ILOILO City – For the past 53 years, Dinagyang tribes’ performances told stories through gigantic props and striking canvasses. Next year’s digital staging of the festival will be different.
“Kon ano sang sang una gina-materialize ta lang ang mga settings through interpretation – like water maobra kita tela. This time, ang mga warriors naton, nagalusong gid sa tubig to reenact the dance sa ila choreography,” Flogen explained during yesterday’s press conference.
Flogen said the pre-filmed performances of the seven tribes were set in more than 50 “best spots” in the southern city. It would be streamed on various social media platforms accessible to spectators.
For instance, in Manduriao district, the concept of the tribe’s performance is the physical development of Iloilo City by showing high-rise business establishments or buildings.
“Wala na kami naga-paint sa canvass to tell the story. This time the place itself tells a story. Ang choreography subong tama ka lain compared sang una,” Flogen said.
He also noted that this time, the warriors’ emotions will be the focus unlike before, where the performances were “very massive.”
“Subong, very distinct ang mga characters because may mga zoom-in kita nga shots so makita gid ang mga emotions nila,” Flogen added.
Meanwhile, the highlight of the tribes’ performances will be “very solemn,” according to Flogen.
He said it will be a prayer inside the San Jose Church where the seven tribes in different costumes will bow and then when they rise their heads, they will be in one costume altogether.
Flogen added that the tribe performances will also feature seven stories of seven frontliners against the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic./PN
