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Last Saturday, January 24th, the Kasadyahan Regional and Cultural Competition astounded the spectators in Iloilo City. Ten tribes showcased flamboyant choreography and dazzling multi-hued costumes. A year after Dinagyang started, Iloilo’s largest festivity – Kasadyahan, was founded by the provincial government – which was initially a Mardi Gras celebration – to help boost the cultural variety in the province and preserve age-old …

Dubbed as one of the most sought-after festivals in the Philippines, Dinagyang is feted in honor of Señor Santo Niño (Child Jesus). It traces its root back in 1967, when a replica of the Holy Child was first brought to San Jose Parish in Iloilo City from Cebu.  The word “Dinagyang” is actually an Iloilo term for revelry; Ilonggo writer …

Though largely overshadowed by the Pope’s visit in Manila and Tacloban and having experienced overcast weather caused by tropical storm Amang, Cebu’s grandest festival – Sinulog, still beckoned an estimate of 2.5 million spectators, affirming how highly revered the celebration is for the Cebuanos. The dance ritual of Sinulog resembles the current of the river (sulog).  During the most-awaited street …