DINAGYANG FESTIVAL Official Theme Song Lyrics With English Translation And Video

Hala Bira, Iloilo! - Dinagyang Theme Song
Composed by: Rommel Salvador N. Chiu
Lyrics and Vocals by: Dante Beriong


Sadtong nahauna nga istorya kag panahon
Nakilala ka sa ngalan nga Irong-irong
Puno sang manggad kag sang katahum
Sa idalum ni Datu Paiburong.

Ipabugal ko ang imo ngalan
Ipabugal ko ang mga binuhatan
Sang imong ginikanan kag imong kabataan
Gabuligay pakadto sa kauswagan.

Chorus

Hala Bira ILOILO! Sulong sa pagbag-o!
Hala Bira ILOILO! Matahum nga banwa ko!
Hala Bira ILOILO! Ipabugal ang ngalan mo!
Sa tanan nga panahon ikaw ang palanggaon!

Sa paglakat sang malawig nga tinion
Nakilala ka sa madamong bulohaton
Ang imo nga DINAGYANG kag imo nga KASADYAHAN
Padayon nga ginapasidungga n!

Himuon ko ang tanan nga masarangan
Isinggit ko sa bilog nga kalibutan
Kita mga ILONGGO tunay nga PILIPINO
Mapisan kag dungganon nga mga tawo!

REPEAT CHORUS 2x

Hala Bira ILOILO! Negosyo kag probinsya!
Hala Bira ILOILO! Napun-an ka sang kasadya!
Hala Bira ILOILO! Itib-ong ang kalinungan!
Hala Bira ILOILO! Padayon sa kauswagan!

REPEAT CHORUS 2x

Hala Bira ILOILO! VIVA SENYOR SANTO NINO!
Hala DAGYANG ILOILO! VIVA SENYOR SANTO NINO!
Hala DAGYANG ILOILO! VIVA SENYOR SANTO NINO!
HALA BIRA ILOILO!

ENGLISH TRANSLATION

Hala Bira Iloilo! - DINAGYANG FESTIVAL Official Theme Song

by Dante Beriong


During the old days,
You were known by the name Irong-irong
Lots of treasure and beauty
Under the rule of Datu Paiburong

I will show pride in your name
I will show pride in what you have done
Of your forefathers, generations and your offsprings
United helping hands towards progress.

Chorus:

Hala Bira ILOILO! Move forward to a change!
Hala Bira ILOILO! My beautiful homeland!
Hala Bira ILOILO! Take pride in your name!
Be loved at all times!

Through time
Your were known by many of your great works
Your DINAGYANG and your KASADYAHAN
Continuously given honor!

I will do my best
I will shout to the world
We Ilonggos, the real Filipinos
Hard working and dignified people!

REPEAT CHORUS 2x

Hala Bira ILOILO! Business and province!
Hala Bira ILOILO! Full of fun and laughter!
Hala Bira ILOILO! Spread peace!
Hala Bira ILOILO! Continue to progress!

REPEAT CHORUS 2x

Hala Bira ILOILO! VIVA SENYOR SANTO NINO!
Hala DAGYANG ILOILO! VIVA SENYOR SANTO NINO!
Hala DAGYANG ILOILO! VIVA SENYOR SANTO NINO!
HALA BIRA ILOILO!

Dinagyang Festival 2011 Results and Winners

Iloilo City, Philippines - Dinagyang Festival 2011 has been a tremendous success highlighted with the announcement of the result. A record breaking 1.5 million visitors trooped to Iloilo City this week to witness Asia's best festival 2011 up from 1.2 million visitors last year 2010. This year it has been officially declared Dinagyang Festival as the "Queen of Philippine Festival" and also making Maria Elena "Ballsy" Aquino Cruz, the current president's sister as the adopted daughter of Iloilo thus a double celebration. Dinagyang Festival is the only Philippine festival to travel around the world to perform. This year's winner will go to New York City, USA to perform for the Philippine Independence Day organized by the Filipino community in New York.

       On the other hand, this will be the last year that Kasadyahan Festival, a separate event that add color to Dinagyang, will be held in January. Next year, it will be separated and will take place in September in time for Iloilo City Charter Day.

       Watch the winning performances of different tribes from Kasadyahan and Dinagyang Festival 2011 in youtube.

      Here is the official result of the Kasadyahan and Dinagyang Competitions just announced tonight at 9:00pm:

Opening Salvo (January 15, 2011)

Street Dance Special Awards:

Best in Performance - Tribu Paghidaet

Best in Discipline - Tribu Bola-bola

Best in Costume - Tribu Mandurriao

Kasadyahan Festival (January 22, 2011)

Special Awards:

Best in Music - Tribu Tultugan (Municipality of Maasin)

Best in Costume - Tribu Binanog (Municipality of Lambunao)

Best in Streetdance - Tribu Pagdihon (Municipality of Dingle)

Best Choreographer - Ramil Huyatid, Tribu Pantat

Best in Choreography - Tribu Pantat (Municipality of Zarraga)

Best in Performance - Tribu Kasag (Municipality of Banate)

Major Awards:

4th runner up - Tribu Tinuom (Municipality of Cabatuan)

3rd runner up - Tribu Pagdihon (Municipality of Dingle)

2nd runner up - Tribu Binanog (Municipality of Lambunao)

1st runner up - Tribu Kasag (Municipality of Banate)

Champion - Tribu Pantat (Municipality of Zarraga)

Dinagyang Festival (January 23, 2011)

Special Awards:

Best in Streetdancing - Tribu Paghidaet

Best in Head Dress - Tribu Paghidaet

Best in Discipline - Tribu Bola-bola

Best Costume Designer - Jobert Molina, Tribu Paghidaet

Best in Costume - Tribu Paghidaet

Best Musical Director - Ryan Velez, Tribu Salognon

Best in Music - Tribu Salognon

Best Choreographer - Romel Flogen, Tribu Pan-ay

Best in Choreography - Tribu Pan-ay

Best in Performance - Tribu Pan-ay

Major Awards:

Barangay Category

3rd place - Tribu Aninipay

2nd place - Tribu Pag-asa

1st place - Tribu Atub-atub

Open Category

4th runner up - Tribu Mandurriao

3rd runner up - Tribu Salognon

2nd runner up - Tribu Bola-bola

1st runner up - Tribu Paghidaet

Grand Champion - Tribu Pan-ay