Paraw Regatta 2009 Photos
Iloilo Paraw Regatta 2009
The Iloilo Paraw (sailboat) Regatta, instituted in 1973 is a race among native outriggers in the strait between Guimaras Island and Iloilo City. Called “paraw” in the local dialect, these native outriggers faithfully copy in materials and design sailboats which carried to Panay, in 1212 A.D. the first settlers from Borneo who were in search for a peaceful home. the sailboats have survived the centuries and become a vital part of the Ilonggo seafaring life.
The first Iloilo Paraw Regatta was organized by the Iloilo Department of Tourism. The City of Iloilo, the municipalities of Oton, Jordan, Buenavista, Philippine Coast Guard, Negros Navigation, the late Atoniode Oteyza, Iloilo Boat Club, Panay Amateur Radio Club, the Iloilo Jaycees, Anhawan Beach resort and a host of others, readily welcomed the project and lent a helping hand. Since then, the Iloilo Paraw Regatta has grown both in size and renown. The race has become more exciting, colorful and inevitably a challenge to manage. This year, the Iloilo Paraw Regataa is among the main highlights of Island Philippines, a promotional program of the Department of Tourism. Read more
Dinagyang 2009 - Schedule of Activities
Highlights of the Festival
The religious highlight is the fluvial procession along Iloilo River. The cultural highlights are the Kasadyahan and the Ati-atihan parades and competitions.
The fluvial procession is on a Friday of the Dinagyang week. Devotees carrying assorted images of the Child Jesus ride in motorized bancas from the mouth of the river towards the pier area where the foot parade would start and then back to the church.
Dinagyang 2009 - Schedule of Activities
November 6, 2008 -(Thursday)
- 12:00 -1:30 P.M. LOCAL LAUNCH
December 7, 2008 -(Sunday)
- 3:00 p.m. NATIONAL LAUNCH
- 4;00 p.m. PHOTO EXHIBITS
December 7, 2008 -(Sunday)
- 3:00 p.m. Dinagyang Kapamilya Dance Showdown Official Launching
- 3:00 P.M. National Launch
December 9, 2008 -(Tuesday)
- 3:00 P.M. National Launch
December 10, 2008 -(Wednesday)
- 3:00 P.M. Global Peace Parade
December 12, 2008 -(Friday)
- 7:00p.m 2009 RMN Pop Fiesta Musika SM City Cinema 6 Read more