place, Aliwan Festival, 2006 2nd Place, Aliwan Festival, 2007 2nd Place, Aliwan Festival, 2008 3rd Place, Aliwan Festival, 2009

Dinagyang, voted as the undefeated grand slam best festival in Western Visayas by the Association of Tourism Officers in the Philippines (ATOP), is a triumvirate celebration by the city government here, foundation and the San Jose Parish church

They are required to perform two pieces; an Ilonggo folksong and a free choice of medley composition. Valerio announced that while it is open to both public and private schools in the city and province of Iloilo yet it will also be on a first come, first serve basis because they have to limit the number of participants.

Galing talaga ng DINAGYANG!!!! d nagbabago, go ILONGOS!!! Sa walang alam sa Street Dancing,huwag sana kayo mg Post ng Comment na masyadong personal..!!! Nood n lng kayo....OK? ILONGGO din ako,pero laking Mindanao..but my roots are from Iloilo. Im proud to be Ilonggo!!!

sobrang galing!!!

Sequence of Parade: Contestants - drummers - float (if there is one) - 1 service vehicle. The order of the parade will be based on a first come, first served basis; that is, based on the date and time of payment. Each group is required to carry a placard showing its pre-assigned number and the name of the company which must be carried in front of the group

dinagyang every year gamahal ang tickets YET MORE AND MORE (MORE THAN 2 MILLIONS) VIEWERS ANG GWAPON GALANTAW SA DINAGYANG. I WONDER whY free lang ang iban nga ferstival. MAYBE they need more innovation and sponsors TO compete sa DINAGYANG. :)

wow the best gd ya...proud na proud gd ako... Go Ilonggo... ..

Im from ZAMBOANGA....MAGALING DIN KAU!! PERO WALA PANG NAKA ""GRANDSLAM"" SA MGA TAGA DINAGYANG!! BUTI PA ANG SINULOG GRANDSLAM NA ung "LUMAD BASAKANON"Of CEBU City!! MAS BONITO PA UNG ""SINULOG"" KESA "ALIWAN"... LET SEE IN ALIWAN 2012..

hahaha subrang bilis!. nang galaw SA GALAW PALANG WLA NA GG KNA ! DINAGYANG!

@elmenzo12ify ..de donde ka...nuay entry doy el Hermosa Festival di atun?...lol

few days palang na with estimated 2.5 million visitors who enjoy last year's DINAGYANG. :)

Mabilog said the Dinagyang is known all over the world as the biggest and best practice of the local government unit and a clear example of a good public private partnership (PPP). Dinagyang recently bagged an award at the Livable Communities (Livcom) global conference held in Songpa, Seoul, South Korea.

Parade Routes: Assembly area is from Mapa Street fronting the Freedom Grandstand up to Rizal Street (in front of the University of Iloilo). The parade routes will be as follows: Freedom Grandstand, J.M. Basa Street, Iznart Street and Provincial Capitol. All groups must exit at Gen. Luna Street or Bonifacio Drive.

As a special event of the week-long Dinagyang Festival, the newspaper fashion will be modeled by nine candidates in the search for Miss Iloilo Teen Dinagyang 2012. The candidates are from 11 to 15 years old and mostly students of the elementary and high schools in this southern city. Pageant director Rowena Diaz said the newspaper fashion festival will complement the beauty and talent search with a coronation ceremony on January 16.

watch out sinulog 2012. ma showdown ang tribu himuglaw of masbate and lingganay festival of leyte. JANUARY 15 2012. lingganay festival ma intra aliwan 2012. handa kamo.

He added the DOT will be the one to send out invitations to various provinces. It will also extend subsidies to participating groups and provide accommodation to accompanying local government officials. If realized, the 2012 Kasadyahan Festival will be a showcase of the region’s best festivals.

@johnzkie1000 heeeey. i was part of halad, we joined last 2008, :))))))))) makamiss itong aliwan super !

The film festival is facilitated by the Pambansang Sining Film Development Council of the Philippines headed by Chairman Briccio Santos. The American ambassador to the Philippines and the South African ambassador also confirmed attendance to the highlights of the Dinagyang Festival set on January 21-22, 2012.

