Dinagyang Festival

By: House of Philip - G12 Amos

History
The Dinagyang Festival of Lights was held in Cebu
and featured a performance on a folkloric story
about how 10 Bornean "datus" and their families
fled a tyrannical ruler in Borneo early in the 13th
century and sailed towards the island of Panay.
When they arrived, the Borneans bargained with the
native Atis to occupy the lowlands of the island.

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▫ The Ilonggo version of "Ati-Atihan" is History
held in the famous city of Iloilo. The
festival is three separate events and is
consistently held on the last Friday,
Saturday, and Sunday of January. Each
year, Filipino's across the entire
country would witness an excellent
display of folk and tribe dancing of
school youths.

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History ● Dinagyang comes from “dagyang”, an Ilonggo term for revelry or
merrymaking. It was coined in 1977 by Ilonggo writer/broadcaster
Pacifico Sudario to describe the riotous celebration. Before this,
Dinagyang was labeled "Iloilo Ati-Atihan" to differentiate it from many
Ati tribal festivals that were starting to be prevalent in the country at
that time.

● In 1969, the Ati-Atihan contest became a part of the cultural aspect of

the celebration, with only four tribes participating. Since then, the
Festival has progressed into a more colorful and pompous affair that
includes the participation of more tribes and groups.

● In 1974, the Dinagyang Festival played a vital role in the "Operation

Balikbayan" program of the then Ministry of Tourism when some tribes
provided tourists with a unique form of cultural entertainment.

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● In 1976, street revelry and audience participation were encouraged.

● In 1977, an authentic Ati tribe from the mountains of Barotac Viejo was
invited by the Dinagyang organizers, and the Regional Association of
National Government Executives to perform and display their native dances.

● From 1978 to the present, the Dinagyang Festival has evolved into a
significant religious and cultural activity supported by the government and
the private sectors.

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Costume
● Headpiece/Headdress
● Accessories
● Male Outfit
● Female Outfit
● Dagoy

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Fun
Fact: Costumes worn by tribes on last year’s
Dinagyang Festival 2020 were made
by PDLs (Person Deprived of Liberty)
of Iloilo District Jail in Barangay
Nanga.

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“ Headpieces/Headdresses are made
out of the following:
- Beads
- Sequins
- Feathers
- Colorful Paint
- Tailoring
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Accessories:
Face and Body
Paint
Hand Props
Neck, Arm and
Shoulder
Accessories
Santo Niño

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Male and
Female
Outfits:
Tribu
Hablon
Chaleco
Patadyong

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“ The costumes for Male performers are
called "Tribu" where they hold shields
and spears. Hablon will also be
turned into chaleco and parts of the
tribe costumes.

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“ For the Women, the "patadyong" or
wrap-around loose skirts worn by
Filipino women during the pre-
Spanish time for the tribes of
Dinagyang.

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Dagoy
● Official festival mascot/Official logo of the festival
● 2002
● December 14, 2004
● December 18, 2004
● Symbolizes jollification and friendship
 Dagoy is the official festival mascot of
Dinagyang. He was born from the
promotional sketches of Dinagyang in 2002.
Later, He became the official logo of the
festival as Dagoy was introduced to the
public in December 18, 2004 in Iloilo city.
He was a young ati warrior and symbolizes
the jollification and friendship among
illongo’s and tourists.

Dagoy
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Sample Vids:

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Thank you for
listening!
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