Two days at Dinagyang (Hala Bira, Iloilo!)

[@armandosune3839]

The ILOILO DINAGYANG FESTIVAL was created in 1968 (editing 1976) by the AUGUSTIAN FATHERS in tandem with the ILOILO CITY GOVERNMENT. Cebu City saw that ILOILO CITY was very very successful in this festival, they also decided to create the SINULOG Festival in 1984 as a response to Iloilo's success. They based it on the old women's dance, those old women who dance for a fee if they light your candle in front of the Magellan's Cross. Now, some people in Cebu have the shameless nerve to tell the world they are older than the ILOILO DINAGYANG, and are telling the world there is only one big festival, the Sinulog. Shameful they. Some of these diehard people have no respect for ILOILO, considering that this Sinulog festival was only created as a response to the immense success of the ILOILO DINAGYANG FESTIVAL.

[@tagabaybayko]

I think Dinagyang is more than 50 years old, so it's not in 1976, I remember they already celebrated their 50th year in 2018.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

It was very cool to experience! I had such a fun time. Thanks for the long comment and for watching!

[@JKINgz786]

Correction: 1968 It was started yes by the Augustian Friars. 1974 the City Government took over as they saw it as an attraction and a tourism product which gains attention and attracts both tourists and investors. Dinagyang won as Champion a total 8 victories ( 2004, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2017, 2023 and 2024 in Aliwan Festival)

[@armandosune3839]

@@JKINgz786 Yes. Correct. 1968.

[@rexg.sayson]

Thanks Mr. Suñe for that very definitive fact check on the origins of Dinagyang and how much older it is than sinulog and how Cebu just copied what Iloilo started.

[@lyonprairie2691]

Can we agree that the drummers and those playing the instruments are the ones in control of the vibe, the dinagyang beat. I miss going to the city during these events I lost interest since I graduated college 😂😂😂 I mean I can walk from home to downtown to experience dinagyang but as I grow older I become more uninterested but who knows maybe next year

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Absolutely agree! The drummers were amazing! Loved every minute of it!

[@docriztigbauan7596]

That was a great coverage of the testival Bro!!! hope u enjoyed our other festivities there❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Yeah I had an amazing time! Thanks for watching!

[@jdv2093]

from manila here, dinagyang drum beats are giving me goosebumps!!!!! Wow!!!! Need to experience this 💘

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Yeah it’s very cool to be in the middle of! I’ll be making videos in Manila soon! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@inchikkkk]

Just would like to add that the ending part where the tribes are dancing are not the actual competition, it's a parade or "sadsad" as we call it. They're on their way to one of the judging areas (the actual competition) as the lady in the eatery explained. The tribes don't only perform once, they perform 4 times in different judging areas unlike other festivals in the Philippines where there is only 1 staging area. This is what we call a "Carousel" performance, and it happens simultaneously, 1 tribe performs on one of the judging areas, the same time as 3 different tribe performs on other 3 judging areas and then after performing, they carry all their costumes and props on the road on the way to the next judging area and perform again. It's a very exhausting competition for the participants but you won't feel it because once they perform it's like it's their first performance, the energy is unmatched. Hoping you can secure tickets next year if ever you decide to come again. Thank you for coming to my city, hope you enjoyed your stay! :)

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Yeah I was bummed out that I was so far from the competition because the performers, planners and musicians put a lot of work into it. Next time I will definitely get a ticket ahead of time!

[@RedWhiteBlue.]

OMG, I am loving that hat and face paint more than from Sinulog. It’s awesome also that you’re making lots of friends in the Philippines. Hope you’re having tons of fun in the country!

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Yeah I definitely am! It was fun to get to these two festivals, but now I will take a few days to relax in Palawan. Thanks for watching!

[@GennHua]

see you next year sir, hope you got your ticket that time. we love you

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks! Yeah I really want to see the performances next time!

[@yanyanclaverialanestosafam3705]

I'm starting following your vlog, bro. Your new subscriber from Iloilo.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Very much appreciated! I had a great time!

[@yanyanclaverialanestosafam3705]

Thank you bro for the notice❤

[@jeannette251]

Fantastic video! Amazing costumes! The children were precious. I could tell that you had a lot of fun, Mr. Travel Lord. 🤩

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Yeah it was great! Those kids were hard workers actually so I was happy they took a break to hang out with me! Thanks for watching!

[@lukeparas5606]

Hey! Thank you for featuring our city! There’s a parade route posted online where you can see where the Tribes will be going from one performance area to another. People usually line these streets to see the street dance. I think you were mostly at the back streets. :( where you got face painted on Saturday was where you should have been for sunday.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Well I still had a pretty awesome time! I was happy to experience the vibe, hear the music and meet everyone! Thanks for watching!

