Last Hurrah at the Ati-atihan

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on a scientific expedition..

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walking towards progress...

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sun sets for one last time in the year 2011..

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coconut trees, a woman and a reflecting dining table..(explored, frontpage)

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an everyday scene from the backwaters.. (explored)

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waiting to be released...

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let us go play among the clouds..

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as the sun rises, so does the splendor

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The Mighty Twenty

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There’s no better way to show how much fun one can have in the Philippines than through our local celebrations we call fiestas.  Most of the festivities are concentrated during the early months of the year – Aklan’s Ati-atihan, and Cebu’s Sinulog are scheduled during the first month of the calendar year which makes January the month for the most anticipated fiestas of the year.

First up is the Ati-atihan Festival of Aklan.  With different versions of the celebration across the province Ibajay, Makato, etc, the most popular of which would still be that of it’s city proper – Kalibo. Here’s the official Ati-atihan schedule of activities to help you make the most of the last day of celebration.  Hala bira!

       Ati-Atihan Festival Schedule 2012

     c/o the Provincial Governor’s Office

Pahilot/Paeapak at Kalibo Cathedral

A unique age-old faith healing rite of the miraculous Santo Nino of Kalibo that attracts devotees world-wide for curing diseases

Ati-atihan Bazaar at the Veteran’s Avenue

8:00am to 11:00pm

A day and night market with a wide array of products for sale at affordable prices.

Kalibo Ati-atihan Products Expo 2012

8:30am to 7:30pm at the Pastrana Park

Showcases beautiful ornamental plants and quality Aklanon products made from pina, abaca, raffia, nito and clay materials handcrafted by local artisans.

Kaean-an sa Plaza at the Pastrana Park

The food festival offers a sumptuous array of fast foods and different culinary specialties from Aklanon, Filipino to International culinary specialties.

Magsaysay Park Food, Drinks and Party Festival at Magsaysay Park

A never-ending excitement of “snake-dancing” and partying with the rumbling and energetic music of live bands and appetizing food and drinks served at surrounding kiosks.

Visual Art Exhibit at Museo it Akean

January 10-16

An exhibit of awe-inspiring paintings and sculptures created by members of the Aklan visual arts center.

Kapistahan ni Senor Santo Nino

Feast day of the Holy Child Santo  Nino

Religious Procession at the town plaza-major streets-Kalibo Cathedral

“Praise dancing” of Ati-atihan tribes, Aklanons and guests for hours together with beautifully adorned Sto Nino “caros” and devotees carrying the Sto Nino image and bamboo torches.

Pagpadungog 7pm at Magsaysay Park

The finale and last hurrah of the three-weeklong festival. Winners of the ATi-atihan contest are announced.

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