ILOILO CITY (PIA) -- Tourists and locals alike will once again witness the grandeur of Dinagyang Festival of Iloilo City come January 2024.

With the recent kick off of the 100-day countdown for Dinagyang Festival 2024, Mayor Jerry Treñas highlighted the resilience and strong faith of the Ilonggos amid the challenges.

"We bring back the honor and glory to our dear Señor Sto. Nino as we continue to be nothing but extremely proud of our resilience," Mayor Treñas said.

According to the city government, the Dinagyang theme is anchored on "Pagdayaw kay Señor Sto. Nino, Padayaw sang mga Ilonggo!” to mark the second face-to-face staging of the city's festival after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Meanwhile, tribes that will vie for the Iloilo Dinagyang Festival 2024 - ILOMINATION or Street Dance Contest are as follows - Tribu Kahirup, Tribu Ilonggohanon, Tribu Buntag Tala, Tribu Manduriyaw, Tribu Iafa, Tribu Sagasa, and Tribu Sidlangan.

Moreover, competing teams for the Dinagyang competition are composed of Tribu Ilonganon, Tribu Manduriyaw, Tribu Paghidaet, Tribu Pan-ay, Tribu Salognon, Tribu Sigabong, Tribu Silak and Tribu Taga-Baryo. (AAL/LMLE/PIA Iloilo/Iloilo City PIO)