During the celebration, Iloilo also holds interesting trade shows, music concerts and culinary treats. It is a time when the main downtown streets are filled with food stalls of popular restaurants and are set up for the food festival as part of the special event during the celebration. Young and old alike enjoy the nightly dining and beer drinking.
photo by Jun Fuerte
Dinagyang has inspired other outstanding festivals in the country, creating a cultural weave that transforms Iloilo into a fiesta under the common denominator of the arts. Dinagyang has created an artistic platform that appeals to the different sectors of society, in an attempt to satisfy the needs of the most demanding supporters and all those wishing to enjoy artistic events of the highest quality.