The Dinagyang Festival is a religious and cultural festival held annually on the fourth Sunday of January in Iloilo City, Philippines, in honor of Santo Niño, the Holy Child, and to commemorate the historic pact between the Malay settlers and the indigenous Ati people of Panay.

Jan 26, 2019 · Among 15 “princesses” vying for the title Miss Iloilo Dinagyang Carnival Queen, Maria Mikhaella Incensario, “Princess of Miagao”, won the judges’ hearts in a long and dragging coronation night that started at 9 p.m. and ended at almost 2 a.m.

Jan 18, 2023 · It’s been always a debate among Ilonggos and Cebuanos on who is the Queen of Philippine Festivals, Dinagyang of Iloilo or Sinulog of Cebu. Let’s know about i...

Jan 31, 2019 · FIVE new queens were crowned in the Miss Iloilo Dinagyang Coronation Night on January 25, 2019. Emerging on top was a morena beauty representing the municipality of Miag-ao, Iloilo, Maria Mikhaella Incensario, who won the Miss Iloilo Dinagyang Carnival Queen.

Dec 24, 2023 · The Dinagyang Festival is a annual event in Iloilo City, Philippines, celebrated every fourth Sunday of January. It honors the Santo Niño and commemorates the Malay settlers’ arrival in Panay.

The Dinagyang Festival is an annual cultural and religious event held on the fourth Sunday of January in Iloilo City, Philippines. It is celebrated in honor of the Santo Niño, or the Child Jesus, and commemorates the arrival of Malay settlers in Panay and the subsequent purchase of the locale from the Atis, the indigenous people of Panay.

Nov 15, 2024 · What started as a humble religious celebration in honor of the Santo Niño (the Holy Child) has evolved into a colorful, roaring, one-of-a-kind spectacle that’s part history, part devotion, and pure entertainment. Let’s dive into the backstory, significance, and what Dinagyang 2025 has in store!

The Dinagyang Festival is a vivid celebration of Iloilo’s culture and heritage. The elaborate past and customs of Iloilo are reflected in these costumes, which are more than just articles of clothing.

Dinagyang is now called the Queen Festival of the Philippines after being recognized to be the best tourism event for almost three straight years by the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP).

Feb 23, 2015 · The Dinagyang (from the word "Dagyang" meaning "have fun") festival is a world renowned event held every fourth Sunday of January. It is a religious and cultural celebration of the Child Jesus, Señor Santo Niño whom the Augustinian friars shared their strong Christian beliefs of devotion to the Señor Santo Niño to the first settlers of ...