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Time stood still amidst the hustle and bustle of downtown traffic of modernity. Decades old establishments still stand against the test of time, reflecting the glorious days of commerce and trade of what was then, the Queen City of the South. From its humble beginnings as a fishing community along the swampy riverside, Iloilo [...]
The churh of San Nicolas de Tolentino in the town of Cabatuan, Iloilo is one of the the country’s most picturesque church. The church was built right in the middle of the town’s poblacion in 1834 upon the orders of Fr. Ramon Alquizar.
Located 40 kilometers away from the city Iloilo is the chuch of Santo Tomas de Villanueva in the town of Miag-ao. The church of Miag-ao is one of the four Baroque Churches in the Philippiens that has been inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Sailing the Ilonggo seas for more than thirty years, the Paraw Regatta has been the manifestation of the Ilonggos long history with the sea. “Paraw” is a Hiligaynon term that refers to the sail boat that has a triangular sail used for traveling and fishing. The Paraw Regatta, perhaps the oldest sailing event in Southeast [...]
Last February 17, the Ilonggos painted the city of Iloilo red! Iloilo City has recently held its annual Lunar New Year Celebrations along the city’s Chinatown Triangle.
As expected, thousands of tourists, both foreign and local drove to Iloilo City for the annual Dinagyang Festival. The fiesta is held every 4th Sunday of January in honor of the Santo Niño. 20 tribes participated in the ati-ati contest, the highlight of this grand festival. The streetdance started at 8 in the morning and [...]
Men painted in back, dressed in colorful bahag, chanting “Hala Bira!” and “Viava Señor Santo Niño!”, and dancing to the hypnotic beat of the drums all day long. This is the typical scene that you get to see during the annual Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo City. This grand event is held every 4th Sunday of [...]
Get the chance to seethe best festivals of Western Visayas all in one event! You don’t need to go to Intramuros, Manila to witness this event at the Wow Philippines. This time the event will be held right in the regional capital of Western Visayas, Iloilo City. Babaylan Festival of Bago City Negros Occidental
last in a series Featured Aliwan Fiesta Contingent: DINAGYANG FESTIVAL, Iloilo City Every fourth Sunday of January, the entire city of Iloilo is turned into a one big party place. As early as 2 in the morning, young men start to paint their bodies in black, and wear their colorful costumes. At the strike of [...]
Featured Aliwan Fiesta Contingent: Pintados de Passi Passi City, Province of Iloilo I’m sure many of you haven’t heard of a festival called Pintados de Passi yet. This unique festival is held every March 13 in Passi City, in the province of Iloilo. The Pintados de Passi Festival recalls the life of the early settlers [...]
