DINAGYANG 2019 Philippines, Foreigners First Time! 

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How insane were those performances!?!?!

Steve was correct in his observation, Dinagyang is more centered on tribal performance whilst Sinulog is centered on the dancing queen. This is actually a historical symbolism. As you may know, Magellan came to Cebu converted the locals to Chirstianity & offered the image of the Sto. Nino to Rajah Humabon & his wife, who was later rechristened as Queen Juana. She was so taken with the image of the Sto. Nino that she danced with the image with so much passion, hence the reason why Sinulog performances as you saw almost always has a dancing queen holding the image of Sto. Nino. On a similar note, Magellan came to Cebu in 1521, so that means in 2 years time, 2021 will be the 500th anniversary since the arrival of Sto. Nino. Needless to say, it will be really special.

Oh wow, I'm so impressed right now of Dinagyang. Definitely in my bucket list now.

I'm from Manila, but I'm so sooo impressed with the Dinagyang Festival !! Gotta watch this in person later on !!

I don't know why i just cried...i've probably miss --the city of love- ILOILO. People from this place is known to be the most soft-spoken and sweetest in the country. BTW, your vids are always SICK...incredibly awesome and lit. keep it up...

Im from Cebu and its unbelievable how different it is from Sinulog. Theyre equally great but this one just made me want to visit and see it for myself. Thanks for showing this!

Thanks for visiting our City.. IL❤IL❤ what makes dinagyang different is in the choreography and unique beats of the drums.

My first Dinagyang was more than a decade ago. My first sinulog was 20 years ago. Although both the Sinulog and Dinagyang celebrate the Sto. Nino (Infant Jesus), each has its own unique vibe that is difficult to explain - and yes, both festival are mind blowing. Glad that you four enjoyed both festivals.

Hi guys,FYI. The bola bola tribe (which Lucy mentioned as an 8 time champion)...They were champion for 8 years, the years they championed and the costume they wore were on that "blocking board" (if i may call it that way). They hold the most championship in Dinagyang history. These were students before,now they are working professionals and businessmens. They're not there to compete but to take part on this year's dinagyang. Glad you enjoyed your dinagyang experience. 👍

All I can say is Wow! their performances are very entertaining. There is so muc passion in their dancing. And their costumes are so colorful and beautiful. Thank you George and Lucy for sharing this to us. Although they were just portions of the performances, I was entertained. Enjoy the rest of your adventures with Mike and Nelly.

I'm impressed. The costumes were so ornate and colorful. The choreography, incredible. Mind blown. I gotta see it for myself one day.

Nice!! So proud also of my Niece wearing the crown as Ms Dinagyang 2019!! 😀

Their facial expressions and sounds of the drums made me goosebumps. 😮

Thanks George and Lucy for showing us Dinagyang. Honestly I didn’t pay much attention to Dinagyang before because I felt it’s just like Sinulog! Now i appreciate it and amazed how how totally different it is and I hope to witness it personally in the future. And it’s good that they stage it a week after Sinulog, unlike the Ati-Atihan in Aklan which is the same schedule with Sinulog!

Wow i miss home. thanks for the vlog. Dinagyang Festivals always win as the best festival in the Philippines. You already witnessed the enrgy and performances. The schools prepared the students since June for this festival. They practiced until midnight. Thanks for loving Iloilo and Dinagyang. More power! ☺

Thank you so much fir posting the performances. As a Filipino living abroad I feel so proud of my kababayans. Amazing dances and music! 👍

Wow! You guys are really enjoying Filipino festivities...Sinulog and now Dinagyang...i hope you can join Ati-atihan, Maskara and Penagbenga Festival too...Filipinos are really into fiestas as inherited during the Spanish era in the 1500s...Enjoy more and always be safe...

Sinulog is more of honoring the Christianity brought upon the island, where as Dinagyang depicts the story of tribal groups being converted into Christians. Also people are more touchy in Sinulog 🤗, Dinagyang is a showcase of ASSets 😱 and as much as I hate comparing them I’ve always enjoyed Dinagyang more just because I grew up watching it and seen how the dances evolved to what they have became now. Kudos to the indigenous tribe of Miro!

This was great guys. Awesome festival! Cool performances. Such pride and energy they had. Filipinos are proud people about their cultures. Thank you for sharing.

Greetings from NYC. Insane footage, very talented people. What a great day!

Beautiful showcase of ilo-ilo dinagyang festival never been experience it ever since but it's really amazing seeing this traditional Filipino ethnic tradition.tnx for sharing guys love from SG

Wow very nice.... Creative and colorful costumes..... Dinagyang!!!! You guys are really amazing and awesome...... 😍😍😍😍😍😘😘😘😘

Im crying watching your vlog... Dinagyang always do this to me... Im sooo proud of dinagyang. Its the spirit of dinagyang that makes you cry. You can feel the pride, passion and spirit of every dinagyang warrior...

