Iloilo City has started the 100-day countdown to the 2027 Dinagyang Festival, which will mark its 59th year in January.
“Dinagyang is more than a festival—it is the story of who we are as Ilonggos. Sa patik-patik sang drums, colorful costumes, kag faithful devotion sang aton mga pumuluyo, makita naton ang kaanyag sang aton kultura kag pagtuo,” Mayor Raisa Treñas said in a Facebook post.
The 2025 Dinagyang Festival won Best Tourism Event: Cultural Festival at the 2026 Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) Pearl Awards. Iloilo City also received top honors in five categories.
The competing tribes will perform at the Iloilo Freedom Grandstand, Iloilo Provincial Capitol, Iznart Street, Quezon-Ledesma and Mabini-De Leon Street.
The lineup includes reigning champion Tribu Salognon of Jaro National High School, along with Tribu Bola-bola, Tribu Villahanon, Tribu Silak, Tribu Hugyaw, Tribu Paghidaet, Tribu Ilonganon, Tribu Pan-ay and Tribu Taga Baryo.
Other festival highlights include the Kasadyahan Festival, featuring 11 festivals from Iloilo province, the Drum and Lyre Competition, district-based Sadsad sa Calle Real and an expanded ILOmination.
Treñas also urged Ilonggos to welcome visitors warmly, celebrate responsibly and support local businesses.IMT
