Dinagyang (en. Dinagyang festival)

di-na-gyang

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A major celebration held in Iloilo City to commemorate the indigenous people and their culture.

Every January, millions of people travel to Iloilo City to witness the Dinagyang Festival.

Bawat Enero, milyun-milyong tao ang dumadayo sa Iloilo City upang saksihan ang Dinagyang Festival.

One of the most popular festivals in the Philippines, promoting the history and traditions of the Malays in the country.

Dinagyang is a type of celebration filled with colorful dances and reenactments.

Ang Dinagyang ay isang uri ng pagdiriwang na puno ng makukulay na sayaw at reenactments.

It reflects the appreciation and gratitude of the people towards their ancestors.

During each Dinagyang celebration, people come together to honor their history.

Sa bawat pagdiriwang ng Dinagyang, ang mga tao ay nagsasalu-salo para sa pagpapahalaga sa kanilang kasaysayan.

The term 'dinagyang' comes from Hiligaynon meaning 'to celebrate' or 'to express gratitude'.

Celebration of Dinagyang

The joy and colorful celebration surrounding the Dinagyang Festival.

Pagsasaya ng Dinagyang

Participate in Dinagyang

To take an active part in the festival celebrations.

Makikilahok sa Dinagyang

ati-atihan

A similar festival in Aklan, also known for its colorful costumes and dances.

ati-atihan

pahiyas

A traditional gathering featuring the products and arts of the local people.

pahiyas

A celebration or dance by people filled with joy.

The dinagyang was so fun, everyone was dancing and enjoying!

Sobrang saya sa dinagyang, lahat nagsasayaw at nag-eenjoy!

A big party or carnival in town.

Join the dinagyang in town, it's super exciting there!

Sumama ka sa dinagyang sa bayan, sobrang exciting dun!

Gathering of people to celebrate.

Nothing beats the dinagyang of my friends in the barangay.

Walang tatalo sa dinagyang ng mga tropa ko sa barangay.