from Edward!
The Sinulog depicts the embrace of Philippine natives to honor of Snr. Sto Nino (Baby Jesus) and the first arrival of Christianity.
The Dinagyang Festival also celerating the Snr. Sto Nino, has a more tribal element, to celebrate the arrival of Malay settlers in Panay, Ilo-ilo and the subsequent selling of the island to them by the Aboriginal people (Aeta's).