Some more Photos from the Aliwan Fiesta 2010

Posted by on April 27, 2010

Aliwan Fiesta 2010 is already over. Most contingents are already back in their respective provinces, while some still have some festival guesting in other cities. Aliwan Fiesta has consistently been showcasing the best of Filipino artistry, especially in the field of dance and music.

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Buklod Festival of Parang Maguindanao

It has also showcased how diverse our culture is. The culture of the tribes in the Cordillera region may be different from those of the Tagalogs, as well as from the Subanon group in Zamboanga. Yet these diversity adds more color to our cultural tapestry as a Filipino. We may have different practices and beliefs yet, we are all one and the same.

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Wild boar props used by Dinagyang Festival

Last weekend more than 5,000 locals artists, musicians, dancers, as well as beauty queens gathered in Manila to showcase the best of every province in an event known to be the grandest of all Philippine Fiestas.

The Aliwan Fiesta, now on its eighth year, has once again never failed to wow the thousands of crowd who lined the streets from the Mall ohttp://www.byahilo.com/wp-admin/post-new.phpf Asia leading to the Aliw Theater in CCP Complex for an afternoon for vibrant colors and loud drumbeats.

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Getting made up, Kasag Festival, Banate Iloilo

16 festivals performed to the delight of the cheering crowd. I myself is amazed in all the performances. My personal favorites last Saturday were Iloilo’s Dinagyang Festival, Tanauan Leyte’s Pasaka Festival, Halamang Dilaw Festival of Marilao Bulacan and the Lapay Bantigue of Masbate City.

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Muse from Tampakan South Cotabato

It was really really hot last Saturday, but I have prepared myself for this grueling day. I ate bananas before leaving the house. Heavy lunched was also served. I
also have to bring 2 bottles of Gatorade to replenish electrolytes. I am always prone to cramps during long walks especially on hot days.

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Pasaka Festival of Tanauan Leyte

The walk from MOA to CCP is approximately 3.8 kilometers, under the scorching heat of the summer sun.

I went to the Mall of Asia at 12 noon, and went home from Aliw Theater at 2AM. OA ang pagod. But super enjoyed every moment of it. :)

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Kasag Festival of Banate Iloilo

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Zamboanga Hermosa Festival

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Muse from Pasaka Festival, Tanauan Leyte

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Baguio City Panagbenga Festival

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Comments (12)

 

  1. For sure it’s a one of a kind experience to be able to participate in fiestas such as this one.

  2. jashe says:

    i was there in moa. ang galing! took home some personal photos, too.

  3. kayth says:

    The custume are very colorful, ang ganda! kaya lang natakot ako dun sa second one ung wild boar props

  4. renjtv says:

    WOW Nando din ako sa MOA pagkatapos ng Dinagyang nag taxi kami balik sa Star City ^_^ haha go Dinagyang ^_^ WOW talaga ^_^

  5. Joan Macawili says:

    Napaisip ako kung ano yung black na costume, baboy damo pala, hehe, cute yung crab outfit.

  6. ann says:

    ayyyy… kelan kaya ako makakasali sa street dance… this looks fun…

  7. rose says:

    a very exciting experience….hope i can watch one someday!

  8. teresa says:

    sobrang nakakapgod talaga ang event na ito, pero enjoy.

  9. Joyson says:

    Katakot yung 2nd pic, hala!!! XD

  10. lizet says:

    like ko yung costume ng muse from pasaka festival.

  11. Pat says:

    Super colorful. :)

  12. Rose says:

    ganda. :D

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