#7 Gazini Christiana Jordi Ganados – Sinulog Festival of Cebu City won:
Best in Festival Costume, Best in Evening Gown and Dazzling Reyna award. ALIWAN held last April 23-25, 2015, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. Photo By Jude Bautista
(Updated July 13)
The Festival of Champions is back after a long hiatus. The Philippines has world famous festivals such as: SINULOG (of Cebu), DINAGYANG (Ilo ilo), PANAGBENGA (Baguio) and countless more. ALIWAN is the event that brings together the best of Philippine festivals from across the country in one place. The address of MBC Broadcasting, located beside Cultural Center of the Philippines, is where all the magic will happen.
Sinulog Festival of Cebu City represented by TRIBU LUMAD BASAKANON earned 2nd place, Best Musical Accompaniment and Best Costume at the Street Dance Competition. ALIWAN held last April 23-25, 2015, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. Photo By Jude Bautista
My photos here are from 2015, when Hotel Jen was a major sponsor. HOTEL JEN is located right across the CCP Complex. If you don’t see the crowds or the stage with activity, ask if they moved it inside at the Aliwan Theatre also in the MBC complex.
Surrounded by ALIWAN Beauties seated center left: MBC Pres. Ruperto Nicdao Jr. & Hotel Jen GM Edward Kollmer. REYNA NG ALIWAN 2015 candidates were presented to the press in Hotel Jen last April 23, 2015. Known previously as TRADERS HOTEL it is conveniently located across located on Roxas Blvd across Manila Broadcasting Corp. Bldg, Star City and CCP. Photo by Jude Bautista.
Street dance competition and a prestigious beauty pageant are two of the most anticipated portions. This year there will be a music night with bands called: BENTE NAMAN JAM, Pasakalye Concert July 13, 2023 – 7pm. The line-up includes: OLD FANTASY, IMAGO, GRACENOTE, HEY JUNE! and SUNKISSED LOLA.
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Throughout the 3 day event is a market that brings together the best products from around the country: Regional Bazaar from 8am-10pm, July 13-15.
One point of difference from previous years is that the Parade of floats (Grand Parade) and Streetdance competition, will all happen at the CCP Complex. This is because of the repairs along Roxas Boulevard.
#19 Cyril Vera represents the Mayaw Mayaw fest on top the Sto. Niño Fluvial Procession float of Pinabacdao, Samar that won the Grand prize in the Float competition. ALIWAN held last April 23-25, 2015, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. Photo By Jude Bautista
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ALIWAN 2023 Schedule of activities:
JULY 13
July 13-15 Regional Bazaar 8am-10pm
July 13 BENTE NAMAN JAM, Pasakalye Concert- 7pm
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JULY 14
July 14 Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant – 7pm
JULY 15
July 15 Grand Parade and Street Dance Competition – 5pm
July 15 Awarding Ceremonies – 9pm
REYNA NG ALIWAN 2015 winner #6 Stephanie Joy Abellanida – Halad Festival of Midsayap, Cotabato. ALIWAN held last April 23-25, 2015, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. Photo By Jude Bautista
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Included below is a transcription of ALIWAN, history, how it came to be, from INSIDE ALIWAN FIESTA video. From official ALIWAN Fiesta fb:
Foreign and local tourists have long been drawn to the festive and entertaining showcase of cultures across the Philippine archipelago. Time constraints and cost implications have discouraged even the most rabid fiesta goers from visiting each exciting festivity.
Manaragat Festival of Catbalogan City, Samar; represented by TRIBU KATBALAUGAN is the Street Dance Grand Prize winner. ALIWAN held last April 23-25, 2015, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. Photo By Jude Bautista
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In a brilliant stroke of public relations friendly neighbors MBC, CCP in cooperation with the Cities Of Manila and Pasay came together. They removed the hassle of traveling from island to island, just to savor the different Philippine festivals by bringing the best of the regions to a single venue. Thus making a grand cultural extravaganza.
#10 Angela Yagaya – Ilo ilo Paraw Regatta Festival. REYNA NG ALIWAN 2015 candidates were presented to the press in Hotel Jen last April 23, 2015. Known previously as TRADERS HOTEL it is conveniently located across located on Roxas Blvd across Manila Broadcasting Corp. Bldg, Star City and CCP. Photo by Jude Bautista
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Since its inception in 2003, ALIWAN Fiesta has gathered the country’s most talented artisans, street dancers and a bevy of beauties. Each of them represent the most festive traditions in different regions in a much anticipated annual event. Traversing the length of Roxas boulevard from Quirino Grand Stand to CCP complex.
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Sakuting Festival Float of Dolores, Abra earned 3rd place ALIWAN 2015 Float competition. ALIWAN held last April 23-25, 2015, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. Photo By Jude Bautista
It has been a sizzling spectacle that offers millions worth of prizes to competition winners in the float design and street dance competition.
Flea Market habituates get fantastic bargains on the most outstanding products sold by the different regions.
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And because Pinoy entertainment also spells music to the max. ALIWAN Fiesta has likewise become an opportunity for the current crop of music stars to be seen and heard.
#18 Ashanti Shane Ervas – Boling boling Festival of Catanauan Quezon; she is on the Lakbay Quezon Float. ALIWAN held last April 23-25, 2015, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. Photo By Jude Bautista
Of course no fiesta would be complete without the ubiquitous beauty pageant. Which is a significant part of Filipino culture. Indeed, the reign and Aliwan contest has already become a stepping stone for beauty as young women aspire to fame. Modeling opportunities and even a showbiz career.
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But it is definitely the dance showdown coupled with a full parade of the third and final day. The regional participants eagerly look forward to.
SO much so that in many towns, their awarding ceremonies resound with the audience chanting: ALIWAN!
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Come July 13 to 15, 2023 ALIWAN Fiesta will take to the streets of Manila and Pasay once more. Albeit on a smaller scale with the nightly festivities and the grand parade being contained within the CCP complex. Nevertheless, it is a highly awaited return and one that regional festivals all over the country have been gearing up for since the government started easing public restrictions.
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After all, in epic proportions, Aliwan fiesta is a microcosm of life. In these 7 thousand six hundred forty islands.
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Source:
INSIDE ALIWAN FIESTA video, From official ALIWAN Fiesta fb
Hosts Rico Panyero and DJ Shai
Johnny Ivan Quilling, Production Head Aliwan Fiesta 2023
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REYNA NG ALIWAN 2015 winner #6 Stephanie Joy Abellanida – Halad Festival of Midsayap, Cotabato. REYNA NG ALIWAN 2015 candidates were presented to the press in Hotel Jen last April 23, 2015. Known previously as TRADERS HOTEL it is conveniently located across located on Roxas Blvd across Manila Broadcasting Corp. Bldg, Star City and CCP. Photo by Jude Bautista.
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MJ Lastimosa was Reyna Ng Aliwan 2008 representing Kadayawan City of Davao before winning Binibining Pilipinas 2014. She was part of the prestigious panel of judges for Reyna ng Aliwan 2015. ALIWAN held last April 23-25, 2015, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. Photo By Jude Bautista
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Manaragat Fest had butiki (gecko) climb on walls. Manaragat Festival of Catbalogan City, Samar; represented by TRIBU KATBALAUGAN is the Street Dance Grand Prize winner. ALIWAN held last April 23-25, 2015, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. Photo By Jude Bautista
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Mayaw-Mayaw Festival of Pinabacdao, Samar earned 3rd Place in the Street Dance Competition. ALIWAN held last April 23-25, 2015, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. Photo By Jude Bautista
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