Ilonggos urged to pray for Dinagyang contingents to Aliwan Fiesta
In this political season where people differ in views, preferences and opinions, Mayor Jerry Treñas is asking all Ilonggos to unite and pray for the success of Tribu Ilonganon and Tribu Kahilwayan as they compete in this year's Aliwan fiesta in Manila.
Treñas said Ilonggos should pray for the success of the two tribes as they compete with 21 other festivals in the country this coming Saturday, April 28. Tribu Ilonganon and Tribu Kahilwayan are Iloilo's official representatives in the Aliwan fiesta being the winners in the 2007 Dinagyang festival. The two tribes will compete in the cultural dance competition.
The city government could not extend financial assistance to the two tribes because of the banning in relation to the election period. As such, the chief executive is merely asking all Ilonggos pray for the success of Iloilo's contingents.
Treñas said, should the two tribes turn out champions, it would still be Iloilo's pride.
The two tribes does not only aspire for the cash prize but for the honor that they will bring to the Ilonggo people. Participants also prepared themselves for the competition by having a constant practice.
The 1st prize winner for cultural dance competition will receive a cash prize of P1,000,000. and P500,000 for the second prize. The 3rd prize winner will receive a cash prize of P250,000. The 4th to 10th prize winners will receive P50,000 each.
Last year, the Sinulog festival of Cebu emerged as winners. This paved way for the choreographers of the two competing tribes to come up with a better presentation. Spectators of the Aliwan fiesta are waiting for a lively and better performance from the Dinagyang contingents.