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A IS FOR: ATI-ATIHAN

One of the Philippines’ largest festivals, is a vibrant celebration held in honour of the Santo Niño (Infant Jesus), which takes place in several towns of Aklan province in Panay Island every January. It involves colourful costumes, street dancing and parades tthat usually last an entire week. The biggest festivities happen on the third Sunday of January in the capital town of Kalibo. “Ati-atihan” means “to imitate (the local name of the Aetas, the first settlers of Panay Island)”.

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