Today is the "Opening Salvo" for the Iloilo City Dinagyang Festival. It is the biggest celebration in Iloilo City held each year in the 4th week of January. The Iloilo Dinagyang Festival is a showcase of the rich heritage, colorful history, passionate devotion, and fun-loving spirit of the Ilonggo people. The festival traces its roots as a thanksgiving celebration in honor of Senyor Santo Niño, the child Jesus. Today, it has grown to be one of the Philippines’ most spectacular religious and cultural festivals. Be sure to watch all of the videos as I integrate with the local people here.
