Iloilo’s 2011 Dinagyang Festival looked forward to heighten people’s devotion to Sr. Sto Niño with its ‘religious sadsad’ which according to several testimonies had already granted devotees’ petitions.
The activity slated Jan 22 will boost the second day of the three-day highlights of the annual Dinagyang Festival.
"This is one-hour non-stop dance offering to Señor Santo Niño", Dominador ‘Jun’ Rivera, chairman of the festival’s Liturgical Committee said.
It will start at exactly 7:00 p.m. in front of San Jose Parish Church just adjacent the historic Plaza Libertad.
The devotees may create their own steps during the ‘sadsad’ which they can use for the religious dance simultaneous with their offering of personal prayers, wishes and petitions", said Rivera.
"We have been receiving some letters here and even abroad informing us that their petitions were granted to them after joining the activity in previous years", he claimed.
Rivera said, "this religious dance has been a longtime practice but it was not given focus for several years. This time, the Iloilo Dinagyang Festival organizer wants this religious event be given emphasis even as it encourages the public to be part of the activity."
Aside from the ‘religious sadsad’ the religious component of the festival also includes blessings of children, pregnant mothers and Santo Niño images and feeding of children, among others.
The religious activity will be highlighted by the fluvial procession in the afternoon of Jan 22.
The Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation, one of the triumvirate organizing the 2011 Dinagyang Festival will showcase Dinagyang souvenirs like shirts, Señor Santo Niño icons, mascaras and key chains among others.
Int’l Race In Iloilo Dinagyang
A race that will gather some 1,200 participants coming from different local government units and other places around the world will happen in Iloilo City on January 26.
This, after Mayor Jed Patrick E. Mabilog signed an executive order forming the Technical Working Group for the 1st Iloilo Dinagyang International 5K Run and 30K Duathlon.
For the event, the duathlon will consist of a 5K run, followed by a 20K cycling leg and finally another 5K run, in a format of a little similar to triathlon.
Organizing the duathlon is also part of the sports campaign for the city, Mabilog pointed out.
Rommel Castro of the Iloilo City Sports Commission is designated race director, with Moises Salomon Jr. as assistant race director.
The event is open to both local and international participants. It is included in the official schedule of activities of the Dinagyang 2011 celebration this month. (PNA) /MP
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