Dinagyang is Iloilo City’s version of the Ati-Atihan festival widely celebrated in other parts of the country. It is definitely impressive in choreography and striking in terms of the various costumes worn by participating tribes which reflect the ingenuity, craftsmanship and artistry of the Ilonggos. From 1978 to the present, the festival has evolved into a big religious and cultural activity supported by both the government and the private sectors