American Contemporary Ballet Company to Visit Iloilo Today!

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Posted on 10th May 2012 by MaryJaneC in Culture |Events

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U.S. Embassy Manila and the Cultural Center of the Philippines are proud to announce the visit of an American contemporary ballet company, Trey McIntyre Project, to the Philippines. The group will work collaboratively with the Ramon Obusan Folkloric Dance Group and conduct master classes in ballet, modern dance and technical direction in Manila and Iloilo City during a ten-day visit to the Philippines.

Trey McIntyre is one of the most sought-after choreographers working today. He has created a body of more than 90 works for companies such as American Ballet Theatre, Stuttgart Ballet, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, New York City Ballet and Ballet Santiago (Chile). He formed his acclaimed Trey McIntyre Project in 2008, based in Boise, Idaho and has since focused on creating works that explore the human experience in transformative and captivating ways.

Trey McIntyre Project’s visit to the Philippines includes two showcase performances:

  • May 10, at 5:30 p.m., Central Philippine University, Rose Memorial Auditorium, Iloilo.
  • May 12, at 6:00 p.m., Market! Market! Mall Activity Center, Taguig City.

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Iloilo Dinagyang Photo Contest 2012 Entry Form & Contest Mechanics

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Posted on 23rd January 2012 by MaryJaneC in Contest |Culture |Events |Iloilo |Photography

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Iloilo Dinagyang Photo Contest 2012 Entry Form & Contest Mechanics

I am sure you guys enjoyed Dinagyang Festival 2012 as much as we did! And were you able to take photos? Are they exceptional and unique? If you think they are then you should join this year’s Iloilo Dinagyang Photo Contest 2012! Below are the contest mechanics and the entry form. Good luck!

  • PHOTO ELIGIBILITY -This contest is open to all professional & amateur photographers and hobbyists.
  • CATEGORIES – There are two categories for the Dinagyang Photo Contest 2012:
  1. I. ATI / KASADYAHAN CONTEST CATEGORY

The subject can either be an Ati or Kasadyahan participant (individual or group) taken strictly during their official performances on Jan 21 & 22, 2012. Deliberately staged or posed shots are not allowed.

  1. II. STREET CATEGORY

These are photos taken in the streets of Iloilo depicting the Dinagyang festivities from Jan 16 to 22, 2012. Subject may be an Ati or Kasadyahan participant (solo or group shot), or of any Dinagyang activity such as the Fluvial Procession or the arrival of the Sto. Nino image from Cebu, among others.

  • CRITERIA FOR JUDGING (both categories)

Visual Impact: 30%; Technical (exposure & focus): 30%; Artistic (creativity & composition): 40%.  Total: 100%.

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Schedule of Activities for Dinagyang Festival 2012

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Posted on 5th January 2012 by MaryJaneC in Culture |Dinagyang |Events |Iloilo

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Tribu Bola-Bola

Dinagyang Festival 2012 fever is here once again and Ilonggos, Pinoys and foreign visitors are all excited to witness not only the Dinagyang Ati Tribes competition but also to experience lots of exciting activities lined up for this year.

This year will also mark the change of the traditional carousel parade route. JUDGING AREAS will be located at:

#1 – Freedom Grandstand
#2 – front of old Iloilo Provincial Capitol
#3 – Huervana-Luna (Injap Bldg-Andoks-Gaisano City intersection)
#4 – Iloilo Sports Complex

Let me share with you guys the winning performance of Tribu Pan-ay last year. Credits to my “media partner” Tim Nombre. :)

 

Dinagyang Festival 2012 Schedule of Activities

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Wanderlust Journals: First Filipino-inspired Travel Planner is Out!

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Posted on 3rd January 2012 by MaryJaneC in Culture |Recommendations |Travel |Writing

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I am happy to share with you guys a super great news! The Wanderlust Journals is out! Are you planning to explore the Philippines in 2012? Why not go somewhere and mingle with locals as they celebrate their FIESTAS! Get travel tips and more for various Philippines destinations when you buy the Wanderlust Journals!

They are now accepting pre-orders for the Wanderlust Journals. Pay only P399 (SRP in Powerbooks, Fullybooked, Sketchbooks, A Different Bookstore is P499) by buying a copy of the 2012 Fiesta Edition now!

For those of you who want to pre-order, please go here for more details:

Wanderlust Journals Facebook Page

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Binirayan Festival in Antique 2011

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Posted on 19th December 2011 by MaryJaneC in Binirayan Festival |Culture |Events

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Antique’s annual festival is called Binirayan and it literally means, “where they landed”. It recalls the story of ten Bornean datus who were led by Datu Puti and Datu Sumakwel. In the early 15th century, they fled from the oppressive rule of Sultan Makatunaw and their subsequent settlement in Panay. The Binirayan Festival is where Antiqueños re-enact the event through a pageant on the beaches of Malandog, Hamtic.

The Binirayan Festival is celebrated annually and it has progressed from a raucous revelry to a meaningful, although scripted street theater and is highlighted by several features: Biray, a fluvial parade, Bugal kang Antique Awards, Lin-ay kang Antique, Daigon Contest, etc. The festival showcases local finery, and it is a festival to see and be a part of. The festival aims to boost tourism and attract visitors to the province of Antique.

Photo taken care from official website of the Binirayan Foundation, Inc.

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