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Iloilo (Philippines)

The Philippines is bursting with an impressively diverse culture, religion and heritage that comes with its long and colourful history. The nation is known best as the ‘world’s festival capital’, with over 42,000 major and minor festivals celebrated around the archipelago. While each festival has its own distinctive flavour, the grand and annually-held Dinagyang festival stands out bolder than them all.

Dinagyang originates from the city of Iloilo. More popularly known as the ‘queen of all festivals’ in the country, Dinagyang has gained global recognition and attracted tourists eager to experience the fun-loving spirit of the people of Iloilo. The riveting celebrations

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