Philippines: Dinagyang Festival by Joseph C. Ceriales
The Dinagyang Festival of Iloilo City is among the country's biggest and popular religious festivals honoring Sto. Niño (Holy Child Jesus). Previously known as “Iloilo Ati-Atihan,” the festival began in 1967.
The Dinagyang Festival is celebrated every fourth weekend of January to honor the Christianization of the natives and to respect the Holy Child Jesus. On this day, streets of Iloilo City will once again come alive as the Ilonggos celebrate the annual festivity.
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