2nd Runner-up: Meguyaya Festival | Aliwan Fiesta 2024 Street Dancing Competition
Iloilo’s Dinagyang Festival was crowned grand champion at the Aliwan Fiesta 2024 in Pasay City. .
Iloilo City’s Dinagyang Festival bested 14 other contenders from various regions to win the elusive back-to-back championship in the streetdance contest. This marks the Ilonggo festival’s eighth Aliwan victory since 2004, the most for any contingent. Dinagyang representatives Tribu Pan-ay took home nearly a total P2 million in cash prizes.
Here is the complete list of winners of Aliwan Fiesta 2024:
Cultural Streetdance Competition
Champion: Dinagyang Festival (Iloilo)
2nd place: Tultugan Festival (Iloilo)
3rd place: Meguyaya Festival (Upi, Maguindanao)
4th place: Niyogyugan Festival (Pagbilao, Quezon)
5th place: Sinulog Festival (Cebu City)
Runners up: Antipolo Maytime Festival (Antipolo City), Kaogma Festival (Baao, Camarines Sur), Panagbenga Festival (Baguio City), Halamanan Festival (Guiguinto, Bulacan), and Cagsawa Festival (Daraga, Albay)
Special Awards
Best in Costume: Dinagyang Festival (Iloilo)
Pride of Place Awardee: Panagbenga Festival (Baguio City)
Best in Musical Accompaniment: Tultugan
Champion: Dinagyang Festival (Iloilo)
1st Runner Up: Tultugan Festival (Iloilo)
2nd Runner Up: Meguyaya Festival (Upi, Maguindanao del Norte)