The Dinagyang Festival is a blend of religious and cultural
festival, held every third week of January. The festival is one of the most
anticipated events in the country, showcasing the devotion to the Holy Child
Jesus. Expect the city to be jam-packed as the tourist all over the world try
to glimpse the cultural highlights which
includes the lively and dynamic street parade of Dinagyang Ati Competion and Kasadyahan
Competition.
Let your eyes feast to the
pleasing tribal costumes of the participants of the Ati-Dinagyang at
Kasadyahan. Feel the vibration of the enormous drum beats that covers the entire
city, and dance as you feel the spirit of the true fun here in
Dinagyang Festival.
The highlight of the celebration
is on the Sunday, where the street dance participants assemble at Freedom
Grandstand, where they need to showcase their well-rehearsed dynamic performance.
The route of the Carousel Parade for
both Ati and Kasadyahan start at said Grandstand and pass by the street of
J.M. Basa St. to Iznart St. as the sadsad parade area and will hit the next
Stage in the Provincial Capitol to showcase again their performance. Afterwards,
they will parade towards the next stage in the Quezon – Ledesma Street via General
Luna Street. The big performance will be held at the Maria Clara Stage.
Some
said that the Dinagyang Fesival is the Philippine version of the Rio de
Janeiro Carnival, but I highly disagree. The conception of the Festival
is well-regarded for it pays respect to the Holy Child, it is
sanctified meaningful celebration for the Ilonggos.



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