Chinese New Year 2011

Chinese New Year starts with the New Moon on the first day of the new year and ends on the full moon 15 days later. The 15th day of the new year is called the Lantern Festival, which is celebrated at night with lantern displays and children carrying lanterns in a parade. The Chinese calendar is based on a combination of lunar and solar movements. The lunar cycle is about 29.5 days. In order to "catch up" with the solar calendar the Chinese insert an extra month once every few years (seven years out of a 19-yearcycle). This is the same as adding an extra day on leap year. This is why, according to the solar calendar, the Chinese New Year falls on a different date each year. New Year's Eve and New Year's Day are celebrated as a family affair, a time of reunion and thanksgiving.

The celebration was traditionally highlighted with a religious ceremony given in honor of Heaven and Earth, the gods of the household and the family ancestors. The sacrifice to the ancestors, the most vital of all the rituals, united the living members with those who had passed away. Departed relatives are remembered with great respect because they were responsible for laying the foundations for the fortune and glory of the family.

Chinese New Year 2011 is falling on February 3. The Chinese New Year is celebrated as the symbol of spring's celebration. In fact, in China it is still called the Spring festival. It is celebrated after the fall harvest and before the spring planting season. The date of the Chinese New Year is always changing and is dependant on the Chinese calendar. Emperor Huangdi in the year 2637 B.C.E invented the Chinese calendar.

The Chinese calendar is a combined solar/lunar calendar and is somewhat similar to the Chinese calendar. For the purpose of determining the dates of the Chinese New Year some astronomical calculations need to be taken care of. Firstly, we need to determine the dates for the new moon. The new moon is the black moon that is when the moon is in conjunction with the sun.

The date of the new moon is taken as the first day of the new month. Secondly those dates are determined when the sun's longitude is the multiple of 30 degrees. These dates are termed as Principal terms and are used for determining the number of each month.

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Paraw Regatta Festival 2011

Paraw Regatta Festival claimed as the oldest traditional craft in Asia, the Paraw Regatta is a race among seafarers on colorful sailboats called Paraws in the Iloilo Strait between Guimaras Island and the city of Iloilo.The present-day paraw managed to maintain its original design from the sailboats of the first settlers from Borneo who were in search of a peaceful home in 1212 A.D. Surviving centuries, the paraws have become a vital part of the Filipino seafaring life. The first race started in 1973 with the mission to preserve the historic value of the paraws. It is held every 3rd weekend of February at Villa Arevalo District in Iloilo City. Today, the event has grown from being a boat race to a festival with various interesting and exotic activities.

This Festival is to celebrate the skills of the paraw sailors, and bring a fiesta spirit into their lives. And with the colorful painted sails, this spirit is brought into the lives of participants and tourists as well.

Here is the Shcedule of oth 2011 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival with the theme "Philippine Seafaring Tradition Goes Worldwide".

