One of the most awaited competition in the heart of Manila is the Manila’s Aliwan Fiesta. Manila’s Aliwan Fiesta is an annual competition of various street performers that dances during their town festivals. Competitors came from different provinces of the Philippines. From Luzon, Visayas and as far as Mindanao.
Aliwan Fiesta Festival will be on April 12-14, 2012! So mark these dates! Manila’s Aliwan Fiesta is organized by CCP (Cultural Center of The Philippines), MBC (Manila Broadcasting Company) and the cities of Manila and Pasay.
Aliwan Fiesta is divided into three categories: Cultural Street Dance Competition (the main event), Float Parade, and Reyna ng Aliwan (Queen of Aliwan) beauty pageant. The Pre Pageant of the Festival Queens will be on April 13 and the Parade will be on April 14
You can check my photos of last years Aliwan Fiesta Festival at these links! Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 & Part 4
If you are fond of taking pictures, attending or fond of watching street dance performance, this is a great event for you. Better watch out for the next Manila’s Aliwan Fiesta on April 12-14 2012.
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