Dinagyang 2011: Winners!!!

Hala Bira Iloilo!

Okay, I must say, this year's Dinagyang is one of the most number of local and international tourists and the most exciting event eh? Why? 'coz if you'll observe, you'll just nod and say "okay" He's right. And if you have not yet experienced Iloilo, well it's time to check your calendar, cancel your appointment on January 2012, bring your family and visit Iloilo. If you have decided to go to Iloilo next year, book your accommodation as early as now! kidding... I suggest that you should go for hotels within smallville area as you won't have problems in dragging yourself back to your room; either because you're tired or drunk.

Tips if you want to experience Dinagyang next year:

1. Book your accomodation as soon as possible.

2. Choose your hotels within the top spots for Dinagyang, within Smallville area (I suggest Smallville 21 or Westown) or near downtown (if you'd like easy access)

3. Buy your tickets for the Dinagyang early

4. Beat the clock to get seats if you want to join the food festival (If you want to go at SM City Car Park, I suggest you go early, most people there used some seats just to see the pyrolympics.)

5. Visit the tourist spots of Iloilo (If you still have time)

6. Oh, bring a hat or umbrella and don't forget your sunglass! =)

Well, because Dinagyang contest has officially ended. I salute Tribu Pan-Ay as the Champion of the Dinagyang 2011 (Ati Competition) and Pantat Festival (Kasadyahan) of Zarraga Iloilo! Congratulations! I'm glad that Tribu Pan-Ay did it this time! They were my bet last year and so this year. They will perform in New York City (Hello Big Apple!) this coming June 2011. Oh well, I wish 'em luck!

Here are winners for the Ati Competition:

CHAMPION: Tribu Pan-Ay (Fort San Pedro National High School)

1st runner up: Tribu Paghidaet (Lapaz National High School)

2nd runner up:Tribu Bola Bola (Iloilo National High School)

3rd runner up: Tribu Salognon (Jaro National High School)

4th runner up: Tribu Manduryaw (Mandurriao National High School)

Best in Streetdance: Tribu Paghidaet

Best in Headress: Tribu Paghidaet

Best in Discipline: Tribu Bola Bola

Best in Costume: Tribu Paghidaet

Best in Music: Tribu Salognon

Best in Choreography: Tribu Pan-Ay

Best in Performance: Pan-Ay

Kasadyahan Festival

CHAMPION: Pantat Festival of Zarraga Ilolo

1st runner up: Kasag Festival of Banate Iloilo

2nd runner up: Binanog Festival of Lambunao

3rd runner up: Pagdihon Festival of Dingle

4th runner up: Tinuom Festival of Cabatuan iloilo

Best in Performance: Kasag Festival of Banate Iloilo

Best in Music: Tultugan Festival of Maasin Iloilo

Best in Costume: Binanog Festival of Lambunao Iloilo

Best in Choreography: Pantat Festival of Zarraga Iloilo

Congratulations to our Miss Dinagyang 2011 Samantha Marie Amparo (West Visayas State University). 

1st Runner Up (Darling of the Press) – Kchyrziah Shayne Dinopol (University of the Philippines Visayas)

2nd Runner Up (Miss Photogenic) – Sigrid Grace Flores (University of the Philippines Visayas)

3rd Runner Up – Leonor Faunillo (University of San Agustin)

4th Runner Up – Nadaine Broniola (Central Philippine University)

Candidates of Miss Dinagyang 2011: 

See you again next year!

Special thanks to the one who uploaded the video in youtube! Cheers!