Guys dinagyang is not only one day celebration and competition, it's a 3 days tribes competition, Friday tambor trumpa Saturday kasadyahan festival a regional competition it showcase festivals in other cities and places in the region then Sunday dinagyang festival tribe contest,and majority of us ilonggo don't watch it live during the dinagyang tribes competition, it's hard to watch it in 5 judging areas police officers sometimes are strict and limitted area ,except if we buy tickets , it's more comfortable if we watch it on TV , then in the afternoon upto midnight we go to the streets and make sadsad or merrymaking some are dancing especially where the sound system is..many are enjoying eating inasal at food festivals, dringking liquor etc.its between 2pm upto 12 midnight...last year base on crowd estimates by oder govt agencies,media etc people making sadsad or merrymaking 3 days Friday Saturday and Sunday afternoon 2pm-12 midnight it's more than 2 million people sorry for my English haha

Wow, thanks for sharing the DInagyang Festival, first time to see it, am from Northern Luzon. Enjoy the Philippines!

In dinagyang we spend months practicing our dances for 8 min performance..and there is a 5 judging area that we need to perform.. consider the heat of the sun..it's really tiring but satisfying at the same time..thanks for vlogging Iloilo city. Hope to see you again here

I've been watching your vlogs since the day you arrive in the Philippines. I've lived my whole life in the Philippines- now living in the US and never been to any festival outside Manila. I was literally crying watching this vlog cause of the tribal dances- so incredible! Thanks for making this video!

Thank you so much for taking video of dinagyang! I have no idea that’s how much energy that would be . So beautiful choreography. Overwhelming!!Another bucket list for me next year 👍👍👍👍🤩

I JUST LOVE WATCHING YOU GUYS. FILIPINOS TRULY LOVE YOU ALL. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT AND LOVING THE CULTURES THAT ILOILO PEOPLE HAVE BEEN PROUD OF.

I love how you guys acknowledged the effort and time they have invested in this. It is just very humbling to witness the fruits of their labor.

The videography is superb! One observation is that everyone just smiles and says hi to the camera. How hospitable Ilonggos are. We hope to see you again in Dinagyang Festival next year! 💖 Viva!

Such a beautiful thread showcasing our incredible islands, culture, the loving and talented people of my Philippines. Thank you.

I used to play World of Tanks everyday. But when I accidentally saw ur VLOG, WOW now I'm addicted following u guys (Juicy, Making it Happen, and Finn)!!! FILIPINOS love u guys! MABUHAY!!!!

Always get excited to watch new vlog 😀

I usually skipped during b-rolls, but this one... EVERY SECOND COUNTS! Like I should really go to Dinagyang next year. I'm an introvert person so I'm not into festivals but for the sake of art, this one shouldn't miss. You guys did a great job covering this event. Kudos to the organizers who let you document the festival for a different outlet. Cheers!

Saw you from afar yesterday. You and your friends look in awe and was very overwhelmed. I was so happy to see foreigners enjoying our culture. I was actually teary-eyed to saw you guys taking videos with full smile yesterday. :D I thought you were just spectators just until I saw your vlog here. I said, "Ohhh..These people were those who were sitting in front yesterday!" Yay!

If you were completely amazed by the Dinagyang Festival, you should have seen the Ati-Atihan Festival of Kalibo Aklan where it was originated....

Hala Bira Iloilo! 💓 Glad to see your video enjoying Dinagyang. ❤

You guys should be commended by our Dept. Of Tourism (DOT) for effectively promoting Philippine tourism! You atleast be given a plaque of appreciation! We laud you for spreading awareness on how beautiful and rich our culture is! You are more like Filipinos in heart now. Thank you and more power to you! Mabuhay!!!

I’m Filipino and never been to such amazing show. Jaw drop the whole time and kept having goosebumps too. Amazing! Thanks for sharing the video for us that can’t be there live. Fantastic job Iloilo!

Wow, Very good editing :-) made it so enjoyable absolutely loved it you guys Rocked this video

Kudos guys for immersing yourselves in our local fiestas. It is truly the best way to enjoy the Philippines. 😊

They were all so crazy good that I was crying and trying to hold back my tears all throughout the video 😭😭😭 soooooo proud of them

This has been my awaited vlogs from you guys! I've been following you for quite sometime now, from the first time you visited the Philippines (Manila), and finally, you are in my birth place!!! You've got to enjoy the places and the events that I missed the most, I can't explain how I feel. You guys enjoy!♥️

Glad you enjoyed Iloilo! All the best Lucy and George!

Hello Lucy & company, watching you guys here in the USA. I enjoyed watching the parade I feel liked I was there too, It’s so insane, the dancers are so energetic. Have fun and enjoy your tour.

