HIRINUGYAW-SUGUIDANONAY FESTIVAL
Last week of January
Municipality of Calinog
The annual festival with strong cultural ties is highlighted by a dance-drama competition of two parts. It opens with a Suguidanon, the art of telling stories through chant, a tradition still being practiced by the Sulodnons or the Panay Bukidnon tribe from the interior areas of Calinog and Lambunao. Every year, an assigned chapter from the epic poem, Hinilawod is interpreted through dance-drama.
The Hirinugyaw segment follows. Coined from a Hiligaynon word hugyaw or cheer, joy or triumph, the presentation is inspired by Iloilo Dinagyang festival highlighted by the people’s devotion to the Child Jesus. Dancers perform in rhythmic steps, vociferous shouts and wild cries of joy with the occasional clapping of hands in His honour.
For more information, please contact Chester Larroder – Municipal Tourism Officer at (033) 3471866 or email at chester_del@yahoo.com.
Read also: The Ultimate List of Festivals in Iloilo Province
Sources:
ILOILO PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT TOURISM OFFICE
2/F, Casa Real Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo City
Telefax No: (+63 33) 3384910
Email: ochat@iloilo.gov.ph or iloiloprovincialtourism@gmail.com
Blog: mybeautifulILOILO
Website: www.iloilo.gov.ph/tourism
DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM REGION VI
Capitol Grounds, Bonifacio Drive, lloilo City
Tel. Nos: (0063) (033) 3375411/5093550
Telefax: (0063) (033) 3350245
Email: deptour6@mozcom.com
Websites: http://www.westernvisayastourism.com.ph or http://www.visitmyphilippines.com