February 13, 2011 (Sunday)
	07:00 AM	Mass Offering	Villa Arevalo Parish Church
	09:00 AM	Fellowship Breakfast	Tatoy’s Manokan
	09:00 AM	Mini Paraw Race Eliminations	Tatoy’s Manokan
	03:00 PM	Formal Opening Program: 2011 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival	Robinsons Place Fountain Area
	04:00 PM	Presentation of Official Candidates: 2011 Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival
	05:00 PM	Opening of The Photo Exhibit (Feb 13 to 20, 2011)
	05:15:00 PM	Opening of The Miniature Paraw-Making Contest
	05:30 PM	Opening of The Iloilo Watercraft Association Exhibit (Feb 13 to 19, 2011)
	06:00 PM	Cocktails
	"Pinta Layag"photo from:Iloilo Paraw Regatta
February 14, 2011 (Monday)
	10:00 AM	Start of The “Pinta Layag” Sail Painting Contest	Around Villa
	04:00 PM	2011 Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta Pre-Pageant Judging: Swimsuit & Talent Competition	Robinsons Fountain Area
February 15, 2011 (Tuesday)
	04:00 PM	2011 Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta Pre-Pageant Judging: Festival Costume, & Evening Gown Competitions Selection of The Iloilo City Hall Press Corps' " Darling of The Press"	Robinsons Fountain Area
	“Sinamba sa Paraw Regatta”photo from:Iloilo Paraw Regatta
February 17, 2011 (Thursday)
	06:00 PM	2011 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival Torch Parade	Major City Streets
	08:00 PM	“Sinamba sa Paraw Regatta” Mardi Gras Semi-Finals	Freedom Grandstand
	"Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta" photo from:Iloilo Paraw Regatta
February 18, 2011 (Friday)
	08:00 AM	2011 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Rowing & Paddling Competitions	Along Iloilo River (Boardwalk Area)
	02:00 PM	1st Paraw Regatta Inter-Govt Agency Boat Race	Iloilo River (Barbeque Park Resto)
	07:00 PM	2011 Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta Pageant Coronation Night	Freedom Grandstand
February 19, 2011 (Saturday)
	07:00 AM	Send-Off Mass Governor’s Cup Deep-Sea Fishing Competition	Fort San Pedro Drive Inn
	07:00 AM	National Invitational Women's Beach Volleyball	Villa Regatta Resort
	07:00 AM	Invitational Men & Women Beach Football	Villa Regatta Resort
	07:00 AM	Invitational Beach Ultimate (Frisbee) Eliminations	Villa Regatta Resort
	07:00 AM	Start of The 2-Day Sports Photo Contest	Villa Regatta Resort
	08:00 AM	Start of 1st Iloilo Paraw Regatta Airsoft Competition	Punta Villa Resort Hotel
	08:00 AM	Iloilo Paraw Regatta Slalom	Main Festival Stage Tatoy's Villa
	09:00 AM	1st Iloilo Paraw Regatta Jet Ski Competition	Breakthrough Restaurant Beach Front
	06:00 PM	GMA Network's Kapuso Night & "Reggae-Ta" Beach Party	Main Festival Stage Tatoy’s Villa
	07:00 PM	Welcome Dinner to The Norwegian Ambassador & Press Conference	JBLFMU - Arevado
	10:00 PM	"Luces By The Sea" - Fireworks Display	Main Festival Stage Tatoy’s Villa
"Pintatawo"photo from:Iloilo Paraw Regatta February 20, 2011 (Sunday)
	06:00 AM	Main Paraw Regatta Event: Registration of Participants Measurement of Participating Paraws	Villa Beach Shoreline
	06:00 AM	"Pinta Layag" Final Judging	Villa Beach Shoreline
	06:00 AM	Festival Photo Contest For "Sinamba" & "The Main Event" (Awarding on March 4, 2011 At Tatoy's Manokan, Villa Beach, Arevalo, Iloilo City)	Villa Beach Shoreline
	07:00 AM	1st Iloilo Paraw Regatta Airsoft Competition - Finals	Punta Villa Resort
	07:00 AM	"Pintawo" A Body-Painting Competition	Villa Regatta Resort
	07:00 AM	Opening Program & Declaration of Race	Main Festival Stage Tatoy’s Manokan
	07:30 AM	2011 Iloilo Paraw Regatta - 39th Edition Grand Take-Off	Main Festival Stage Tatoy’s Manokan
	08:00 AM	“Sinamba sa Paraw Regatta” Mardi Gras Finals	Punta Villa Resort
	08:00 AM	Mini Paraw Beach Race	Breakthrough Restaurant
	08:00 AM	National Invitational Women's Beach Volleyball	Main Festival Stage Tatoy’s Manokan
	08:00 AM	Sports Photo Contest	Villa Beach Shoreline
	08:00 AM	Rapid Chess Tournament	Breakthrough Resto
	10:00 AM	2010 Iloilo Beach Ultimate Finals	Villa Regatta Beach Front
	12:00 NN	Awarding Ceremonies	Main Festival Stage Tatoy’s Manokan
	03:00 PM	ABS-CBN Beach Party	Main Festival Stage Tatoy’s Manokan
	06:00 PM	Arrival of The Deep-Sea Fishing Competition Participants	Breakthrough Restaurant Beach Front
	5:00 PM to Midnight	GMA Network & ABS-CBN Beach Party with Live Bands and Manila Artists	Main Festival Stage Tatoy's Manokan and at Breakthrough Restaurant

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Dinagyang 2011 Winners

Pyro Olympics

3 Diamond Fireworks- Bucawe, Bulacan

2 Sky Glitters Entertainment- Valenzuela ct

1 Platinum Firewokrs Inc.- Sta. Maria Bulacan

Tambor, Trumpa, Martsa, Musika

3rd: A. Montes 1 Elementary school

2nd: MV. Hechanova Elementary School

1st: Angela Celis Elementary School

Drum and Lyre

(Elementary)
2nd Runner up: Iloilo Central Elem. School

1st Runner up: Alibango Elem. School (Alimodian)
Champion: Dingle Central Elem. School

(High School)

2nd Runner up: New Lucena National High School
1st Runner up: Dingle National High SchoolChampion: Iloilo City National High School

Opening Salvo

Best in Performance- 15k- paghidaet

Best in Descipline- 15k- bola-bola

Best in Costume-15k- manduryaw

Kasadyahan Competition Winners

Special Awards (10k):