Wowwww THANK you so much for appreciating OUR BELOVED COUNTRY KEEP IT UP TAKE CARE ALWAYS GUYS GOD BLESS 🇰🇼

Thanks for Sharing this. George and Lucy. ----- your derserve all the love of Filipinos! Youre embrassing our culture with an open heart.

This is awesome 👌🇵🇭 you've been into two famous festival in Philippines job well done George and lucy keep it up👊🏼

Wow.. You guys obviously did enjoy the festival. More fun in the Philippines indeed.😀

Great video! I wish I could hit the like button a couple of times more! Dinagyang is such a colorful and vibrant festival. Everyone is in high spirits! Hope you guys enjoyed your Dinagyang experience. Missing Iloilo so much. Thank you for sharing your videos! ❤

Both festivals are great on its own. I loved the experience I had with Sinulog coz it was extremely fun and felt like I'm taking part in the festivities. With Dinagyang, I felt like I was just an audience and just watched parts of the performance in TV but I haven't really watched Dinagyang proper. I only loved it coz of the vibe it gives to the whole city, the merry making, fireworks displays, beats of drums and music everywhere, and meeting up with friends but I haven't seen live performances. Until this. WOW! I'm in awe! The music, colors, choreography, and energy. Made me feel like I was there in the front seat watching too. I felt goosebumps. I still feel like a spectator but of something sooo spectacular. I love Dinagyang, but I love it more after watching your vlog. Thank you!!!😍 I'm glad you enjoyed! 💕

The best view of those all performances are in front of Iloilo river :) Have a happy safe trip always

I enjoyed your video the tribes are so amazing and its nice for photography and I can see that you enjoyed it 😁

I love Dinagyang..Thank you for vlogging Dinagyang..When I was a kid me and my grandma travel from antique to Iloilo just to watch Dinagyang..It’s amazing event..All the Tribes is amazing..Great performance,Creativity and Choreo..Thank you for enjoying the event..

Thank you guys for covering Dinagyang and Sinulog. You can be one of our ambassador. Cheers to more Festival coverage. Truly #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines

thankyou the juicy vlog for Visiting and attending our festival so much LOVE from ILOILO!! VIVA SEÑOR SANTO NIÑO!!!

Wonderful! I hope you get to see Panagbenga (Flower Festival) in Baguio City this february too! Amazing street dance parade and Floral float parade. 👌🏼 #festivalhopping you guys! 😀

I'm from Iloilo, the drums and the dancing and the high energy has always been a part of my life. Every year I wait for it, but before that I travel all the way to kalibo to enjoy ati-atihan, get blind drunk and dance with the drummers in the street, wold stuff. Then I come home and celebrate Dinagyang, after being literally "woken up" by the drums. Get close enough and you could "feel" the loud vibrations in your chest, it hypes everyone up. One big bbq party for the whole city with mad competitions everywhere, mad drums and mad warriors too. Its great stuff. By order of greatness DINAGYANG > ATI-ATIHAN> SINULOG meh

Thank you for coming, and witness the Dinagyang Festival....Good luck for more videos featuring the Filipino cultures, traditions, beaches, foods, places and the beauty of the people here in the Philippines.

nice,thanks for uploading George and lucy...take care guys!

This video made me feel like I was in the moment. Thanks!! ❤️

“SPECTACULAR!!!”❤️❤️❤️... the Fab Four of Vlogging together George & Lucy n Mike & Nelly🥰🥰🥰

Nice one. Its more fun in the Philippines hope you enjoy every moment. thanks George and Lucy Jane. Godbless u more.

Definitely, the best parade in the whole world!!!!! Iloilo, you are the pride of the Philippines!!!

Viva dinagyang ! Salamat sa inyo pag kadto sa amon ciudad 💞 much love ill city

Wow, I was feeling emotional watching the dances. They were absolutely beautiful!

Been waiting for this! Thank you The Juicy Blog! 😘 I'm so proud watching it! Imagine how heavy are those props and to think they're wearing it while dancing , whoah 🤪....kudos to those behind such a perfect performances 😍

wow! i didn't know that dinagyang evolved so much over the years! i havent seen it in over 20 yrs! still proud of my schools tribe(bola bola). thanks for your vlog. :)

19:40 Lucy: "..watching the performance, i got tears in my eyes, not like from sadness.." George: "from the smoke, from the barbecues.." haha : D it made my day!!!

Im so glad you made it to my hometown .. i was there last year .. every tribe is bringing the past history ILOILO’s native or Panay island are Aetas and there are still some villages outside the city where they live , no blogger has featured the indigenous people of the Philippines like the natives in Mt. Pinatubo . Enjoy your experience and I keep following you guys while I’m here in Cold England 🤗😍

Wow! I was waiting for this vlog! Good job Lucy and George. See u on Feb 2nd❤️😘

I sorta made it! I love how you take the time to really immerse yourselves in our culture! I hope you get to enjoy the rest of your stay here!

