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798th Kalibo Ati-atihan Festival, Philippines

Scenes from the 798th Kalibo Ati-atihan Festival (Jan. 15-17,2010).

The oldest Philippine festival where instead of choreographed dances like in other Philippine festivals, it is a mighty free for all dancing- it's Mardi Gras, Halloween, Christian and pagan celebration mashed all together to create this wild Philippine festival. At 798 years, Kalibo's version is the original and the oldest Ati-atihan festival which traces its roots back to the year 1212 AD.

Hala Bira! Pwera Pasma! Viva kay Señor Sto. Niño! Viva!

Expat Magazine

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My article on Expat Magazine - Re: Aliwan Fiesta 2009. :)

Aliwan 2009 - Philippine Festivals

A mashup of some of the participants of the Aliwan Fiesta 2009 - a collection of Philippine Festivals from all the regions of the country- a proud testament to the multicultural heritage of the Philippines as well as proof that Filipinos do know how to throw the best party in the whole of Asia!

Aliwan Fiesta - Philippine Festivals 2009

A mashup of some of the participants of the Aliwan Fiesta 2009 - a collection of Philippine Festivals from all the regions of the country- a proud testament to the multicultural heritage of the Philippines as well as proof that Filipinos do know how to throw the best party in the whole of Asia!

Manila's Aliwan Festival 2009 - Festivals of the Philippines

Start:	Apr 24, '09 08:00a
End:	Apr 25, '09
Location:	Aliwan Theatre, Pasay City to Quirino Grandstand, Manila

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 lined 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.

1. Lakbayaw of Tondo, Manila
2. Pakalog Festival of Santolan, Pasig
3. Panagbenga Festival, Baguio City
4. Pamulenawen - Laoag City
5. Ibon Ebon of Candaba, Pampanga
6. Disposorio Festival of Hagonoy, Bulacan
7. Luyang Dilaw of Marilao Bulacan
8. Boling boling Festival - Catanuan, Quezon
9. Fiesta de Toros of Nasugbu, Batangas
10. Lapay Bantigue Festival of Masbate city
11. Pulang Angui of Polangue Albay
12. Sinulog Festival of Cebu City
13. Dinagyang Festival of Iloilo City
14. Kasag Festival of Banate, Iloilo
15. Karatong Festival of Dulag, Leyte
16. Buyugan Festival of Abuyog Leyte
17. Kadayawan Festival - Davao city
18. Tuna Festival of General Santos City
19. Halad Festival of Midsayap, Cotabato
20. Kalilangan Festival of General Santos City
21. Buklod Festival - Parang, Shariff Kabunsuan
22. Kalilintad Festival of Mamasapano
23. 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.)

14th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2009

(More Photos to Come)

Meanwhile please check the video I made for this event:

http://xxxriainxxx.multiply.com/video/item/132/14th_Philippine_International_Hot_Air_Balloon_Fiesta_2009

14th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2009

Awesome ride in the Portland Rose. :)