PARAW REGATTA – Photo shows colorful native sailboats which are part of the annual Paraw Regatta Festival in Iloilo City. Due to the pandemic, this year’s festival was pre-recorded and streamed online Sunday. (Jade Dequiña/CMO)
ILOILO CITY – Ilonggos had a respite Sunday from the anxiety caused by
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But instead of Ilonggos pouring out into the city streets for the January 24 celebration, they were instead glued to their smartphones, laptops and TV sets to watch a theatrical street performance in the festival that honors the Santo Niño (Holy Child Jesus).
“Despite the strict health protocols being followed by everyone due to the pandemic, we showed the whole world that Ilonggos are one as we celebrate the biggest feast in the city,” said Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas.
In lieu of Sunday’s actual live events that would draw crowds, the Sunday contest of groups depicting the folkloric story of Bornean immigrants making a pact with the tribal Ati people of Panay Island and their eventual Christianization was pre-taped.
Published January 18, 2021, 12:58 PM
GMA Regional TV and Iloilo Festivals Foundation, Inc together with the Iloilo City Government officially signed the Memorandum of Agreement for the Dinagyang Digital 2021. Present at the MOA signing are (from left) IFFI’s President Atty. Joebert Peñaflorida, Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas, and GMA Regional TV Iloilo Station Manager Jonathan V. Cabillon.
GMA Regional TV (RTV), in partnership with Iloilo Festivals Foundation, Inc. and the Iloilo City Government, is set to air the Dinagyang Digital 2021 this January 24 via GMA TV 6 Iloilo and simulcast on GMA TV 6 Guimaras, GMA TV 5 Roxas, GMA TV 2 Kalibo, and GMA TV 7 Tablas.
Published January 17, 2021, 2:45 PM
ILOILO CITY A double-digit spike in the number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in recent days has led to the cancellation of activities related to a subdued version of the Dinagyang Festival, which honors the Santo Niño (Holy Child Jesus).
Performers at the opening for what a subdued Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo City. Most activities will be virtual. (Arnold Almacen/CMO)
Mayor Jerry Treñas issued the ban on mass gatherings anew even after the Iloilo City government and the Iloilo Festivals Foundation Inc. (IFFI) kicked off on Friday, January 15, what was supposed to be weeklong activities both online and actual live events.