Diwata and the Dinagyang Festival | Jenny Albinio | Smart Kids Books

Description

Diwata and The Dinagyang Festival is about Diwata, a young and spirited Ati who loves to dance. Her family is going through hard times, and she has to stop going to school. While her family is walking through the city looking for odd jobs, she witnesses the Dinagyang Festival for the first time. This festival involves the Ati Tribe dancing on the streets to the rhythmic beat of the drum, showcasing their roots.

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Illustrated by George G. Rosales

Hiligaynon translation by Michael Caesar Tubal