Iloilo Dinagyang 2011 - A festival of faith and food

Weeks from now, Iloilo City will again dance to drum beats and get into a frenzy as it welcomes everyone to Dinagyang 2011. A top tourism event and among the most popular festival in the country, Dinagyang is a 3-day of non stop fun, activities, events and it's one of the best times to eat, drink and be merry in Iloilo City.

Apart from the ati-ati contest and cultural presentation, among the highlights of the festival is the annual Dinagyang Food Festival held along Delgado St. Here, everyone can savour the best of Ilonggo cuisine as more than 40 participating hotels and restaurants showcase their best dishes in tune with the celebration. Two years ago, I wrote this article for a local daily and it can still serve as guide of what and where to eat for Dinagyang 2011.

So mark your calendars now an get ready to experience on of the best festivals in the country. See you in Iloilo City for Dinagyang 2011.

Dinagyang Festival 2011 Schedule of Activities:

October 14, 2011, Friday
2:00 P.M. LOCAL LAUNCH Iloilo Dinagyang Festival 2011 Freedom Grandstand

Tribu Pan-ay from PAMUKAW held last Monday, Dec. 20.

December 20, 2010, Monday
2:00 P.M. PAMUKAW Assembly Area: Promenade passing Iznart, J.M. Basa to Freedom Grandstand

January 4, 2011, Tuesday
2:00 P.M. Model Ati Dinagyang Warrior 2011 Presentation

January 7, 2011, Friday
2:00 P.M. Model Ati Dinagyang Warrior 2011 Talent Competition

January 9, 2011, Sunday
1:00 P.M. Model Ati Dinagyang Warrior 2011 Finals

January 14, 2011, Friday
2:30 P.M. Mass for Opening Salvo of Tribe Dancers San Jose Parish Church
3:00 PM OPENING SALVO Judging Area

January 14-16, 2010
Iloilo Dinagyang Golf Competition 2011 Sta. Barbara Golf Club

January 15, 2011, Saturday
7:00:00 AM SQUEAK Parade Route

January 16-23, 2011
Dinagyang Photo Exhibit

January 16, 2011, Sunday
10:00AM – 3:00PM DRESSING UP DAGOY

Scenes from the Dinagyang Food Festival

January 19-23, 2011
2:00 P.M.-12 MN Iloilo Hotel Resort & Restaurant Association (IHRRA) Food Festival Delgado St., Iloilo City

January 21, 2011, Friday
8:00:00 AM TAMBOR TRUMPA MARTSA MUSIKA Freedom Grandstand
7:00 PM LUCES IN THE SKY Part I

January 22, 2011, Saturday
7:00:00 AM Mass for Kasadyahan San Jose Parish Church

Tribu Kasag - 2010 Kasadyahan Champion (from ExploreIloilo)

8:00 A.M. 2011 KASADYAHAN Competition Freedom Grandstand and other stages
2:00PM SPONSORS MARDI GRAS Judging Area #4 to Freedom Grandstand
7:00 PM LUCES IN THE SKY Part II
7:00 PM Religious Sad-sad to Sr. Sto. Niño San Jose Parish Church

January 23, 2011, Sunday
6:30 a.m Concelebrated high mass for devotees, Tribes, Gov’t. Officials, LOMAS in attendance San Jose Parish Church

Dinagyang Street Dance along the main streets of Iloilo City (c/o Google)

8:00 A.M. 2011 Dinagyang Ati CONTEST Freedom Grandstand and other stages
7:00 P.M. Awarding Ceremonies Freedom Grandstand

January 24, 2011, Monday
5:30 P.M. Thanksgiving Mass with all members of 2010 Iloilo Dinagyang Festival Working Committees