Aliwan Fiesta 2011

The most coveted festival exhibition is here again! And as the summer's heat burns the busy streets of the metropolis, 18 contingents from different provinces and cities in the Philippines once again exemplified an astonishing, colorful exhibition of talents and grace for the Aliwan Fiesta 2011.

I got a chance to witness its last day, and despite of the burning summer heat, I, together with thousand of excited spectators, waited at the Cultural Center of the Philippines area, in front of Aliwan Theater to witness and to dance along the drumbeats of these 18 groups who were vying for the title of Aliwan Fiesta 2011 Champions.

Here are some of my snapshots of the said festivity. Enjoy!

The Floats

The Beauties

 And the Street Dancers

 

And just like last year, the world stopped as the street dance competition started, making all the witnesses be amazed with all the wonderful use of native products, material and costumes. Truly a magnificent show, but only one team shines brighter among the rest, and just like last year again, Tribu Pan-Ay of Dinagyang Festival of Iloilo bagged the top prize and the pot money of 1 Million Pesos.

Here are list of the winners and runner-ups per category: (Thank to Byahilo.com!)

Festival Queen - Cebu - Miss Rogelie Catacutan

1st Runner-up - Baguio - Miss Christine Kate Adi

Runner-ups

Santiago Isabela
Bulacan

Zarraga Iloilo

Festival Costume -  Iloilo - Dinagyang Festival

Festival Float - Biday a Pinangasturian (Buluan Maguindanao)

1st Runner-up - Cotabato City - Kumpit sa Kutawato

2nd Runner-up - Bulacan - Singkaban of Bulacan

Runner-ups

Zarraga Iloilo - Pantat Festival

Quezon - Catanauan Festival

Cebu - Sinulog Festival

Sultan Kudarat - Kudungan Festival

Calaca Batangas - Calacatchara Festival

Maguindanao - Sarimanok

Baguio City - Panagbenga Festival

Festival Streetdance - Dinagyang Festival - Iloilo City - Tribu Pan-Ay

1st Runner-up - Zarraga Iloilo - Pantat Festival

2nd Runner-up - Surallah South Cotabato - Lembuhong Festival

3rd Runner-up - Calaca Batangas - Calacatchara Festival

4th Runner-up - Calapan Oriental Mindoro - Pandang Guitab

Runners-ups

Catanauan Quezon - Boling Boling Festival

Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat - Kalimudan Festival

Zamboanga City - Zamboanga Hermosa Festival

Baguio City - Panagbenga Festival

Pasig City - Pakalog Festival

Here's a video of the winning performance of Tribu Pan-Ay:

To the organizers and participants a big congratulations to all of you!

You made us all so proud!
Til next year! Happy Rammmpa!