Get to do a jig or two as you join the energetic dancers for the Philippines holiday of a lifetime. The dancers perform moves characteristic to their region’s culture and local festivals, during a 2.5-kilometer-long parade from Quirino Grandstand to Aliw Theater grounds. The Cultural Street Dance contest is probably the most popular category and is characterized by pomp and color. These include the Float Parade, the Beauty Pageant as well as the Cultural Street Dance contest. While at the fiesta, look out for the three categories that it is divided into.
It is no surprise, therefore, that the fiesta lives up to its name. In fact, the name ‘Aliwan’ translates to entertainment in the local dialect. And considering just how much the popularity of the Fiesta is increasing each year, it’s safe to say that it’s doing a great job at that. The aim of the Aliwan Festival is to promote the different cultures of the country, not just to its own people, but to tell the story to the rest of the world. Started in 2003, the Fiesta has grown to be a household name and a must-attend for those who love all things cultural. It gathers people from all different regions of the country, and it is sort of like a combination of all of the regions’ respective festivals if that makes sense. The fiesta not only brings together large numbers of tourists, but it is also an adventure of sorts if the competitions and prize money are anything to go by. Suffice to say, the fiesta is referred to as the ‘Mother of all festivals’, and for good reason.
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