Iloilo Dinagyang Festival 2011 Pamukaw
Posted by on January 3, 2011
A few days before christmas I found myself walking along the streets of Iloilo. I was actually there to submit the requirments for the MEDIA ID of Audrey, Don and Fitz at the Dinagyang Foundation Office.
It just so happened that on the day I was in Iloilo, the city is also holding thee traditional DINAGYANG PAMUKAW.
PAMUKAW is taken from a Hiligaynon root word PUKAW, meaning to wake up. Pamukaw is not really a grand event. It is just a beginning of something big to happen, and that is the Dinagyang Festival 2011. Pamukaw is just a wake up call for every one. It is just a reminder to every Ilonggo that the Dinagyang Festifval is coming so
The Arroyo Fountain
During the Pamukaw, all the participating tribes are required to join the parade. The ati warriors are not on the full battle regalia yet. Usually , theyre just wearing sponsored tshirts and do some simple streetdancing routine.
During the Pamukaw parade, loud drumbeats can be heard all over, and its undeniable that the Dinagyang Fever can already be felt in Iloilo City!
This 2011, we will be seeing 14 tribes to compete during the Dinagyang Ati competition and 10 festivals compete during the Kasadyahan Festival.
Kasadyahan Festival is slated January 22, while the Dinagyang Ati Contest will be held on January 23. Dinagyang Festival of Iloilo has already been elevated to the Hall of Fame status as the Fest Tourism Event of the Philippines by the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) is the Grand Champion of the Aliwan Fiesta 2010.
For full Dinagyang 2011 Schedule click here.
i always go to Aliwan just to experience Dinagyang. just last year, i promised myself to experience it live this 2011. and now im very excited to witness Dinagyang in Iloilo for the first time! ngayon pa lang naririnig ko na mga drum beats.
Cool!
i love ilo-ilo and its people!
Winner. Me prelude pa talaga for the main event.
How I wish to go at Ilo-Ilo.
sabi nila malalambing ang mga tiga Ilo-Ilo..=)
wow! Ilo-Ilo!
cool!
great pics!(“,)
Hope to be there on time for Dinagyang! See you Eric and Audz!
I want to see Iloilo. The place seems interesting and exciting.
i hope to visit Iloilo this year! The place seems great! Hoping for promo fares!!
Iloilo is a great city. come and experience the warm ilonggo hospitality. Masarap ang foods, and travel back in time as you explore the old houses, churches and cemeteries in Iloilo!
nakapunta na ako ng iloilo, pero only in the iloilo port. bumuli ng piaya.
sana taga iloilo na lang ako…kasi nanduon lagi ang mahal ko. will be there for dinagyang 2011…hopefully i’ll see him.
I’ll include Iloilo on my list of cities to visit. thanks for the info.
Iloilo – Nakakaaliw at Nakakapukaw ng Atensyon
I would love to visit Iloilo soon!
makes me want to visit iloilo!
I have never been to Ilo-ilo. This is interesting.
Duol2x ra diay ang Ilonggo ug Bisaya.. Kay Pukaw man pud ang term namo ana…
ooooops! Hehehe. Pasensya sa mga nagnosebleed..
I’ve been to Iloilo pero for work. Sana makapunta ako for leisure naman!
Game face ah!
Sayaw lang ng sayaw para taba ay mabawas!!!
iloilo!! ganda naman.. kainggit ang saya
kahit anong pagod nila ganda parin ng performance
Dinagyang Festival of Iloilo ,The Real Best Festival and The Queen Festival of the Philippines… Mabuhay Iloilo.