Dinagyang 2020 Pamukaw will feature tribes based in Iloilo City barangays.
Nine barangay-based tribes are set to take part in the event on Saturday, December 14.
Pamukaw (to awaken), which signals the beginning of the Dinagyang season, will run from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
A short program will be held at the City Hall grounds.
The tribes will perform in the following areas simultaneously:
Arevalo Plaza – Tribu Molave
Mandurriao Plaza – Familia Sagrada
Molo Plaza – Tribu Parianon
Jaro Plaza – Tribu Kanyao
Lapaz Plaza – Tribu Aninipay
Plaza Libertad – Tribu Hamili and Sagasa
Sunburst Park – Tribu Panaad
SM City – Tribu Angola
“As we bring back Pamukaw, one of our traditions that have contributed a lot in setting the mood of every Ilonggo towards the most-awaited Iloilo Dinagyang 2020, let us all be prepared and excited,” said City Mayor Jerry Treñas.
The nine tribes will also participate in “Dagyang sa Calle Real” on Jan.25, 2020.
“Dagyang sa Calle Real” is one of the new activities of the world-famous festival.
Here is the list of Dinagyang 2020 activities:
Iloilo Dinagyang Arts Festival
January 18-25, 2020
Ilonggo Food Festival
January 23-26, 2020
Miss Iloilo 2020
January 23, 2020
Tambor Trumpa Martsa Musika
January 24, 2020
Fluvial & Solemn Foot Procession
January 24, 2020
Floats Parade of Lights
January 24, 2020
Fireworks Display
January 24, 2020
Dagyang sa Calle Real
January 25, 2020
Festive Parade (Sponsors Mardi Gras)
January 25, 2020
Religious Sadsad
January 25, 2020
Dinagyang 360°
January 26, 2020
Themed “Perfect Vision: Celebrating the Ilonggo Spirit in Honor of Senior Santo Niño”, the 52nd edition of Dinagyang is expected to be “more experiential.”
Dinagyang is one of the biggest festivals in the country. Every year, the event draws more than a million spectators.IMT
