The heat of the sun will mean nothing once you see these modern warriors parading the streets of Iloilo.
Aside from the famous Ati-atihan festival every January, Western Visayas also boasts of its Dinagyang Festival– a weeklong celebration of merriment to honor the Black Sto. Niño.
Rooted in the arrival of the image of Sto. Niño from Cebu City (brought by Fr. Suplico Ebness, OSA to Iloilo), Dinagyang Festival has become a yealry celebration  since 1968.

 
Warriors Dressed In Colorful Headdresses

Tribes march their way to the last judging area
Practicing at the Plaza
Still Practicing the Night before
Posing for the Camera after the Performance

From pj