Dinagyang Festival- Iloilo's Pride

Dinagyang Festival is Iloilo's Pride. It began in 1968 when Fr. Sulpicio Ebderes, OSA brought a replica of the image of Sr. Santo Niño to the San Jose Parish church. From then on, it has been enshrined on the said parish where novena is being held every Friday.

The first feast of Señor Santo Niño was celebrated in 1969, a year after its arrival from Cebu. After the nine-day novena was the fluvial processsion. From its first feast in 1969, the celebration was called “Iloilo Ati-Atihan” for it to be differentiated from the famous Mardi-Gras.

Dinagyang has not only been pure fun and laughter for the Ilonggos but also a time for thanksgiving for all the blessings they received.

source: ipinoyonline.com

Iloilo City │ City of Love

55 minute plane ride from Manila, Philippines is Ilolio City. It is located at the southern part of Panay Island surrounded by the provinces of Aklan, Capiz, and Antique. Known as the"City Of Love", Iloilo is the center of commercial and trade of Western Visayas, with commercial, industrial development and rural banks, financial and investment houses, insurance companies, and realestate agencies and developers. It is also the center of education with the biggest names of schools and universities on it.

Agriculture and fishing are the major industries in the province. Rice is the major crop in the province of Iloilo. Fish and marine products are considered the main source of livelihood in the first and fifth districts of Iloilo. There are also non-traditional products in the province which include processed food, fruits and vegetables, gifts, furniture, and others. Traditional products include sugar, coco oil, and lime products, among others.

There are 114 private and government banks all throughout the province and city of Iloilo, in addition to 40 rural banks found in most municipalities, at least 6 malls, and many department stores.

Iloilo city welcomes its visitors with its various tourist destinations, good food and friendly people.

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Go Iloilo is a proudly Ilonggo blog which aims to promote Iloilo and the rest of Western Visayas to the world. It will feature all current events in the region especially the year round festivals. It also aims to promote Iloilo as one of the major tourist destination in the Philippines.

Iloilo has a lot to show in the world. It is surrounded by great places for fun and recreation. It has a colorful history and culture which mirrors the spirit of true Ilonggo. You will be amazed to see its beautiful people and taste its mouth watering delicacies.

So, what are you wating for... visit Iloilo and experience the difference!