A 13th century (c.1200 A.D.) 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. Datu Puti, Makatunaw's chief minister made a trade with the natives and bought the plains for a golden salakot, brass basins and bales of cloth. For the wife of the Ati chieftain, they gave a very long necklace. Feasting and festivities followed soon after. Some time later, the Ati people were struggling with famine as the result of a bad harvest. They were forced to descend from their mountain village into the settlement below, to seek the generosity of the people who now lived there. The Datus obliged and gave them food. In return, the Ati danced and sang for them, grateful for the gifts they had been given.
The misoln 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.
Kalibo's way of celebrating the Ati-atihan
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 island and town of Kalibo, Aklan in the Philippines. The name "Ati-Atihan" means "to be like Aetas" or "make believe Ati's." Aetas were the primary settlers in the islands according to history books. They too are the earliest settlers of Panay Island where the province of Aklan is situated.
The festival consists of tribal dance, music, accompanied by indigenous costumes and weapons, and parade along the street. Christians, and non-Christians observe this day with religious processions. It has inspired many other Philippine Festivals including the Sinulog Festival of Cebu and Dinagyang of Iloilo, both adaptations of the Kalibo Ati-Atihan Festival.
Schedule of activities - Kalibo Ati-atihan 2013
9-DAY NOVENA
January 11 to 20, 2013
4 PM Cathedral Parish of Saint John the Baptist
Faithful pay homage to the Señor Santo Niño de Kalibo for a nine-day devotional novena in the Cathedral Parish of Saint John the Baptist, marking the start of the religious celebration of the glorious Sto. Niño Ati-Atihan festival.
PAEAPAK
January 11 to 20, 2013
In front of Cathedral Parish of Saint John the Baptist
A unique age-old Christian tradition where a Catholic priest or a lay minister rubs all parts of a devotee’s body with the image of the miraculous Señor Santo Niño de Kalibo. It attracts devotees from all faiths worldwide for it is believed to heal both body and soul.
MUTYA AG LAKAN IT KALIBO ATI-ATIHAN 2013 GRAND PAGEANT FINALE AND CORONATION NIGHT
January 11, 2013
7 PM ABL Sports and Cultural Center
Eagerly awaited grand finale where equally young and talented finalists in the running to be crowned the Mutya ag Lakan it Kalibo Ati-Atihan 2013. A mix of beauty and brains, twenty-four aspirants will fulfill their dreams in an evening of glamour and star-studded coronation night.
AKLAN FESTIVALS PARADE
January 14, 2013
1 PM Major Streets of Kalibo
A celebration of the diverse, fascinating and captivating Aklan’s ‘One Town, One Festival’ in a street parade of contingent, making this event exciting, where it showcases the different colors and cultures of the 17 towns of Aklan.
GMA KAPUSO ATI-ATIHAN NIGHT
January 14, 2013
6 PM Kalibo Pastrana Park
Feel the spirit of Ati-Atihan with live performances of your favorite Kapuso stars. Enjoy and watch as GMA network is set to showcase the rising actors and actresses in the Kapuso Night.
KALIBO ATI-ATIHAN TRADE FAIR
January 14 to 20, 2013
8 AM to 10 PM Kalibo Pastrana Park
Shop for premium quality Aklanon products made from world-class woven piña and other fiber-based crafts such as abaca, raffia and nito. Marvel at the exhibit showcase of the finest clay materials handcrafted by local artisans, delicacies and ornamental plants.
AKLANON VISUAL ARTS EXHIBIT
January 14 to 20, 2013
8 AM to 5 PM Museo it Akean
An exhibit by established and upcoming Aklanon artists featuring over a hundred art works depicting the cultural and historical richness of the province of Aklan.
KALIBO ATI-ATIHAN STREET BAZAAR
January 14 to 22, 2013
8 AM to 11 PM Veterans Avenue
A day-and-night street bazaar with a wide array of products by local entrepreneurs for sale at affordable and bargain prices.