Dinagyang to make Iloilo as center of drum, bugle and lyre competitions ILOILO CITY, Dec. 22 (PNA) -- The organizer of the ‘Tambor, Trompa, Martsa, Musika,’ one of the side events in the upcoming 2012 Dinagyang Festival, also aspires to make Iloilo as a center for drum, bugle and lyre competitions.

Mabilog on Monday was informed by the coordinator of the Korean Tourism Association in Jeju City, Tiger Moon that they will be arriving. Mabilog met with the group when he went on an official trip to Jeju Island last November 1and he extended them the invitation. The mayor is looking forward to be seeing more Korean nationals here with the kind of accommodation the city will be preparing for them.

nice performance.....

Soncio has ABS-CBN as co-presenter in the 2012 search for the city’s Ambassadress of Goodwill. Already, 11 beauties have been chosen to vie for the title in a ceremony slated January 18 at the Central Philippine University gym. The candidates who made their courtesy call before Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog last week were formally presented to the public and yesterday afternoon at the SM City activity center.

Participating groups may perform in front of the stage provided the same should not exceed three (minutes). An automatic deduction of 10 points will be made from the total point score in excess of three minutes. The group should continue doing the routine steps all throughout the parade route in order not to interrupt flow of participations. Judges will be stationed in the 2 stages and also along the routes that will be passed by the parade.

The Pamukaw was participated in by 13 tribes who will compete in the 2012 Dinagyang Festival. Their performance Friday aside from serving as a sneak preview, will also serve as gauge whether or not they will be allowed to continue with their performance should they fail to meet the standard of the Dinagyang Festival organizers.

This was revealed by Dr. Nelly Valerio, the schools division superintendent of the Division of Iloilo City who handles the annual contest of drum, bugle and lyre dubbed as the ‘Tambor, Trompa, Martsa, Musika.’ The competition is slated morning of January 20, 2012 with two categories to cater to elementary and secondary levels.

The tickets for Stage 3 Huervana-Luna La Paz Junction (Injap Bldg-Andoks- Gaisano City intersection) cost P1,000. The area could accommodate 400-500 seats. The tickets for Stage 4 Iloilo Sports Complex cost P300 for Right and Left Wing at the bleachers. The area could accommodate some 4,000 seats.

YOU MEAN CLAIM "QUEEN CITY OF THE SOUTH" ANG CEBU. ILOILO LEGAL "QUEEN CITY OF THE SOUTH", BESTOWED TO US BY NO OTHER THAN THE QUEEN REGENT OF SPAIN HERSELF. NASA HISTORY AT TOTOO ANG PAGKA QUEEN. :)

@TheReagan88 thanks sa concern, aware kami sa mga mailintra sa aliwan. LINGGANAY FESTIVAL ANG NAG BULOS SA BUYUGAN nga maintra sa sinulog. nakita na ini namon ila vid last kasadyahan pa sa leyte. ang buyugan nagpahuway pa. :)

Ati-atihan, Masskara join Dinagyang’s Kasadyahan Festival Two of the region’s best festivals will be joining the Kasadyahan contest of the 2012 Dinagyang Festival as non-competing groups. Dr. Eden Deriada, chair of the Kasadyahan contest said that in addition to the seven competing groups, four contingents opted to participate as non-competing namely the Masskara Festival of Bacolod City, Ati-Atihan of Aklan, Kahilwayan Festival of Sta. Barbara, Iloilo and St. Therese College based in this ct

NO.1 FESTIVAL NA ANG DINAGYANG AND HALL OF FAMER PA SA BEST TOURISM EVENT SA BUONG PILIPINAS. NO NEED NA TAYONG MGA ILONGGO MAG LALIS SA IBA DYAN. ANG MASASABI KO LANG "your festival still needs to prove a lot" :)

Participants: The following groups may participate: business corporations and companies, local government units (including barangays), tertiary schools, civic clubs and associations, civil society organizations and fraternities and sororities. The participating group must have 30 to 300 dancers, all wearing costumes or t-shirts with company logo and name.

tama ka nga

Kasadyahan committee chairperson, Dr. Eden Deriada, said they are still waiting for the confirmation of Antique’s Binirayan Festival, Bacolod’s Masskara Festival and Kalibo’s Ati-Atihan. She said the celebration next year is expected to be more spectacular as fiestas and festivals from all over Western Visayas gather here to compete for Kasadyahan 2012 for the first time. A P100,000 initial subsidy will be given by the Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation Inc. to participating groups.