The costume and the scenery is stunning and the dance the choreography is amazing that was worth it... I love it😍

Each festival has their own style, and has their own story that's why it feels so different. Love the vid!

Thank you, guys, for celebrating with us our Dinagyang festivities! Hope to see you again next year! Viva Señor Sto. Niño! Mabuhay kayo!

Hi! it was nice seeing you guys enjoy dinagyang. Next year if you have the opportunity to come back to the Philippines please do visit Kalibo, Aklan and celebrate the “Ati-atihan Festival” known to be the Mother of all Festivals in the country. It’s held the same time with the Sinulog of Cebu. Enjoy your stay in the Philippines👍😁

Lots of those performances are better than American Got Talent performances !! forreal !!

Thanks for featuring Dinagyang Festival @TheJuicyVlog 😍👏👌

You have to see also the “musicians” behind those performances. Those drummers etc, etc, they’re so graceful too behind the scene and its just so amazing how they’re hitting those drums so fast! Literally fast! Its really fun watching them.😊

So proud to be ilonggo from Iloilo 😁😁😁..anyways FYI, every dance tells a story,....a history of iloilo before the Spaniards came to conquer and civilized the people of Iloilo....the original race of Filipino looks exactly like that, they were called aetas,....but as time progresses the civilization changed, education and religion was introduced,and people as well changed, due to interracial marriages

My culture! My ethnicity! That’s how they portray it! So much with artistry and history from the land of ‘malalambing’ people in the Philippines! 😍

Incredible video, you've captured the color and storytelling in the dance performances, not just as a whole group but on the individual level as well.

Amazing performances! Colorful costumes, thanks for sharing.

Hope you experience Ati-atihan in Kalibo Aklan the next time. Aside from it's the Mother of all festivals, it's the most interactive compared to Sinulog and Dinagyang. All you have to do there is dance in the street in the beat of the drums and lyres, you can also have beer while dancing! I've experienced Sinulog and Dinagyang as well and compared to them, I am sure you'll have more fun in Ati-atihan!

Omg I'm teary eyed. I Am So Glad they Feature these Original Aeta Tribes from Nagpana, Barotac Viejo. The Festival is for them...they were the True Black Ancestors that Originally owned that Island. The rest of those participants are merely fake painted. Please don't forget to visit their tribe in Nagpana and some other areas, missionaries put them in one town and took care of them. Some live and beg in the streets. They own that Island but they're the most unheared people of the Philippines.

Wow thank you for this AWESOME video! Ilonggos are a gentle, happy people. You get the authentic tribal performances of Dinagyang (originally known as Ati-Atihan, the former historical name) and people there ASK if they can paint your face. They don’t come at you like Sinulog. That was crazy. Magellan was killed by Lapu Lapu in Cebu. That tells you a little something about the city and its culture. Don’t leave Iloilo without having authentic bibinka from Oton (rice patties with coconut flakes and coconut sugar. Have fun! Your videos brought back memories of my childhood. Made me tear up. That white Rotary Club building on the corner with the colorful panels used to belong to my family for 60+ years (formerly Campos Grocery and Bank of the Philippine Islands). Enjoy Iloilo! It’s such a beautiful city with the best, most kind people. A true gem of the Philippines!

I miss my hometown and Dinagyang. Glad you featured this on your vlog. Love the editing.

Nice vlog! Keep up the good work guys.

Don't Forget to try Biscocho Haus Delicacies

Enjoyed watching your videos. Keep up the good work! Thanks for featuring dinagyang! ☺️

The longest vlog I've ever seen.thanks for coming to my hometown. I wish I had a chance to get bump with u guys. Your vlog made me more proud of my hometown. Thank you very much for visiting, I hope u can come and watch the next Dinagyang. More power and God bless! 😊❤🙏

I wish it’s February that you guys scheduled your road trip to Baguio. I imagine you’ll be doing some great vlogs on the Panagbenga aka Baguio Flower Festival.

I laughed when Lucy was telling that they are still far away from the place where taxis are allowed, but ironically there's a taxi roaming around the background.

Hala Bira! Hala Bira! Hala Bira! (with strong loud energetic drum beats) I loved this video... Not too short, not too long... Welcome to the Philippines!

T'was nice to meet you! Hope you enjoyed Dinagyang Festival. See you again sooooon! 😊

Hala bira Lucia and gregorio! Happy dinagyang. ❤️😘

Who else is waiting for George's 100k Balut challenge? hahaha to be fair, he should also try something like Isaw since he needed 50k more subs than Lucy

That props, costumes, choreography, live band. Everything soo good.