Best in Streetdancing: Tribu Pagdihon

Best in Costume: Tribu Binanog

Best in Music: Tribu Tultugan

Best in Choreography: Tribu Pantat

Best in Performance: Tribu Kasag

Best Choreographer: Tribu Pantat

Major Awards

4th Runner up: Tribu Tinoum - 30k

3rd Runner up:Tribu Pagdihon - 40k

2nd Runner up:Tribu Binanog - 50k

1st Runner up: Tribu Kasag - 75k

GRAND CHAMPION:Tribu Pantat - 125k

Dinagyang Ati Competition Winners

Minor Awards

Best in Streetdancing : Tribu Paghidaet

Best in Headress:Tribu Paghidaet

Best in Descipline:Tribu Bola-Bola

Best in Music :Tribu Salognon

Best in Costume :Tribu Paghidaet

Best in Choreography :Tribu Pan-ay

Best in Performance :Tribu Pan-ay

Best Barangay Tribes

3rd Tribu Ainipay 200k

2nd Tribu Pag-asa 300k

1st Tribu Atub-Atub 500k

Major Awards :

4th Runner up : Tribu Manduryaw

3rd Runner up : Tribu Salognon

2nd Runner up : Tribu Bola-Bola

1st Runner up : Tribu Paghidaet

Champion : Pan-ay

Miss Dinagyang 2011 Winners

4TH RUNNER-UP-Nadaine Broniola

3RD RUNNER-UP-Leonor Faunillo

2ND RUNNER-UP-Sigfred Grace Flores

1ST RUNNER-UP-Kchryziashayne (krisya-shane) Dinopol

Miss Dinagyang 2011-Samantha Marie Amparo

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Dinagyang Festival 2011 List of Tribes

Nine tribes will be vying for the championship title in today’s Kasadyahan Competition, and fifteen tribes to compete for the Dinagyang Festival Ati Competition.

Kasadyahan Competition List of Tribes:

Tribu Pagdihon of the municipality of Dingle
Tribu Hiliusa - Barotac Nuevo National Comprehensive National High School
Tribu Pandayan -Badiangan.
Tribu Binanog - Lambunao
Tribu Pantat - Zarraga National High School
Tribu Patubas - Barotac Viejo
Tribu Tultugan - Maasin
Tribu Tinu-om - Tiring National High School.

Iloilo Dinagyang Festival Ati Competition List of Tribes:

Tribu Paghidaet
Tribu Bola bola
Tribu Pan-ay
Tribu Salognon
Tribu Silak
Tribu Ilonganon
Tribu Atub-atub
Tribu Manduryaw
Tribu Molave
Tribu Aninipay
Tribu Pag-asa
Tribu Milagrosa
Tribu Bantu
Tribu Himal-us

The champion will also represent Iloilo City in the annual Aliwan Festival held in Manila.

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Miss Dingayang 2011 Winner

A 17 years old AB English Student from West Visayas State University crowned as Miss Dinagyang 2011.She also got the Belo face, best in casual wear, best in swim wear and best in gown.

While on the other hand a 19 years old AB Communication and Media Arts Studies Student from UP Visayas was the first runner-up.

Also from UPV won the 2nd Runner -Up , miss photogenic and perfect five.The 3rd Runner-Up was from University of San Agustin and got the News Today Reader's Choice Award.

And the 4th Runner-Up is an 18 years old taking up BS Tourism from Central Philippine University.

The coronation pageant of Miss Dinagyang 2011 is hosted by actor Derek Ramsay.

Miss Dinagyang 2011 Winners

4TH RUNNER-UP-Nadaine Broniola

3RD RUNNER-UP-Leonor Faunillo

2ND RUNNER-UP-Sigfred Grace Flores

1ST RUNNER-UP-Kchryziashayne (krisya-shane) Dinopol

Miss Dinagyang 2011-Samantha Marie Amparo

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ASAP Rocks Dinagyang 2011

ASAP R0cks Dinagyang

ASAP XV's new season wasn't titled as expected. No, it is not ASAP XVI that's stands on the 16'th season, but the new season for 2011 was dubbed as ASAP ROCKS.

ASAP Rocks is a musical variety show in the Philippines broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines. The show is presented by its main hosts Zsa Zsa Padilla, Martin Nievera and Gary Valenciano.

In celebration of Dinagyang Festival 2011, ASAP XV heels up XV - Ability to full impetus as more than 75 artists heads together to the gorgeous City of Love- Iloilo City!

Philippine television’s indisputable Sunday celebration - ASAP XV, will shoots up Western Visayas with un- stop blasting actions from your number one Kapamilya stars.

Let ASAP kapamilya rock your noontime viewing with their all out performances!

You could meet the ASAP Rocks Co-Hosts/Performers;Aiza Seguerra, AJ Perez, Anne Curtis,Arnel Pineda, Arron Villaflor,Bea Alonzo, Billy Crawford,Christian Bautista, Cristine Reyes and many more.

