The DinagyangFestival is celebrated every fourth weekend of January tohonor the Christianization of the natives and to respect the Holy Child Jesus. On this day, streets of Iloilo Citywill once again come alive as the Ilonggos celebrate theannual festivity. It is a very colorful parade coupled with a dramatization in honor of the patron Saint Sto.Niño as the object of performs offerings and prayers amidst the cracking of drums and shouts of "VivaSeñor Santo Niño." The thundering of "HalaBira" by the tribe members makes the celebration a livelyone. It is also a very popular tagline used by Ilonggos to express their warm participation during the"Dinagyang" celebration. A tribute in honor ofSeñor Sto. Niño whom Ilonggos believe was very miraculous in times of famine and drought.