6 Reasons Why Every Millennial Should Try Aliwan Fiesta

Pau Borja, Intern

April 25, 2018

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  Known as the “Festival of Festivals,” “The Mother of All Festivals,” and “The Philippines’ Grandest Fiesta,” the annual three-day event Aliwan Fiesta during the summer is the highlight celebration of the year for Manila and Pasay City. It is also considered as one of the prime tourist attraction of the country. Different festivals are gathered in this occasion and all are invited – even Millennials!

  Want to know why millennials should try Aliwan Fiesta besides the fact that YOLO? Here are reasons why you should go:

  1. Everything is just IG-worthy!

  From the fiesta vibe you’ll get as you enter CCP Complex, food, souvenir items, and the colorful deets of this three-day event, surely, everything is perfect for your #feedgoals!

  Be the vlogger that you wanna be!

  The aetas of #Caragan Festival from #Mabalacat City, #Pampanga. #AliwanFiesta2014 (Photo by Irvinne Redor)

  A post shared by Aliwan Fiesta (@aliwanfiesta) on May 4, 2014 at 7:01pm PDT

  Picture perfect! (Photo: Eddie Boy Escudero) #AliwanFiesta2014 #AliwanFiesta #FestivalOfChampions #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines

  A post shared by Aliwan Fiesta (@aliwanfiesta) on May 1, 2014 at 12:54am PDT

  2. Because you love local!

  The opening of the Shoppers Bazaar will be around and waiting! Seek out specialty products and local delicacies of every region not found in malls! Not too pricey or harmful to your budget, the products for sale are of the best quality at lower prices for you to take home as souvenirs or pasalubong for your dear ones!

  Don’t worry because you can get stuff that is perfect for your #OOTD!

  Drop by at Aliwan Shoppers Bazaar for more proudly Filipino made accessories ❤️. #AliwanFiesta2017

  A post shared by Aliwan Fiesta (@aliwanfiesta) on Apr 21, 2017 at 8:33pm PDT

  3. There’s party at Pasakalye!

  Who loves street party? Because with Aliwan Fiesta’s Pasakalye you can sing, dance, and cheer all wild, millennials! Before the Aliw Theater is an outdoor stage where you can enjoy live performances of popular artists. For this year, Darren Espanto, Shatidope, Ex-Battalion, Mocha Babes, and Go Girls are coming to hype the party up!

  Mark your calendar, okay?

  4. You have to see who’s the real queen—festival queen!

  Witness the festival queens as they come in Manila to compete for the crown as Reyna ng Aliwan! The Reyna ng Aliwan is meant to find the Festival Queen of the year. Pageant participants from all over the country come together and fight for the title as they represent their respective festivals with beauty, personality style, and grace.

  Now, who’s the real queen?

  Congratulations to our Festival Queens who bagged special awards! . Cherry Rose Fernandez of Panagbenga Festival won the Miss Friendship award. . Ma. Ahtisa Manalo of Niyogyugan Festival is Miss Photogenic and the girl with the Most Unique Smile. . Apriel Smith of Utanon Festival bagged the Best in Swimsuit and Best in Evening Gown Awards. #AliwanFiesta2017 ???

  A post shared by Aliwan Fiesta (@aliwanfiesta) on Apr 21, 2017 at 8:09am PDT

  5. Experience Philippine festivals in one grand parade!

  Capture the essence of all the Philippine festivals in one setting! The float parade will be a beautiful display of various vibrant colors and interesting cultures. Catch the festival floats from different parts of the country as they showcase their province’s culture and tradition from Quirino Grandstand to Aliw Theater.

  Let the festive spirit in you come out!

  Pilipinas Quezon Naman (Boling Boling Festival) Float from Catanauan Quezon with festival queen Maria Vivien Fabella of Boling-Boling Festival of Catanauan Quezon. #AliwanFiesta2017

  A post shared by Aliwan Fiesta (@aliwanfiesta) on Apr 22, 2017 at 2:39am PDT

  Kapaginaul sa Mindanao Float #AliwanFiesta2017

  A post shared by Aliwan Fiesta (@aliwanfiesta) on Apr 22, 2017 at 2:47am PDT

  6. Know how world-class Philippine-culture is!

  Seriously, who would want to pass up the chance to watch the colorful, jaw-dropping match of energetic dancers? The street dance competition is the perfect event to get you, entertained, amazed and inspired with Pinoy’s culture and arts! The final stage of the heated competition cannot get any more heated, especially for dancing enthusiasts.

  Dance ‘til you drop it is!

  Hubon Binagtong represents Manggahan Festival of Guimaras Province on this year’s street dance competition. #AliwanFiesta2017

  A post shared by Aliwan Fiesta (@aliwanfiesta) on Apr 22, 2017 at 3:08am PDT

  “Makiisa, makisaya, pista’y narito na!”

  To get details from Aliwan Fiesta 2018 click the link.

  If you’re not yet convinced, watch the video below and see how wonderful it is to be part of #AliwanFiesta2018!

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