Monday, May 6, 2013

Aliwan Fiesta 2013: The mother of Philippine festivals

Aliwan Fiesta brings the best of Philippine festivals to Manila for an awesome 3-day event showcasing the colorful, diverse Filipino culture.

This year Quirino Grandstand and the Cultural Center were once again the venues for this colorful event held last 11-13 April 2013.

Among all the streetdance performances, I was most excited to see Iloilo's Dinagyang Festival. This year Dinagyang again didn't disappoint with performances and costumes taken to a higher level of perfection. I swear I got goosebumps watching the Iloilo contingent.


From left to right: Kuya Whisky Simon, Wahyu Setiadi & Mama Ofelia Carballo at Aliwan Fiesta 2013





From left to right: Your Manila tour guide Remus Mark Carballo, female shaman from Iloilo, Wahyu Setiadi & Mama Ofelia Carballo





Young beauty queen from Davao

Your Manila tour guide Remus Mark with tropang pula


Mindanao float featuring Islamic symbols and costumes


Davao beauty

Coconut lady




Panagbenga Flower Festival of Baguio City

Sagaya Festival of Maguindanao

Sagaya Festival of Maguindanao

Kalivungan Festival of Midsayap, North Cotabato 


Kalilangan Festival of General Santos 

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