Philippines Dinagyang 2009 : Hala Bira Iloilo!

Philippines Dinagyang 2009 : Hala Bira Iloilo! Dinagyang is the celebration made by the people in Iloilo in celebration of the Santo Nino, the patron saint. Aside from the solemnity, the said celebration mark the festivity of the Ilonggos with Tribe competition with contestants not only from Iloilo Province but from different regions. Dinagyang 2009 is now being long prepared as early as the third quarter of 2008 to make the festivity a source of enjoyment and an ultimate tourist attraction.



Below is the schedule for the upcoming Dinagyang 2009!

Dinagyang 2009 Schedule

* November 6, 2008 (12nn) - Local Launch of Dinagyang Festival (SM City Iloilo Activity Center)
* December 7, 2008 (3pm) - National Launch of Dinagyang Festival (SM Mall of Asia; Greenhills Shopping Center; Tiendecitas)
* December 13, 2008 (2pm) - Pamukaw 2009 (Capitol - Iznart - J.M. Basa - Freedom Grandstand)
* December 20, 2008 (2pm) - Presentation of Miss Dinagyang 2009 candidates (SM City Iloilo Activity Center)
* January 16, 2009 (3pm) - Opening Salvo (Plaza Libertad to main streets in the City Proper)
* January 18, 2009 (7pm) - Coronation Night of Miss Dinagyang 2009 (Freedom Grandstand)
* January 22 to 23, 2009 - First Iloilo International Dragon Boat Race Competition (Muelle Loney)
* January 23, 2009 (8am) - Dinagyang 2009 Drum and Bugle Competition (Freedom Grandstand)
* January 23, 2009 (3pm) - Fluvial Procession (Fort San Pedro - Muelle Loney)
* January 24, 2009 (8am) - Kasadyahan Competition (City Proper)
* January 24, 2009 (7pm) - International Night (Sarabia Manor Hotel)
* January 25, 2009 (8am) - Dinagyang 2009 Ati Competition (City Proper)
* January 25, 2009 (7pm) - Iloilo Dinagyang 2009 Awarding Ceremonies (Freedom Grandstand)

Viva Sto. Nino! Hala Bira Iloilo! Dinagyang 2009