Only six tribes to vie in Kasadyahan contest
Six groups will compete in Dinagyang festival's Kasadyahan contest after two tribes have backed out. The two tribes that withdrew their participation from the contest were from Tigbauan, Iloilo and from the St. Clement's group.
Dr. Eden Deriada, chair of the Kasadyahan contest, said the six remaining competing tribes are Tribu Tinuom of Cabatuan, Tribu Baylohay of San Joaquin, Tribu Sadsad of Leganes, Tribu Maragtas of West Visayas State University, Tribu Mandurriaonon and Tribu Kasag of the municipality of Banate.
Deriada said certain unavoidable circumstances led to the withdrawal of the two groups. She, however, did not elaborate.
Deriada said competing tribes in the Kasadyahan contest will only use recorded music during their performance. They were discouraged to use drums as their background. Risers and heavy props are also discouraged. Violation of such rules will subject the tribes to a deduction on their earned points.
Deriada added that during the street dance competition, the contestants would dance to the tune of the "Hala Bira Iloilo" music. On the dance showdown, the competing tribes can have their own choice of music.
The mood for Kasadyahan contest will be festive and colorful in spite of the reduced number of participants. The group will still perform through a carousel type of parade though there are only a few of them, said Deriada.