Conditions for Participation Aside from the foregoing, the participating group must carry the Iloilo Dinagyang Festival 2012 logo, and Performers shall be required to wear mardi gras costume or uniform apparel with hand props and head dress, preferably a combination of yellow and green.

Judging will be based on the teen candidates parade of newspaper casual wear, fantasy headdress and newspaper gown. The candidates will undergo seven contest categories such as Dinagyang-inspired costume, newspaper gown, swimsuit/playsuit, evening gown, interview, talent and advocacy project.

Valerio added that the 2012 competition is more exciting as they required that 50 percent of the close to 100 member-contingent of every school will have to majorettes. “All members or the corps shall do the drill or formation and not the majorettes alone,” she added.

D' BEST!

bilib aa.:.:) .PROUD TO BE ILONGGO!!

On the other hand, city tourism officer Benito Jimena said the festival goes green this 2012 as a staunch advocate of environmental protection and preservation. Various special events are focused towards the environment with the festival theme “Beyond Awards: A Culture of Excellence.”

Expect a more grandiose Kasadyahan Festival next year following the expected participation of best festivals not only from the province of Iloilo but from other provinces of Western Visayas. Iloilo City Tourism Officer Benito Jimena announced that the Department of Tourism (DOT) currently under the auspices of Atty. Helen Catalbas, OIC regional director has committed support to the project.

“They can enjoy and relax before the impeachment trial,” Jimena said in jest. Aside from the senators, the Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation, Inc. (IDFI) and City Hall also invited all foreign ambassadors based in the country to get maximum international exposure for the three-time best tourism event in the country.

Additional charge of P50/participant in excess of 50 participants (including drummers and instrumentalists) Additional vehicle: P3,000.00 per vehicle, regardless of type SEC registration or Business Name Registration from DTI or any public document or endorsement letter from the local chief executive (in case of LGU

SPONSORS MARDI GRAS PARADE Iloilo Dinagyang Festival 2012 GUIDELINES The Sponsors Mardi Gras Parade is a lively and exciting street parade with rhythmic dances performed by costumed dancers, accompanied by musical bands and colorful floats. It is an organic event of the Dinagyang Festival. It will be held on January 21, 2012 (Saturday) and will start at 2:00 P.M. from Freedom Grandstand and will end at the Provincial Capitol.

Grand Champion, Aliwan Festival 2010 Grand Champion, Aliwan Festival, 2011 Resolution No. 120 “Commending Iloilo City for Emerging as the Festival Grand Champion at the 2011 Aliwan Fiesta Street Dancing Competition”. June 1, 2011 - Philippine House of Representatives

The City of Drumbeats ILOILO CITY!

ALL THANKS TO DINAGYANG . WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Aside from the foreign diplomats, other guests include several congressmen and city mayors, delegations from Guam, Hong Kong, South Korea and China

Old newspapers as gowns to be showcased during 2012 Dinagyang Festival ILOILO CITY, Dec. 22 (PNA) -- Have you seen a stunning evening gown made of old newspapers? If not, then you are invited to see the parade of gowns, casual wears and fantasy attires made of old newspapers on January 13, 2012 during the Dinagyang Newspaper Fashion Festival.