This once in a lifetime event will be on January 23, 12:15 pm at Iloilo Sports Complex.Free Admission.Be there!

ASAP Segments:

photos from:ASAP.ABS-CBN

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4th Luces in the Sky

4th Iloilo Dinagyang Luces in the Sky-pyro-musical contest

Iloilo City’s Dinagyang pyro-musical contest dubbed as “Luces in the Sky” has attracted an

international team that will show its stuff through an exhibition performance.

Competition in-charge Jess Sio said Red Hub Entertainment Group from Singapore will join as a non-competing participant.

The group will be represented by Damien Tan and Hock Kwee Lee.

“We are very happy that an international pyro-team joins the aerial fireworks display of the city,” Sio added.

Now on its fourth year, “Luces in the Sky” set on January 20 and 21 has served as one of the main attractions leading to Dinagyang Festival.

The Red Hub Entertainment Group will do their exhibition on the 21st.

A total of 13 teams from Bulacan, Cebu and parts of Mindanao will be divided to compete on the two-day event.

Performance time will be four to seven minutes with synchronized music.

Venue will be at the SM City car park starting 7pm.

“We promise you a quality show,” Sio assured.

Prizes are as follows: P120,000 first prize; P80,000 second prize; and P50,000 third prize. (Lucy Montealto-Sinay / Iloilo City PIO)

iloilocity.gov.ph

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Dinagyang Festival 2011

Dinagyang is the mother of all festivals in Iloilo.It has two sides on is religious and other is secular side.The colorful fluvial parade and the mass in San Jose Parish Church comprises the religious aspect.The secular side is compose of Kasadyahan and Ati-ati tribe Contest.

Kasadyahan is joined in by various schools in the province and in the city of Iloilo.The highlight of the Festival is the Ati-ati tribe contest.The local tribes display their build dance steps and choreography and multi-colored costumes made from indigenous materials.

Dinagyang has many activities aside from kasadyahan and ati-ati tribe contest you can also witness the Fireworks Display,Miss Dinagyang and many more.

Come and enjoy and let us again listen rythmic beats of drums and witness the colorful and unique performance of every tribes both in kasadyahan and in ati-ati tribe contest.

Hala Bira Iloilo! Viva Señior Sto. Niño!

Here is the schedule of Dinagyang 2011.

October 14, 2010, Friday

2:00 P.M. LOCAL LAUNCH Iloilo Dinagyang Festival 2011 Freedom GrandstandDecember 16, 2010, Friday

2:00 P.M. PAMUKAW Assembly Area: Promenade passing Iznart, J.M. Basa to Freedom Grandstand

January 4, 2011, Tuesday

2:00 P.M. Model Ati Dinagyang Warrior 2011 Presentation

January 7, 2011, Friday

2:00 P.M. Model Ati Dinagyang Warrior 2011 Talent Competition

January 9, 2011, Sunday

1:00 P.M. Model Ati Dinagyang Warrior 2011 Finals

January 14, 2011, Friday

2:30 P.M. Mass for Opening Salvo of Tribe Dancers San Jose Parish Church

3:00 PM OPENING SALVO Judging Area

January 14-16, 2010

Iloilo Dinagyang Golf Competition 2011 Sta. Barbara Golf Club

January 15, 2011, Saturday

7:00:00 AM SQUEAK Parade Route

January 16-23, 2011

Dinagyang Photo Exhibit

January 16, 2011, Sunday

10:00AM – 3:00 PM DRESSING UP DAGOY

January 19-23, 2011

2:00 P.M.-12 MN Iloilo Hotel Resort & Restaurant Association (IHRRA) Food Festival Delgado St., Iloilo City

January 21, 2011, Friday

8:00:00 AM TAMBOR TRUMPA MARTSA MUSIKA Freedom Grandstand

7:00 PM LUCES IN THE SKY Part I

January 22, 2011, Saturday

7:00:00 AM Mass for Kasadyahan San Jose Parish Church

8:00 A.M. 2011 KASADYAHAN Competition Freedom Grandstand and other stages

2:00PM SPONSORS MARDI GRAS Judging Area #4 to Freedom Grandstand

7:00 PM LUCES IN THE SKY Part II

7:00 PM Religious Sad-sad to Sr. Sto. Niño San Jose Parish Church

January 23, 2010, Sunday

6:30 A.M. Concelebrated high mass for devotees, Tribes, Gov’t. Officials, LOMAS in attendance San Jose Parish Church

8:00 A.M. 2011 Dinagyang Ati CONTEST Freedom Grandstand and other stages

7:00 P.M. Awarding Ceremonies Freedom Grandstand

January 24, 2011, Monday

5:30 P.M. Thanksgiving Mass with all members of 2010 Iloilo Dinagyang Festival Working Committees

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