DINAGYANG ‘19 SEASON IS ON: Subsidy for tribes up to P1.2 million
- TBN News
- Oct 9, 2018
- 2 min read
THE Iloilo Dinagyang Festival 2019 season is officially open.
This, as the Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation Inc., the City government, and the San Jose de Placer church signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on Oct 8, 2018, which also marks the ceremonial launching of the festival that will crescendo on Jan 25-27, 2019.
Leading the signing rite are IDFI president Ramon Cua Locsin, Mayor Jose Espinosa III, and Fr. Raymundo Alcayaga.
Department of Tourism (DOT)-6 Regional Director Helen Catalbas; IDFI Vice president Marissa Segovia; city councilors Candice Tupas, Ed Peñaredondo, and Mandrei Malabor; city tourism officer Junel Divinagracia; and members of IDFI witnessed the signing.
Next year’s festival is themed “Connecting Communities Thru Culture and Faith.”
Locsin said they will focus on nurturing Ilonggo artistry and cultural expression for a meaningful celebration.
“We look forward to another successful event that will permanently remind tourists and guests of the dynamism of Iloilo and the hospitality of Ilonggos,” Locsin said.
Segovia said the foundation wants to leave a legacy and see an evolution in the festival, which is now on its 51st year.
The IDFI hired consultants from the private sector and the academe to improve the creative and cultural aspects of Dinagyang.
“We covered not only the choreography and music but also the costumes and the visual production. We want to evolve the festival for 2019,” Segovia said.
SUBSIDY
Meanwhile, Mayor Espinosa announced that the subsidies to the Ati-ati tribes next year will be increased to P1.2 million each (or a P200,000 increase from 2018).
“We want to maintain the quality of performance of the tribes,” Espinosa said.
The mayor also reported that the City Council has approved the P18-million financial assistance of the city government to the Dinagyang celebration
Locsin said they are eyeing 10 to 11 contesting tribes in the Ati Tribe Competition.
The prizes, however, might remain the same.
“If we put the increase in prizes, only the winners can avail of the higher amount. So it is better that we focus on the subsidy,” he said.
Tribes Committee chairman Robert Alor reported that as of the latest, eight tribe managers from different schools have signified their commitment to join the competition.
They are from Iloilo City National High School, Ramon Avanceña National High School, Jaro National High School, Mandurriao National High School, Fort San Pedro National High School, Lapaz National High School, Bo. Obrero National High School, and Jalandoni National High School.
SOURCE: The Daily Guardian
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