Meantime, also expected to attend are the association of Filipinos in Guam and Daley City, California. Among dignitaries those who are already assured of coming are American Ambassador to the Philippines Harry Thomas and South African Ambassador Agnes Nyamande Pitso. (PNA)

Best Practices of the City Government, 2009 - Institute for Solidarity in Asia (ISA) Best Executing Strategy, October 2009 - Palladium Asia Pacific Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia Palladium Balanced Scorecard Hall of Fame - Palladium Asia Pacific Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia Best Practice in the Promotion of the Localization of the Millennium Development Goals , 2007- United Nations Development Programme, CityNet Conference in Kathmandu, Nepal

The winner will receive the official Dinagyang Trophy plus a Certificate which will be given during the awarding ceremonies. Each group must send a representative during the awarding ceremony in the evening of January 22, 2012.

ahhh saba na daiya punta narin kami jan w8 nyo lng kami,,,jejejeje

Attire: The dancers must wear Mardi Gras costumes preferably with matching headdresses. For this year’s parade, all participating groups are requested to use yellow and green colors, in addition to their company color/s.

Music: Samba, reggae, salsa, world music (a combination of ethnic and modern music) or any of their variants performed by a marching band or by tape recorded music played back on a good quality audio system. The audio system must be installed in the float or in the service vehicle if the participating group has no float.

Tiringbanay sa Binirayan of Antique province joins Kasadyahan Festival 2012 NINE competing groups will vie for honors in the Kasadyahan competition slated January 21 this year.

Float: The float must be a motorized vehicle bedecked with flowers, balloons and ribbons prominently displaying the company name and logo together with the name: “Iloilo Dinagyang Festival 2012”. It will also display this year’s theme: “Beyond Awards, A Culture of Excellence.” The group may have muses, consorts and company mascots.

@TheReagan88 just watch DINAGYANG 2012 para makita mo kung ano man amon gina preparar para tubangon ang iban iban nga festival nga gin mention mo. remember, aware bala kami sa mga kontrahon namon sa aliwan. and besides, gina la-in man namon choreo namon pag abot sa aliwan. try mo watch performance sa dinagyang competition kay la-in ang choreo pag abot sa aliwan. :)

Dinagyang 2012 tickets sale 1st week January The Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation Inc. (IDFI) set the selling of tickets for next year’s Dinagyang Festival starting first week of January 2012. The tickets will be sold at the City Tourism Office at the Freedom Grandstand, J.M. Basa Street and City Hall’s Office of Executive Assistant Jess Sio at third floor Robinsons mall, City Proper.

in terms of formal organization xmpre nauna ang dinagyang.. pero by tradition na una ang sinulog... let's not try to exaggerate things and try to be more objective...

ganda

AT LEAST six foreign ambassadors and officials of Daly City and Stockton City, California, USA are coming over to witness the Dinagyang Festival set on the third week of January 2012. Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog said the visiting dignitaries composed of the ambassadors of Greece, Czech Republic, France and Italy will be coming to grace the Iloilo International Film Festival on January 19-21, 2012.

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The sale of tickets is on first-come first-served basis and no reservations, said Michael Ng, chair of committee on tickets of IDFI. The tickets cost P1,200 for Right Wing and P1,000 for Right and Left Extensions of Stage 1 Freedom Grandstand - good for two-day highlights - for Kasadyahan on Saturday Jan. 21 and Dinagyang on Sunday Jan. 22.

FSPNHS FORT SAN PERDO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

The Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2012 will likely have as judges Bb. Pilipinas beauties who won in international competitions. This was announced by Alex G. Soncio, the over-all chairman of the Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2012 in a recent meeting of the Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation Inc.’s working committees. Soncio said they will invite 1969 Miss Universe Gloria Diaz, 2010 Miss Universe fourth runner-up Venus Raj and 2011 Miss Universe 3rd runner-up Shamcey Supsup.

