Dubbed as the "Mother of all Philippine Fiestas", Aliwan Festival is an annual event recognized to be the gatherings of different festivals in the Philippines that unites religion, culture, and tradition. The participants in this big festivity aim to promote their respective regions by presenting colorful traditional dances through the street dance and float parade competition. Aliwan is a Tagalog word for "entertainment" or "amusement" which is the main goal of the celebration.
Organized by Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC) together with Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the cities of Manila and Pasay, Aliwan Festival will once again gather all the best festivals across the country this coming April 11-13, 2013.
The celebration will be held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines to unveil the talents of Filipinos through the street dance competition promoting the vibrant culture and heritage of the Philippines.
The celebration will be held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines to unveil the talents of Filipinos through the street dance competition promoting the vibrant culture and heritage of the Philippines.
DATEApril 11 April 12 April 13 - 3:00pm April 13 April 13 | EVENTSPasaKalye: Inter School Dance Competition Reyna ng Aliwan Pageant Night Streetdance and Float Parade Competition Reyna ng Aliwan Coronation Awarding Ceremony for the Aliwan 2013 Festival Winners | VENUE Aliw Theater CCP Complex Aliw Theater CCP Complex Quirino Grand Stand to Aliw Theater CCP Complex Aliw Theater CCP Complex Aliw Theater CCP Complex |
Aliwan Fiesta 2012 Winners
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- Champion - Dinagyang Festival of Iloilo city
- 2nd Place - Buyogan Festival of Abuyog Leyte
- 3rd Place - Lingganay Festival of Alang-alang Leyte
- 4th Place - T’nalak Festival of South Cotabato
- 5th Place - Lembuhong Festival of Surallah, South Cotabato
