Tribu Buyoganon

photo courtesy of Vic Manito Beloy

Aliwan Festival is not another display of pride from all over the country, each contingent must have prepared only the best of the best that they can showcase at the bustling capital city of the Philippines - Manila.



Abuyog is a simple town located on the east of the Visayas group of islands. It has never been known to anyone, not until the synchronized beating of drums, that plays a song that the vibrant colors of dancing bees, that can captivate your attention. It is always a jaw-dropping performance that deserves a standing ovation, after they grace the stage with contagious smiles, you will never regret a front row seat.

photos courtesy of FiliipinoHomes & Leuterio Realty

Preparation is more than the toughest job on earth for the Buyogan Team, they practice every night and every move of every dancer never goes out without the meticulous eyes of the head choreographer, and it's as if they are giving the final spread. I could only imagine myself frustrated and walking out of the crowd if it's my routine that I cannot perfect. My great admiration goes to everyone who painstakingly took this challenge to share their graceful interpretation of our most admired Buyogan Festival. There must be times when they missed some important occasions because they have to be in that rehearsal that ends almost midnight if they are lucky to get a good impression from the head choreographer.

photos courtesy of FiliipinoHomes & Leuterio Realty

This competition is not about bagging the title, however, the main purpose is to display the talents, teaching the youth of discipline, value of their passion, and our festive interpretation of worship to the One who makes every moment of this life more meaningful if we are in harmony with nature. A loud message to everyone that we should always look after our environment while we move forward to a brighter future.