Ati-Atihan in Aklan Schedule of Activities 2008

SPIRITUAL STREET DANCING

 

1st week of January to 3^rd Sunday of January

 

Principal Streets of the Ati-Atihan town of Kalibo.

 

The true spirit of Ati-atihan. An act of piety to ensure miracle for barren women to bear children, heal the body from maladies beyond medical remedy, prosperity in business or simply dance for fun and excitement.

 

 

 

9-DAY NOVENA

 

January 12-20, 2008 Kalibo Cathedral

 

A traditional religious activity in reverence to the Sto. Niño where believers pledge vows in exchange of blessings and supplications and is gaining worldwide recognition and acceptance for its miracle of healing.

 

 

 

HALA BIRA ATI-ATIHAN NIGHTS

 

January 14-20, 2008 Magsaysay Park

 

Experience an unforgettable and endless dancing and partying with the rumbling and energetic music of live bands starting in the early evening till the wee hours of the morning. Join the crowd in the almost never-ending excitement- of “snake-dancing and enjoy the appetizing food and drinks served at kiosks in and around the park.

 

 

 

ATI-ATIHAN PRODUCTS SHOWCASE

 

January 14 -20, 2008

 

(8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.) Pastrana Park

 

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

 

 

 

KAEAN-AN SA PLAZA (Food Fest)

 

January 14-20, 2008 (9:00a.m.-12mn)

 

The perfect place to re-energize ourselves.  The Food Festival at the town plaza presents fast foods of different culinary specialties from Aklanon, Filipino to international culinary cuisines.

 

 

 

VISUAL ART EXHIBIT

 

January 14-20, 2008, Museo it Akean

 

Awe-inspiring paintings and sculptures created by members of the Aklan Visual Arts Association adding vibrance to the various museum pieces for your eyes to feast on.

 

 

 

“SADSAD PANAAD”

 

January 14-15, 2008 (2:00 p.m.)

 

Principal Streets of the Ati-atihan Town of Kalibo

 

A parade of students from the different schools in Aklan in their indigenous costumes together with the float of the beautiful Mutya it Kalibo Ati-atihan

 

 

 

HIGANTE PARADE & AKLAN FESTIVAL SHOWDOWN

 

January 16, 2008 (2:00 p.m.)

 

Principal Streets of the Ati-Atihan town of Kalibo.

 

A colorful parade of the festival winners and Sto. Niño devotees from the 17 towns of Aklan highlighted by the giant images of cultural and historical significance.

 

 

 

PAHILOT OR PAEAPAK

 

January 16-20, 2008 Kalibo Cathedral

 

A unique age-old faith healing rite of the miraculous Sto. Niño of Kalibo that attracted devotees worldwide for curing diseases.

 

 

 

BARTER OF PANAY REENACTMENT

 

January 2008

 

The legendary reenactment of the arrival of ten (10) Datus and the Purchase of Panay from the Aetas by the Malays.  Witness the origin of the Mother of All Festivals unfold before your eyes and its evolution into the present day praisefest.

 

 

 

MUTYA IT KALIBO ATI-ATIHAN CORONATION PAGEANT

 

January 2008

 

Coronation of the festival’s most beautiful and talented maiden with cultural presentation to add color to the event.

 

 

 

3 DAYS FINAL HURRAH

 

January 18-20, 2008 Major Streets of Kalibo

 

Experience 3 days and nights of jubilating revelry with soot-smeared Akeanons, local and foreign tourist dancing local and foreign tourist dancing in wild abandon to the defeaning sound of numerous drums, cymbals and lyres shouting, “Hala Bira Puera Pasma! Viva kay Señor Sto. Niño. Viva!’

 

 

 

ATI-ATIHAN CONTEST

 

January 19, 2008 (7:00 a.m.) Major Streets of Kalibo

 

Tribal and modern groups, Balik-Ati tribes and individually costumed participants dance on the streets to the beat of the drums and lyre in their vibrant and colorful costumes.

 

 

 

BLESSING OF CHILDREN

 

January 19, 2008 (11:00 a.m.)

 

Children of different ages gather for the traditional blessing to honor the Holy Child officiated by the Bishop of Kalibo

 

 

 

DEVOTEES DAWN ROSARY & PROCESSION

 

January 19, 2008 (4:00 a.m.) Kalibo Cathedral

 

Pray the dawn rosary with devotees and pilgrims.  A moment of deep silence before the festival music rises into a crescendo.

 

 

 

FIREWORKS DISPLAY

 

January 19, 2008(11:00 p.m.) Magsaysay Park

 

A spectacular display of colorful fireworks in the eve of the Ati-atihan’s big day.  See the most dazzling show of thousands of vibrant lights as they pierce the night sky.

 

 

 

TRANSFER OF STO. NIÑO IMAGE

 

January 20, 2008 (6:30 a.m.) Kalibo Cathedral to Pastrana Park

 

The traditional transfer of the venerated miraculous image of Sto. Niño image of Sto. Niño of Kalibo from the Kalibo Cathedral to Pastrana Park for the field mass celebration.  Witness the applause of drums and lyre of Ati Tribes in reverence to the Sto. Niño.

 

 

 

PASAEAMAT

 

January 20, 2008(7:00 a.m.) Pastrana Park

 

A concelebrated field mass offering devotees, guests and tourists flock in solidarity with Ati-atihan Tribes as they take part in the highest form of Catholic worship to God.

 

 

 

TORCH PARADE & PROCESSION

 

January 20, 2008 (3:00 p.m.) Principal Streets of Kalibo,

 

Join the Ati-atihan groups parading for hours together with their beautifully adorned Sto. Niño Caros and devotees carrying Sto. Niño image and bamboo torches that create floods of lights beginning at the town plaza and ending at the Kalibo Cathedral

 

 

 

PAGPADUNGOG

 

  January 20, 2008 (7:00 p.m.)  Magsaysay Park

 

The finale and last hurrah of the three- weeklong festival.  After a day of street dancing and gastronomic feast in praise of the Sto. Niño winners of the Ati-atihan Contest give their last energy as they receive their awards