KAEAN-AN SA PLAZA
January 14 to 20, 2013
4 PM to 1 AM Kalibo Pastrana Park (Basketball Court)
A weeklong food event that offers a sumptuous array of fast foods and culinary specialties of local restaurants and hotels with acoustic bands for music lovers.
HALA BIRA ATI-ATIHAN NIGHTS
January 14 to 20, 2013
4 PM to 1 AM Kalibo Magsaysay Park
A never-ending excitement of snake-dancing, revelry of foods and drinks with nightly concerts by national and local bands.
AKLAN HIGANTE CONTEST
January 17, 2013
1 PM Major Streets of Kalibo-Kalibo Pastrana Park
A parade of Higantes and individuals dressed in giant ecological tourism-themed images. Through the years, the most beautiful and impressive Higantes designed by the municipalities of Aklan, make their way in the Kalibo Ati-Atihan festival.
SADSAD PAGPASAEAMAT KAY SR. STO. NINO
January 18, 2013
Major Streets of Kalibo
The true spirit of devotion to Señor Santo Niño de Kalibo by socio-civic groups, balikbayans, religious and people from all walks of life.
DAWN PENITENTIAL PROCESSION
January 19, 2013
4 AM Major Streets of Kalibo-Cathedral Parish of Saint John the Baptist
Praying of the rosary by devotees and pilgrims before the Ati-Atihan festival music rises into a crescendo.
TRIBAL, MODERN, BALIK-ATI AND INDIVIDUAL ATI-ATIHAN CONTEST
January 19, 2013
8 AM to 5 PM Major Streets of Kalibo
Street dancing contest comes alive with tribe members dress up in their vibrant and colorful costumes, their bodies and faces painted with soot as they dance to the unique Ati-Atihan beat of the drums.
TRANSFER OF SANTO NINO IMAGE AND PILGRIMS’ MASS
January 20, 2013
6:30 AM to 9 AM Cathedral Parish of Saint John the Baptist grounds
“Musyon ga Santo Niño ag ga Ati-Ati Kita”
Concelebrated Pilgrims’ Mass offering where devotees, guests and tourists flock in solidarity with Ati-Atihan tribes as they take part in the highest form of Catholic workship, the High Mass celebration.
RELIGIOUS PROCESSION AND DANCE
January 20, 2013
3 PM to 9 PM Major Streets of Kalibo-Cathedral Parish of Saint John the Baptist
“Pagsapoe, Pagpaeapak, Pagpangamuyo ag Pagpasaeamat kay Santo Niño, Pag Bendisyon ni Santo Niño, Paghatud kay Santo Niño”
Praise dancing of Ati-Atihan tribes and visitors for hours together with beautifully adorned Señor Santo Niño de Kalibo ‘caros’ and devotees carrying Santo Niño image and bamboo torches.
PAGPADUNGOG
January 20, 2013
7 PM Kalibo Magsaysay Park
The finale and last hurrah of the weeklong Ati-Atihan festival. Winners of the Ati-Atihan contest give their ‘last’ energy as they receive their prizes from Kasafi and the local government of Kalibo.
Source: www.kaliboatiatihan.ph
The Sadsad Festivity
Aklan Festivals Showcase (17 Municipalities)
Pagdayaw sa Senor Sto. Niño
Aklan Higante Parade
Sadsad Pasaeamat kay Senor Sto. Niño
The Sayaw Ritual
Scene of a yearly celebration in honor of Sto. Nino held every third week of January, popularly known worldwide as Ati-Atihan. So called because Aklanons, domestic and foreign tourists, wipe soot on their faces and done ethnic paraphernalia and masquerade around town as Negritos and make merry and dance in the streets to the beat of ambulant ethnic troubadours.
A sea of humanity in cadence with black soot “ati” performing rituals, all in. A combined word of “Pasalamat Pinaagi sa Sayaw”.
