7th Edition of the Aliwan Festival 2009
The biggest festival in Manila is set as the 7th edition of the Aliwan Festival 2009 is around the corner and will be celebrated this coming April 23 to 25, 2009 with lots of fun and excitement. The Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC) is now on high gear as they prepare the 7th edition of the Aliwan Fiesta 2009. There are lots of activities that are lines up in this year Aliwan Festival 2009. It will feature street dance competitions, float design and the Festival Queen (Reyna ng Aliwan) where these events are the highlights of the celebration.
The three day celebration of the Aliwan Festival 2009 will attract local and foreign visitors because they will see Filipino craftsmanship and ingenuity. Aliwan Festival is a festival that merge all the popular festivals in the Philippines in one single event. Different Regions and Provinces around the country will display products, craftsmanship, culture and show their most innovative ideas.
In the 7th Edition of the Aliwan Festival 2009, there are more than 3,000 dancers, musicians, craftsmen, and even acrobats that will compete in this celebration for streetdancing, float design, and the search for Reyna ng Aliwan in their colorful costume and beautiful smile.
Here are the list of contingents in the Aliwan Festival 2009. This list is still unofficial.
- Lakbayaw of Tondo, Manila
- Pakalog Festival of Santolan, Pasig
- Panagbenga Festival, Baguio City
- Pamulenawen – Laoag City
- Ibon Ebon of Candaba, Pampanga
- Disposorio Festival of Hagonoy, Bulacan
- Luyang Dilaw of Marilao Bulacan
- Boling boling Festival – Catanuan, Quezon
- Fiesta de Toros of Nasugbu, Batangas
- Lapay Bantigue Festival of Masbate city
- Pulang Angui of Polangue Albay
- Sinulog Festival of Cebu City
- Dinagyang Festival of Iloilo City
- Kasag Festival of Banate, Iloilo
- Karatong Festival of Dulag, Leyte
- Buyugan Festival of Abuyog Leyte
- Kadayawan Festival – Davao city
- Tuna Festival of General Santos City
- Halad Festival of Midsayap, Cotabato
- Kalilangan Festival of General Santos City
- Buklod Festival – Parang, Shariff Kabunsuan
- Kalilintad Festival of Mamasapano
- Samba de Regatta
The Aliwan Festival 2009 schedule of activities:
Streetdance Forum (CCP Silangan Hall)
- One Town, One Product Shoppers Bazaar
- Band Concert and Pasakalye (Aliw Theater outdoor stage – 7:00 p.m.)
April 24
- One Town, One Product Shoppers Bazaar
- Aliwan Festival Queen Talent Competition (Star Theater, 1:30 p.m.)
- Aliwan Festival Queen Pageant Night (Aliw Theater outdoor stage – 7:00 p.m.)
April 25
- One Town, One Product Shoppers Bazaar
- Grand Parade (Aliw Theater Complex to Quirino Grandstand – 4:00 p.m.)
- Awarding Ceremonies (Quirino Grandstand – 9:00 p.m.)
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4 Responses to “7th Edition of the Aliwan Festival 2009”
By Arran Hideaways on Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
I think spring is the very time to set festivals, carnivals and different kinds celebrations. after winter it is so pleasant to get into the atmosphere of holiday!!!!!
By alvin on Apr 21, 2009 | Reply
can ask what date is the street dance competetion of aliwan festival and what time well start…
By erwin on Apr 24, 2009 | Reply
the top three winners of the street dancing competition should be an entry to a international competition…
By lisa on Jan 29, 2010 | Reply
pls make sure that the competitors are not copying the theme and choreography of others coz its degrading and insulting already…