AWARDS AND CITATIONS: Best Tourism Event of the Philippines, 2006 - Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) Best Tourism Event of the Philippines, 2007 - Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) Best Tourism Event of the Philippines, 2008 - Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) 1st ATOP Hall of Fame Best Tourism Event Awardee, 2009 - Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP)

Kasadyahan Regional Cultural Competition 2012 Participants Competing Groups: El Cinco de Noviembre Bago City, Negros Occidental Kansilay Festival Silay City, Negros Occidental Maragtas of West Visayas State University Montogawe Festival Mina, Iloilo Salakayan Miagao, Iloilo Sinadya sa Halaran Roxas City, Capiz Sinulog Festival Guimaras Province Palayag Festival Guimaras Province Tiringbanay sa Binirayan of Antique province

THE MOST WATCHED FESTIVAL SA PHILIPPINES KAG DIRI SA KZfaq. WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Diaz said the candidates and supporters such as classmates and school officials are currently making the newspaper gowns made of old and back issues of national and local newspapers, magazines and other indigenous materials.

Risers are not allowed. Each participating group shall be allowed to carry one (1) horizontal parade streamer with a maximum size of 1m x 6 m indicating its registered name. Additional drop banners may be allowed up to a maximum of five (5) for Corporate Sponsorship and two (2) for the others. Drop banner shall not exceed 3 feet x 5 feet. No streamer or banner will be allowed to be carried by the registered entity other than their own.

It would have been nice if Aliwan festival is not a contest, but only to showcase the different festivals of the country.

appreciate talaga kasi mga ILONGGO din ang mga TAGA SURALLA. basta Ilonggo SURE NA SURE NA MAGANDA talaga ang performace. :)

VIOLATION OF ANY RULES/REGULATIONS STATED ABOVE IS GROUND FOR REVOCATION/CANCELLLATION OF PARTICIPATION WITHOUT REFUND OF REGISTRATION FEE AND DISQUALIFICATION FROM JOINING THE SMG PARADE. There will be a briefing for all the participating groups on January 14, 2012 (Saturday) at 2:00 PM, Lee Chuan Conference Hall, Freedom Grandstand, Iloilo City.

Non-Competing Groups: Ati-Atihan Festival Kalibo, Aklan Kahilwayan Festival Sta. Barbara, Iloilo Masskara Festival Bacolod City St. Therese College Iloilo Cityl

CONT. Development (DSWD) that focuses on small-scale infrastructure and related services to stimulate economic growth and reduce poverty in the countryside; and the US$ 214.4 million for the construction and rehabilitation of the 220-kilometer Samar Circumferential Road that passes through 15 municipalities in Samar Island.

Ang Galing e!

AND OW, INDEPENDENCE DAY SA MANILA, WATCH FOR DINAGYANG. SASAYAW ULIT SILA DYAN. WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.

Requirements for Participation Payment of registration fee: Corporate Sponsorship (with float): P15,000.00 Small Business Sponsorship (with float): P5,000.00 Small Business Sponsorship (without float): P3,000.00

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3.8millions of people na nood ng Parade during SINULOG FESTIVAL GRAND PARADE 100thousand foreign people!!! Ang Daming Artista din Kasali sa Parade more than 30 i think!!! 50 Contingents ang Nag lalaban from Different places encluding mindanao Provinces!!! 1,000,000 million lng Nman ang Premyo ng GrandWinner in Different Categories!!

ang liit naman ng space..

LETS SUPPORT EACH OTHER KAY PAREHU LANG KITA MGA HILIGAYNON.

best gid ya..

Best Attraction Event of the Homeland to America - Philippine Independence Day Celebration in New York June 5, 2011 Queen Festival of the Philippines, 2011 - Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP)

Dinagyang Festival goes 'green' in 2012 ILOILO CITY - The city government here and the Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation Inc. both eye a safe and trash-free Dinagyang Festival celebration comes fourth week of January 2012. City mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog said that he wants the city to be free from criminal elements and be environment-friendly as the city prepares for the biggest festival to be attended by more than 1 million people.

Cebu the mother of all festival in pH

Mabilog said he is still negotiating with Secretary Mar Roxas of the Department of Transportation and Communications to be the main speaker during the Kasadyahan Festival on January 21. Ilonggo Senator Franklin M. Drilon, on the other hand, will be the main speaker during the Dinagyang ati-atihan competition on January 22.

para mabal an kung sino ang the best mgcompet ang sinulog kg dinagyang sa aliwan no more tikal anay ,,hehehe