I Survived Dinagyang Festival 2011

I've enjoyed this year's Dinagyang like I did last year, though I never got to see it up close like watching the performance of the different tribes in one of the judging areas. My friends and I went downtown early in the morning to lakwatsa, and see the participating tribes in their costumes, and of course to take pictures. While we were on our way to Iznart street, there were guys who were trying to sell us seat tickets in the stands for only Php300. It was tempting, however, I thought I could still use that money for something else.

It's an advantage that I'm a small girl, and passing through the crowd to take pictures was not a problem for me. I went street-mode shots, only to document Dinagyang 2011 as I see it, without having to think on how it should be done.

Dinagyang Photos (not in HD) ya'll!

Dinagyang 2011 Schedule of Activities

Ilonggos are now in a festive mood. Next weekend is Iloilo's Dinagyang Festival.

There will be fireworks, food festival, and parties everywhere with big names in the movie and music industry hyping everything. So check your calendar, it's not yet too late to plan your itinerary.

So, here's the schedule of activities:

(courtesy of ExploreIloilo.com and dinagyangsailoilo.com)

January 4, 2011 (Tuesday)

• 2:00PM – Model Ati Dinagyang Warrior 2011 Presentation
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January 7, 2011 (Friday)

• 2:00PM – Model Ati Dinagyang Warrior 2011 Talent Competition
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January 9, 2011 (Sunday)

• 1:00PM – Model Ati Dinagyang Warrior 2011 Finals
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January 14, 2011 (Friday)

• 2:30PM – Mass for Opening Salvo of Tribe Dancers (San Jose Parish Church)
• 3:00 PM – OPENING SALVO (Judging Area)
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January 14-16, 2011

• Iloilo Dinagyang Golf Competition 2011 (Sta. Barbara Golf Club)

January 15, 2011 (Saturday)

• 7:00 AM – SQUEAK (Parade Route)

January 16-23, 2011

• Dinagyang Photo Exhibit

January 16, 2011, Sunday

• 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (DRESSING UP DAGOY)

January 19-23, 2011

• 2:00 P.M.-12 MN Iloilo Hotel Resort & Restaurant Association (IHRRA) Food Festival (Delgado St., Iloilo City)

January 21, 2011 (Friday)

• 8:00 AM – TAMBOR TRUMPA MARTSA MUSIKA (Freedom Grandstand)
• 7:00 PM – LUCES IN THE SKY Part I

January 22, 2011 (Saturday)

• 7:00 AM – Mass for Kasadyahan (San Jose Parish Church)
• 8:00 PM – 2011 KASADYAHAN Competition (Freedom Grandstand and other stages)
• 2:00 PM – SPONSORS MARDI GRAS (Judging Area #4 to Freedom Grandstand)
• 7:00 PM – LUCES IN THE SKY Part II
• 7:00 PM – Religious Sad-sad to Sr. Sto. Niño (San Jose Parish Church)

January 23, 2011 (Sunday)

• 6:30 AM - Concelebrated high mass for devotees, Tribes, Gov’t. Officials, LOMAS in attendance (San Jose Parish Church)
• 8:00 AM – 2011 Dinagyang Ati CONTEST (Freedom Grandstand and other stages)
• 7:00 PM – Awarding Ceremonies (Freedom Grandstand)

January 24, 2011, Monday

• 5:30PM – Thanksgiving Mass with all members of 2010 Iloilo Dinagyang Festival Working Committees (San Jose Parish Church)

I Survived Dinagyang 2010

I was in a festive mood for the third week of January because of the Dinagyang Festival. I was one of the people who became very excited for event. Dinagyang has never been this good, and I say I have the best Dinagyang ever. If only the bf was here, he could have enjoyed the event as well. There were food fest, fireworks display, booze, and parties everywhere with big names in the movie and and music industry hyping everything. and yes there were politicians to - candidates for the 2010 election. Pfffttt!

January 22, 2010
A lot of people trooped to SM City parking lot to watch the fireworks display and contest as part of the Dinagyang 2010 event. I think there were 20 entries around the country who participated and wowed us with their pyrotechnics display.



January 23, 2010
I spent the day at the kiosk, selling Dinagyang souvenir items. I started drinking in the evening with a few friends.


January 24, 2010
Dinagyang competition.