Mutya ag Lakan it Kalibo Ati-atihan
24 Mutya ag Lakan it Kalibo Ati-Atihan 2013 finalists named
Twenty-four finalists for the Mutya ag Lakan it Kalibo Ati-Atihan 2013 have been chosen.
They will compete in the grand pageant night on January 11, 2013, according to festival organizer Kalibo Sto. Nino Ati-Atihan Foundation, Inc. (Kasafi).
The finalists were selected from 40 contestants for the 3rd edition of the Kalibo Ati-Atihan beauty pageant scheduled to take place in Gov. Augusto B. Legaspi Sports and Cultural Center here.
Out of 21 aspirants, the 12 beautiful Mutya it Kalibo Ati-Atihan finalists selected are Riza Lucing (New Buswang, Kalibo, Aklan, 18), Lailani Sualog (Poblacion, Malay, Aklan, 18), Rosalie Arcenio (Camanci Norte, Numancia, Aklan, 16), Sherame Jardeleza (Estancia, Kalibo, Aklan, 19), Ma. Theressa Vanessa Dela Cruz (Poblacion, Kalibo, Aklan, 23) and Merrie Joy Montalbo (Dongon West, Numancia, Aklan, 17).
Other finalists are Jane Escalona (Bulwang, Numancia, Aklan, 21), Evelyn Teston (Tigayon, Kalibo, Aklan, 17), Harchelyn Joy Agudon (Poblacion, Kalibo, Aklan, 18), Ivy Charresse Vega (Poblacion, New Washington, Aklan, 16), Karla Jane Gallardes (Poblacion, Balete, Aklan, 22) and Janine Marie Pedrosa (Calimbajan, Makato, Aklan, 21).
The 12 Lakan it Kalibo Ati-Atihan finalists, out of 19 aspirants, are David Matthew Bunganay (Camanci, Batan, Aklan, 16), Edross Taay (Tigayon, Kalibo, Aklan, 19), Clyde Vincent Briones (Estancia, Kalibo, Aklan, 21), Charrls Cris Dagohoy (New Buswang, Kalibo, Aklan, 20), Joseph Ibadlit (Laguinbanua West, Numancia, Aklan, 21) and Satinder Pal Ghai (Ibajay, Aklan, 19).
Other finalists are Jasper Cahilig (Balusbos, Malay, Aklan, 16), Ryan Jay Rampola (Polo, Banga, Aklan, 19), Riedgbelle Jhecz Maglaqui (Tinigao, Kalibo, Aklan, 19), Jan Vic Basia (Poblacion, Kalibo, Aklan, 17), Aaron Jay Fernandez (Feliciano, Balete, Aklan, 20) and Jy Lee Kevin Tang (Dumga, Makato, Aklan, 20).
Kasafi chairman Albert Menez said preliminary competitions will be held in Boracay Garden Resort on December 15 for the Swimsuit and Swimwear and on December 21 in Kalibo Pastrana Park for the candidates’ talent performance.
The finale competition and the crowning of Mutya ag Lakan it Kalibo Ati-Atihan will take on January 11, 2013.
Ati-atihan Folk song Literature
stone on bottles reverberate in the air during the celebration.
Monotonous and pulsating, the music blasts a while then stops to
wait for a response from others. Drums beat continuously and
everyone talks and shouts,
HALA BIRA, PUERA PASMA!
Acknowledgement
This blog would not be possible without the support of some people. I would like to express my gratitude to the following persons for helping me create my blog as part of the midterm examination in World Literature. The following persons are:
Joeblas Diaz
Ana Mia Clasiete
John Abraham Tabuena
Emmanuel Dubria
Ati-atihan Festival
Ati-atihan is lively
Wherein all people's faces are dirty
Celebrating the feast of the Sto. Nino
Since the time of the Ati
Ati-atihan is the mother of all festival
Wherein there are a lot of carnival
Making Ati-atihan memories
Is the best thing about the festival
Aklanos are all street dancing
While foreigners are all clapping
So lets join Ati-atihan
And make the festival always amazing
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