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Saturday, December 17, 2005
'Pamukaw' starts Dinagyang 2006
By Lory Ann B. Bilbao
EIGHTEEN tribes, which will be competing during the Dinagyang 2006 Grand Ati Category, danced the city streets of Iloilo City Friday during the "Pamukaw."
Despite the rain, Tribu Pag-asa, Pana-ad, Molave, Pari-anon, Atub-atub, Familia Sagrada, Bantu, Kalubihan, Dagyaw Ta, Angola, Aninipay, Hamili, Himala, Halimaw, Silak, Paghidaet, Baryohanon, and Bola-Bola displayed rhythmic dance steps alluring Ilonggos to watch Dinagyang 2006 more than how they did last year.
The tribes jumpstarted from the new Iloilo Provincial Capitol to Iznart and then to the Freedom Grandstand.
Contrary to popular belief, "Pamukaw" is different from the Opening Salvo.
Dinagyang is slated Jan. 28 to 29, 2006. Its theme is "Healing through devotion to Senor Sto. Nino."
Executive Director of the Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation, Inc. (Idfi), Ben Jimena revealed earlier that some P10 million has been budgeted for the festival.
Around P3.1 million of the said amount, he said will be allotted for the first 12 tribes' subsidy; P820,000 for cash prizes and trophies among others.
A total of P90,000 subsidy was already given to tribes.
During the launching of Dinagyang last month, Jimena said P200,000 will be provided to tribes who had participated in the festival for three years and a lesser amount for others.
Jimena added that P100,000 is at stake for the grand champion in both the Grand Ati Competition and Kasadyahan. This is 150 percent higher than last year's which was P40,000. The second price winner will get P60,000; third, P40,000; fourth, 20,000; and fifth, P10,000.
Minor awards such as Best in Costume (new award), Best Choreographer and Best Choreography among others will be given P10,000 each.
Idfi has firmed up a marketing plan that aims to bring Dinagyang to a higher level of public consciousness and sensibilities so as to strengthen its aim as the premiere festival of the country.
It aims to regain the crown in Aliwan and promote local enterprises through showcases of local products; improve quality performance and continually enhance its preparation and performance.
Next year's Dinagyang tagline is "The Only One" which goes with the aim of raising Dinagyang into a level worthy of being the premier festival of the country.
(December 17, 2005 issue)
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