Im thankful Dom invited me to witness it this year. Else, tatamarin na naman ako pumunta. We arrived in Quirino Grandstand 2 hours prior the event, just in time to mingle & talk with the participants, and take photos of course.
(as the competition proper started, Dom and I jumped over the bakod, looked for a good seat, and just watched the performances)
Hermosa Festival of Zamboanga+ ○ + ○ + ○ + ○ +
Kampamagayon Festival+ ○ + ○ + ○ + ○ +
Sosogon Festival of Sorsogon City+ ○ + ○ + ○ + ○ +
Lembuhong Festival of South Cotabato+ ○ + ○ + ○ + ○ +
Calacatchara Festival of Batangas+ ○ + ○ + ○ + ○ +
Ibon Ebon Festival of Candaba, Pampanga+ ○ + ○ + ○ + ○ +
Tribu Pantat, Kasadyahan Festival of Iloilo+ ○ + ○ + ○ + ○ +
Kalimudan Festival of Sultan Kudarat+ ○ + ○ + ○ + ○ +
Kalilangan Festival of General Santos+ ○ + ○ + ○ + ○ +
Pakalog Festival of Pasig City+ ○ + ○ + ○ + ○ +
Every performance is a feast in the eyes, but this one's the most outstanding. My jaw dropped upon watching them. Super showmanship!
all eyes on Dinagyang
all natural hair -wigs not needed!
in character agad siya!
yosi break muna
men from the province look very appealing, agree? ^_^
the winning getup - head over feet
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my Iloilo, my city
my Dinagyang, my Pride
winner of Aliwan Fiesta 2011
No wonder, Dom and I got interested to be part of their winning team!
Thank you Dom! Next time yung real thing na! Or if not, please invite me to your future trips - down south, yes? Salamat at Ayu-ayu! =)
1st part of audition palang - failed na! =)
waves to Sidney Snoeck and Enrico Dee, nice meeting you!
please let me know if anything needs to be corrected here
all eyes on Dinagyang
all natural hair -wigs not needed!
in character agad siya!
yosi break muna
men from the province look very appealing, agree? ^_^
the winning getup - head over feet+ ○ + ○ + ○ + ○ +
Aside from the colorful costumes and props, and the impressive performances - it's more overwhelming to know that:
- the participants have arrived in Manila as early as April 7. That's 9 days prior the competition.
- they reached Manila via bus! (very long road trip from Mindanao, grabe!)
- public schools around the metro become their temporary homes. (not very comfortable at all)
- their respective local governments sponsor their food and fare.
- the kids have daily allowances.
- the kids cant roam around Manila yet, not until the competition is over. (sana nakapag-OceanPark sila before going home)
- a teacher is assigned to 7-8 students, and she's liable if that student made a mistake while performing (seryoso talaga sila to make this perfect!)
- incomparable dedication makes everyone of them a winner.
- winning the competition is never about the prize - it's all about the PRIDE.
- the participants have arrived in Manila as early as April 7. That's 9 days prior the competition.
- they reached Manila via bus! (very long road trip from Mindanao, grabe!)
- public schools around the metro become their temporary homes. (not very comfortable at all)
- their respective local governments sponsor their food and fare.
- the kids have daily allowances.
- the kids cant roam around Manila yet, not until the competition is over. (sana nakapag-OceanPark sila before going home)
- a teacher is assigned to 7-8 students, and she's liable if that student made a mistake while performing (seryoso talaga sila to make this perfect!)
- incomparable dedication makes everyone of them a winner.
- winning the competition is never about the prize - it's all about the PRIDE.
my Iloilo, my citymy Dinagyang, my Pride
winner of Aliwan Fiesta 2011
No wonder, Dom and I got interested to be part of their winning team!
Thank you Dom! Next time yung real thing na! Or if not, please invite me to your future trips - down south, yes? Salamat at Ayu-ayu! =)
1st part of audition palang - failed na! =)waves to Sidney Snoeck and Enrico Dee, nice meeting you!
please let me know if anything needs to be corrected here
