Watch the oldest festival in the Philippines held every third Sunday of January, the Kalibo, Aklan's “Ati-atihan” 2010. According to history, in 13th century,an event explains the origins of the festival. A group of 10 Malay chieftains called Datus, fleeing from the island of Borneo settled in the Philippines, and were granted settlement by the Ati people, the tribes of Panay Island. The Ati-Atihan was originally a pagan festival from this tribe practicing Animism, and their worshiping their anito god. Spanish missionaries gradually added a Christian meaning. Today, the Ati-Atihan is celebrated as a religious festival that honors Santo Niño.
Witness the parade of different "Ati" tribes as they dance accompanied by music in drums, with their indigenous costumes and weapons and parade along the streets.The highlight of the festival occurs on the last day, when groups representing different tribes compete. The festival ends with a procession of priest carrying torches, and different images of the Santo Niño.
Witness the parade of different "Ati" tribes as they dance accompanied by music in drums, with their indigenous costumes and weapons and parade along the streets.The highlight of the festival occurs on the last day, when groups representing different tribes compete. The festival ends with a procession of priest carrying torches, and different images of the Santo Niño.
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