Photos: Mayor Jerry Treñas

The Dinagyang Festival of Iloilo City, Philippines, is one of the biggest and world-class festivals in the country. It traces the history of devotion to the Holy Child Jesus popularly known to Filipino devotees as Saint Sto. Niño. The festival also commemorates the arrival of the Malay settlers and the legendary barter between Panay Island natives called Ati.

A cultural contest of the Dinagyang Festival, Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan gives Ilonggo folk artists the chance to show off their talents in various art forms. It showcases the exquisite beauty and ingenuity of these colorful cultural productions.

PARTICIPANTS

TRIBU JALAUD | Calinog, Iloilo
MINULU-AN | Talisay City, Negros Occ
TRIBU TIRINGBANAY | San Jose Buenavista, Antique
GUBAN MANUGHAW-AS sang Dumangas | Dumangas, Iloilo
SIPALAY BURANGOY KITE FESTIVAL | Sipalay City, Negros Occ
TRIBU SALUDAN | Tigbalian, Iloilo
TRIBU MADJA-AS | Culasi, Antique
PASALAMAT FESTIVAL | La Carlota City, Negros Occ