Iloilo dinagyang festival, awarded as the best tourism event in the Philippines, is a presentation of different tribes, which were stagged on the streets. It is indeed a fact that every year, this event captures the attention of local and foreign entities.LPNHS has always been an avid and loyal supporters of the iloilo dinagyang by the way of joining the Kasadyahan and dinagyang ati tribe competition.The Tribu Paghidaet, the tribe's name was adopted because Lapazenians believe that the lady of peace and good voyage is the strong force that blows on the tribe sails.First competed in the year 1992. It portrayed a scenario on cockfighting, a concept derived from the famous patronal fiesta of Jaro in honor of the our Lady of Candles. During its first year, the tribe garnered second runner-up.In the year 2000, the tribe was also awarded third place for its presentation of an excerpt from the movie "Lion King".Then, in the year 2001, the reptile "Halo" was featured. The presentation showed the capture of animal and it's use as the staple food for the "Ati" in the mountains, also won as second runner-up.And the tribe got its first championship trophy in the year 2002 for its presentation of good versus bad "Ati" warriors. And, 2003 was as triumphant as 2002 as the tribe was again awarded as champion.In the year 2003, the tribe has achieved the grandslam for winning the championship trophy during this year. The tribe featured the "Ati's" crude way of life and fought for survival. They learned that strong faith in the deity most often leads to successful endeavors in life.In dinagyang 2004, Lava from volcanic eruption was featured in the dinagyang ati tribe competition. It displayed the suffering of the "Ati's" but strong faith in the maker helped them survive the ordeal. The tribe won the third place. But in the Kasadyahan, the tribe garnered champion.2005, the Paghidaet tribe stopped joining the competition for two years for lack of major sponsors and financial constraints, which could sustain the tribes expenses.However, the tribe did join in the Kasadyahan 2006 competition, and was proclaimed 1st runner-up, best in street dancing, and best in discipline awards.In december 2006, the tribe management, headed by the principal, decided to join the dinagyang 2007 through the full support of the PTCA, teachers, and benevolent sponsors.In 2007, tribu Paghidaet was judged 1st runner-up with the following awards: best in music, best in street dancing, best in choreography, and best in choreographer (Mr. Ramil C. Huyatid).January 28, 2008: A time designed for the province of Iloilo to commemorate the best tourism event in the Philippines; The time reserved for the Tribu Paghidaet to boastfully show up again on streets the choreography they have mastered for a couple of months. Dressed with artistically sewed beads, together with colorfully combined of chicken's feathers and with the combination of three significant colors: blue, red, and brown.Tribu Paghidaet performed excellently in front of the cheering crowd -all amazed awaiting patiently to the performance of each tribe, even in the televisions -audience wore wide smile on Tribu Paghidaet dancers' faces in the middle of the blissful rain.Bounded with determination, discipline, cooperation, and time management, Tribu Paghidaet under the supervision of Dr. Azucena T. Falales, Principal III La Paz National High School, and also the tribe manager. and Mr. Ramil C. Huyatid, Special Program for the Arts (SPA) council adviser, and tribu paghidaet choreographer. Proved her worth as she reigned the 2008 champion in dinagyang Ati tribe competition.This years' award winning performance of La Paz National High School has the theme: "One mind, one heart for Sto. Niño. This theme tackled about the continued honor and trust to the Señor santo Niño in his every endeavor.Tribu Paghidaet garnered the following awards: Best in costumes, best in choreography, best in choreographer (Mr. Ramil C. Huyatid), best in performance, and judged grand champion for 2008.Tribu Paghidaet is composed of 55 Warriors, 65 star dancers, and 65 drummers (In which make up of the LPNHS Alumni, Regular Class, and Special Program for the Arts students (SPA).Indeed, through teamwork and sacrifice; True success is gained.However, true success is not measured with the greatness of one's determination. It is not either measured with how long your prayers are when they are not filled with faithfull thoughts or with the numbers of awards you reap. Instead, success is true when you feel that you have accomplished such thing which would give somebody the essence of happiness.
