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Dinagsa: A Colorful Ati-Aithan Festival of Northern Negros
Dinagsa: A Colorful Ati-Aithan Festival of Northern Negros
Another festival that is also being slowly recognized throughout the region is the Sinulog sa Kabankalan in southern Negros. And, if you are looking for another unique festival that pays tribute to the Santo Niño, a town in northern Negros is celebrating their Dinagsa Festival.
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Published at 2018-03-24 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Culture, Documentary
Tags: Ati-Atihan, Festival, Negros
Around the Philippines: 12 Festivals in 12 Months
Around the Philippines: 12 Festivals in 12 Months
As a predominantly Catholic country, it isn’t surprising that the Philippines is dotted with fiestas and festivals from Aparri to Jolo, starting in January and ending in December. No wonder it is more fun to visit each of the 7,500 islands in the country! If you have always been a bit of a culture junkie and would like to experience celebrations the way locals do, we have prepared a list of the most popular festivals that you can join in every month.
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Published at 2018-03-04 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Culture, Leisure, Travel
Tags: Ati-Atihan, Festival, Malasimbo, Panagbenga, Sinulog
Ati-Atihan Festival and History
Ati-Atihan Festival and History
They look like warriors of centuries ago in a festive mood, in celebration of an occasion. They fill the streets of Kalibo, Aklan, they sound up the drums and it is only once a year. Yes, it is the Ati-atihan festival.
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Published at 2018-02-20 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Culture, Entertainment, History
Tags: Ati-Atihan, Festival, History
Ati-Atihan Festival
Ati-Atihan Festival
The name Ati-Atihan means "make-believe Atis. " It has been known as the wildest among Philippine fiestas. The Ati-Atihan is a festival in honour of the Santo Niño. During the last three days of this week-long festival (fiesta), a parade is characteristic. A colourful happening with celebrants who paint their faces in many different ways and who are dressed in the most outstanding costumes.
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Published at 2018-02-20 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Culture, Entertainment
Tags: Ati-Atihan, Festival
Ati-Atihan Festival
Ati-Atihan Festival
The Ati-Atihan Festival is a feast held annually in January in honor of the Santo Niño (Infant Jesus), concluding on the third Sunday, in the town of Kalibo, Aklan in the island of Panay, Philippines. The name Ati-Atihan means "to be like Atis" or "to make believe Atis", the local name for the Aeta aborigines who first settled in Panay Island and other parts of the archipelago.
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Published at 2018-02-20 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Culture, Documentary, Entertainment
Tags: Ati-Atihan, Festival
How Ati-Atihan Festival Honours the Philippines' Indigenous Peoples
How Ati-Atihan Festival Honours the Philippines' Indigenous Peoples
You can try your very best to remain a spectator as the darkened faces and vibrant costumes gyrate their way down the city streets, but sooner or later you’re bound to be one with the energized crowd. The whole city is saturated with an almost palpable spirit, invigorated by powerful drum beats, enthusiastic people, and booze-infused merrymaking.
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Published at 2018-02-06 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Culture, Documentary
Tags: Ati-Atihan, Festival, indigenous
Ati-Atihan: A Guide to the Philippines' Biggest Festival
Ati-Atihan: A Guide to the Philippines' Biggest Festival
If you’re interested in getting the ultimate Filipino fiesta experience, then Kalibo’s Ati-Atihan festival is a must. Believed to be around 800 years old, it was celebrated by the Aetas of Panay and the newly settled Malays from Borneo, long before there was an archipelagic Philippines to speak of. Today it is recognized as the “Mother of all Philippine festivals” and is a week-long celebration that people from all over visit the city to get a taste of.
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Published at 2018-02-04 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Culture, Entertainment
Tags: Ati-Atihan, Festival, Kalibo
Top Things to See and Do During Ati-Atihan Festival, Philippines
Top Things to See and Do During Ati-Atihan Festival, Philippines
Known as the ‘Mother of All Filipino Festivals‘ in the Southeast Asian country, the Ati-Atihan Festival is another grand and joyful celebration that adventure-seeking locals and foreigners shouldn’t dare miss. Held every January in Kalibo, Aklan, it’s a jam-packed, week-long festival driven by powerful drum beats (and street performances), enthusiastic crowds, and high-spirited ambience – to honour the Santo Niño (Child Jesus).
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Published at 2018-02-04 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Culture, Entertainment
Tags: Ati-Atihan, Festival, Kalibo