[@freddiemixvlog7054]

thank you for coming here @ Iloilo City my friend!👏👏👍👍

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Of course! I had so much fun! Thanks for watching!

[@freddiemixvlog7054]

@@TravelLordOnLoc by the way my friend my name is freddie de Asis I'm also a vlogger here in Iloilo City

[@michaeljohnbalestramon3643]

Im from iloilo too and watching here from Australia.. Thanks mate for visiting my city

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

No problem! I had a great time out there. Glad you liked the video!

[@esma_dasdemir]

How nice it is to discover new things with this channel, thank you for sharing 🤗🙏

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Glad I could show you the festival! I had a fun time discovering it as well! Thanks for watching!

[@jetbz5439]

22:10 honestly i didnt know that 😅 nice experience and content bro, i learned something ❤

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Haha! Glad I could give some insights and glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for tuning in!

[@ferdinandm9504]

Philippines is the craziest county in the world and i love it

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Philippines is so much fun! I’ve got a lot of good stuff on the way!

[@vincecalonia]

City of Love!

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Yeah I could see why! Thanks for watching!

[@vincecalonia]

@@TravelLordOnLoc Thanks for coming! Hasta sa sunod!

[@vincetvvlogs5165]

Thanks to visit here in Iloilo most especially in Dinagyang festival hope you enjoyed God bless

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

So glad I could make it! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@nieledwardhosillos4143]

Thank you very much for visiting our city❤❤

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

I’m glad I got to! It was so much fun!

[@SkyleLitz]

The 8 Dinagyang tribes who participated were world-class and impressive, and only one was declared to be the best of the best. Their performances can compete with those of "Ka" by Circus de Soleil in Las Vegas. The level of enthusiasm, choreography, costumes, and drumming were awe-inspiring. If they were brought to Vegas, I think they would be able to compete with any Vegas shows.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Yeah just the energy they kept up the whole day in the sun was impressive! Thanks for watching!

[@RoyKunang]

I was there too i live in iloilo i visited my grandma and cousins,aunt and uncles in the city where they live

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

It was a lot of fun! I hope you had fun during your visit!

[@melanybaxinela]

Thank you for visiting our city, hope to see you next Dinagyang festival

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

No problem! I had a great time!

[@dakugluso]

Nice nice BIG JEFF!!!!

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Yeah! But who is Big Jeff? Hahaha

[@jimboweekend]

The “see you tomorrow” part lol😂

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Haha yeah it was a pretty confusing moment…but I kind of remember it now from editing that and hearing them say it over and over. Thanks for watching!

[@russelalvaro3974]

Hala bira!

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Hala bira! Thanks for watching!

[@monde.F]

Hello my dear🖐your video was nice but I am also curious about the natural landscapes of that region. Because there are fairs and festivals in a few episodes. Love from Istanbul🥰

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Don’t worry! I will have many more about other islands and areas. I am in Palawan now which is very beautiful. Stay tuned!

[@piacash5216]

Wow !!! Nice 👍 I love ❤️ the Attire and their Head Dress… Did you go to Cebu too for Sinulog ?? Coz I watch the video 💪👍👍✌️

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Yeah I was able to get to both festivals! I’m glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!

[@junmarkvelez6793]

Tribu paghidaet ❤❤❤

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks for watching!

[@RR52517]

Wow, you attended the two major festivals in the country.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Yeah, it was great! Very happy it worked out! Thanks for watching!

[@RR52517]

@@jaip97 Stop that barriotic mentality. Shame on you.

[@RR52517]

@@jaip97 Hey, barriotic girl. You seem to be ignorant. I'm fr Metro Manila. Barriotic girl, you need to be updated with Department of Tourism. Dinagyang is a major festival. Stupidity really kills, barriotic girl.

[@RR52517]

@@jaip97 You can't even reply. WHY ARE YOU TRIGGERED WITH DINAGYANG? What's the name of mountain or cave do you live?

[@RR52517]

@@jaip97 hahahaha. barriotic girl. You love pagpag... I'm sure.... Why are you triggered with Dinagyang? Is that the result of eating too much pagpag? hahaha

[@broken037]

you missed the crazy part. there is sad2 in the afternoon which you can watch on stages for free and even join the tribes dancing on the streets

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Ah yeah I missed some parts but I had a ton of footage already. That is the problem with filming these festivals… there is so much going on! Hahaha

[@FilipinaPaige]

Welcome to the City of Love🎉

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thank you! And thanks for watching!

[@yovelynhussain2307]

I saw you last dinagyang eating

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Oh yeah? Haha that’s great! I hope you had fun too!

[@ariesgirl2757]

Kita-ay ta liwat bwas. Means "see you tomorrow" 😊

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Haha yes! I did my best! Thanks for the help!

