The Philippines is well-known for its upbeat and colorful cultural festivals. This weekend, Iloilo’s Dinagyang Festival is happening but it will be a little different due to quarantine rules. Despite not having large crowds like before, everyone in the country can still join in the fun virtually with Dinagyang Digital […]
Dinagyang and Ati-Atihan for Mabuhay Magazine
January is a month of festivals. This month, three festivals in the Visayas, Dinagyang ( Iloilo), Ati-Atihan ( Kalibo) and Sinulog ( Cebu) take centerstage for Mabuhay Magazine, Philippine Airlines’ inflight travel and lifestyle magazine. I wrote two articles for this issue – Dinagyang and Kalibo. Kinda […]
Shall we Dance this month of January?
I can literally hear drumbeats at night. This city of gentle people will go frenzy with parties and street-dancing. Currently based in Iloilo, the city of Dinagyang festival. Just a little sleep and my hometown Cebu, will also have the Sinulog. Likewise, Kalibo will continue their centuries-old […]
The Visayan Festival Month of January
After the festive month of December, the central part of the Philippines roars more with their festivals. The Visayas celebrates many festivals during January and there are three famous festivals during this month from different provinces namely the Sinulog of Cebu, the Ati Atihan of Kalibo, Aklan and the Dinagyang […]