Dinagyang is one of the Philippines' major festivals — a cultural and religious celebration in honor of the Sto ... Established in 1969, it drew inspiration from Aklan's Ati-Atihan and Cebu's Sinulog, ...

This secular and cultural festival coincides with the Fiesta Señor, a Roman Catholic feast honoring the Santo Niño de Cebu – a religious ... Aklan province’s Ati-Atihan Festival and Iloilo ...

The final day features a grand procession, religious Mass, and blessing ceremonies. Thousands gather for this powerful display of faith and cultural pride, marking the festival’s conclusion. The ...

Days before the celebration of Ati-Atihan Festival 2025, the Municipality of Kalibo released the full list of activities for residents and tourists. From January 10 to 19, the province of Aklan will ...

A religious procession is also held in honor of Sto Niño ... Kalibo is known not only for its merry making and street dancing during Ati-atihan but also for the delicate piña weaving and talibong ...

Once a pagan festival but now a religious celebration, the Ati-Atihan Festival sees participants color themselves black and wear ethnic costumes. They also don ethnic headdresses, carry indigenous ...

Iloilo readily identified its version of the Ati-Atihan as its brainchild ... Besides the cultural and religious elements, the Dinagyang Festival features various exhibits showcasing the best of ...

there will be a religious procession and torch parade at 3:00 p.m. along Kalibo streets and a closing liturgy rite at 9:00 p.m. The Kalibo Señor Santo Niño Ati-atihan activities for this year will ...

The Ati-Atihan Festival, a national celebration held every January, is conducted as a tribute to the Santo Niño in various parts of the Philippines. In Kalibo, Aklan, it is accompanied by lively and ...