[@lyonprairie2691]

Yes but more like "See you again tomorrow" liwat means again

[@docriztigbauan7596]

Sir next time go to the city's Tourism office early and they will give u free pass I think.. that's for foreigner vloggers❤

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Ok, I looked online and it was all sold out but that’s a good idea. I will try again next time!

[@MarkAnthonyVillahermosa-g7e]

Since you have experience both festival, could you share your thoughts about it? Which is more festive, fun, and best experience.

[@putriaja4447]

Nice

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thank you!

[@CarminajazminPonsaran]

NICE

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks!

[@EnujGeminiSetnarug]

I REMEMBER WHEN WE WERE GAURD ON THIS FESTIVAL, WE WERE ROTC CADETS USING ROPE TO CONTROL THE CROWD AND SO MUCH FUN.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Haha sounds like a challenge! Thanks for the comment and for watching!

[@RR52517]

Stop shouting!

[@JhoncarlManahan]

FYI! You mistaken the “Kasadyahan sa kabanwahanan” and no, it’s not kasadyahan festival, it’s still part of “dinagyang festival” and they are not competing groups from all western visayas, they are from different municipalities in Iloilo. And the tribe competition (4th sunday of january) is just school districts inside the city of Iloilo.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Oh thanks! I didn’t know all that! Thanks for the info. I read that online but maybe I didn’t understand it correctly. I’ll look into it!

[@musictrends1845]

Enjoy staying in Iloilo

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Yeah it’s great! Thanks for watching!

[@AnnaLouCeliz-r5z]

Until are you here in iloilo.because I like to meet you sir

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Ah I just arrived in Palawan this morning to make more videos! I am trying to visit many places around the Philippines. Thanks for watching!

[@Wansdara]

Indonesia hadir . 👍

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks for watching!

[@vivianhongkonglifes6993]

Enjoy to my fellow Country ❤

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

I’m having a great time! And I have a lot more to see! Thanks for tuning in!

[@vivianhongkonglifes6993]

@TravelLordOnLoc Yes, it's more fun in Philippines 💖 Enjoy and be safe 🫶

[@ClydeasterzVlogz]

Sir those background musics when u try to roam around the streets ? Can it make you have a copyright issues in this video ?

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

In my vlog about Türkiye’s 100 year anniversary I had copyright issues with music from the street. But those are songs from the radio. Live music from parades or short clips usually don’t give me problems, so in this video I didn’t have any issues.

[@ClydeasterzVlogz]

@ okay sir thank u!

[@Komnixroblox]

Hey can you come to Indonesia sometimes maybe may because it's my birthday I just wanna meet you

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Ah I appreciate the invitation! I already planned to be in Türkiye during that time but I am hoping to get back to Indonesia soon!

[@pinkvelvet3865]

Hala Bira!!! Dinagyang Festival of City of Love (ILOILO CITY)!

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Hala Bira! Thanks for watching!

[@icewallowcome_daily9802]

I go to dinagyang for the drumbeats

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Yeah those were amazing and you can really feel the energy when you’re there!

[@tokit2210]

Try also to visit Dinagyang Sound Show

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

When is that? It’s on the last day?

[@tokit2210]

Yes...thats only for sound fanatics ...kzbin.infognDDIB8Ikk8?si=rq3wKJh5P0BFaEDn

[@anJANGkananaman]

I didn't see u huhu

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Hahaha I was all over the place! Thanks for watching!

[@sabanadwi145]

Seperti acara karnaval karnaval di indonesia 😂

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Yeah I will have to try one next time I get to Indonesia! Thanks for watching!

[@sabanadwi145]

@TravelLordOnLoc yes, same

[@curseu7586]

Come to AKLAN brother we have atiatihan here 😊

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Ok I will look into it and see if I can! Thanks for watching!

[@melanybaxinela]

I can help you get a ticket next Dinagyang if you really want to comeback to witness again the DINAGYANG FESTIVAL you must buy early as ist week of December and it’s better to buy a pass as a vlogger so that you can sit in front.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

If I can make it back I definitely will get a ticket! I appreciate it! Thanks for watching!

[@dennislarrobis2408]

hala bira bro,

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Hala Bira! Thanks for watching!

[@aimay374]

You need to watch the actual performance on ghe judging areas

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Yeah I will next time. I think it must’ve been really cool. Thanks for watching!

[@darkboard5556]

The world's biggest blackface festival pretending to celebrate the Ati tribe but you never see a single Ati person around.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Well I’m not sure who was there and who wasn’t, but I thought it was pretty fun. Thanks for commenting anyway!

[@wormboii]

when someone ignorant commenting just for the sake of foolish nonsense argument. if you don't know the history, shut up.

[@paleempress6362]

cry about it.

[@rovli816]

Ati are the inhabitants of Panay island. There are stil Ati communities in Barotac and in the mountains ranges in the island. This festival is a way of preserving culture and heritage of Panay

[@tokit2210]

Ati in iloilo are rich