The document discusses the Dinagyang festival in Iloilo City, Philippines. It began in 1967 when a priest gave a replica of Santo Niño to another priest in Iloilo. Since then, a novena mass was held every Friday to honor the Santo Niño. Dinagyang has grown to become one of the most popular festivals in the Philippines, with events like a floats parade of lights, festive parades, tribe competitions, and arts festivals.
The document discusses the Dinagyang festival in Iloilo City, Philippines. It began in 1967 when a priest gave a replica of Santo Niño to another priest in Iloilo. Since then, a novena mass was held every Friday to honor the Santo Niño. Dinagyang has grown to become one of the most popular festivals in the Philippines, with events like a floats parade of lights, festive parades, tribe competitions, and arts festivals.
The document discusses the Dinagyang festival in Iloilo City, Philippines. It began in 1967 when a priest gave a replica of Santo Niño to another priest in Iloilo. Since then, a novena mass was held every Friday to honor the Santo Niño. Dinagyang has grown to become one of the most popular festivals in the Philippines, with events like a floats parade of lights, festive parades, tribe competitions, and arts festivals.
2. In the ILOILO CITY the Dinagyang festival history started in 1967 when an Augustinian priest from Cebu gave a replica image of the Santo Niño as a birthday gift to a fellow Augustinian priest in Iloilo. Since then, a novena mass was held every Friday at the San Jose Parish Church. 3. Dinagyang received honors and regarded as a World Class Festival and dubbed as the "Queen of all festivals" in the Philippines. 4. • Floats Parade of Lights • Festive Parade Sponsors Mardi Gras • Dinagyang 360° Tribe Competition • Ilonggo Dinagyang Arts Festival