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Atiatihan 2023 🍻🎉

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Highlight from my first day of Ati-Atihan Festivities in Kalibo, Aklan. This was year 2 celebrating the “Mother of Philippine Festivals”, and no regrets. Traveled here solo, and met up with friends and new friends who were all really accomodating. Plus, free drinks everywhere!

The Ati-Atihan Festival is a feast held annually in January in honor of the Santo Niño (Infant Jesus), Held on the third Sunday, in the town of Kalibo Philippines in the island of Panay originally came from Batan, Aklan, then adopted later by some neighboring towns. The name Ati-Atihan means "to be like Atis" or "to make believe Atis", the local name for the Aeta aborigines who first settled in Panay Island and other parts of the archipelago. 

The Ati-Atihan Festival is a feast held annually in January in honor of the Santo Niño (Infant Jesus), Held on the third Sunday, in the town of Kalibo Philippines in the island of Panay originally came from Batan, Aklan, then adopted later by some neighboring towns. The name Ati-Atihan means “to be like Atis” or “to make believe Atis”, the local name for the Aeta aborigines who first settled in Panay Island and other parts of the archipelago.

We are back after 6 years! Hala Bira Ati-atihan! #atiatihan #aklan #kalibo #morefuninthephilippines (at Kalibo) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7j2oLJl639/?igshid=1hnqn94i1akrf

Celebrating the Mother of all festivals in the Philippines Ati-atihan! Viva Sr. Sto. Niño!🙌🏻 #kalibo #atiatihan #atiatihan2020 (at Kalibo) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7iPQckAZDg/?igshid=u6n8r4ioqr4h

2020 KALIBO ATI-ATIHAN FESTIVAL CONTEST . . . . #KaliboAtiAtihanFestival2020 #AtiAtihanFestival #KaliboAtiAtihanFestival #AtiAtihanFestival2020 #AtiAtihan #Festival #Kalibo #Aklan #Philippines #Festivities #Celebration #Mardigras #Tradition #Culture #Tourism #PhilippineTourism #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines #Costume #FestivalCostume #FestivalAttire #igersdaily #instagood #like #follow #photography #SantoNiño #SrStoNiño #Catholics #Religion #Christian (at Pastrana Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7fs25Jnpbd/?igshid=c991ntae812f

“PAEAPAK” One of the traditions and really a must during the festivities of Ati-atihan! Paeapak or paapak is a quick pray-over session wherein volunteers would allow the image of Sr. Sto. Niño TL “walk on you”. It is believed that once the Niño blesses you through Paeapak, you will not get tired nor get sick throughout your activities for the festival. All efforts in dedication to the blessed Sto. Niño will be blessed, and you will not get sick even if heavy rains would pour down on the procession. This is where the battle cry “Hala Bira, Puwera Pasma!!!” came from. Devotees would brave the scorching sun or heavy downpours with confidence that the blessed Sr. Sto. Niño would protect them from sickness or harm! ✨VIVA KAY SR. STO. NIÑO!!!🎉✨ #Kalibo #Atiatihan #KaliboAtiatihan #KaliboAtiatihan2020 #Paeapak #StoNiño #SrStoNiño #VivaKaySrStoNiño!!! (at Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Kalibo, Aklan) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7c8p0SnKlP/?igshid=qgg5wm8yi1iq

Aklan 2020 (01-15-2020) ung nanunuod/nakikinig ka lang dun sa mga banda tapos nagkakaroon ka ng imaginary stick tapos tambol tambol ka din sa hangin. hahah iba ung energy #atiatihan #01152020 (at Pastrana Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7Yxuw9pC9E/?igshid=dbvoiecc0zc9

It was a good day to visit, warm and melancholy. 💙

closets & boxes 🎞️

— Going through my old wardrobe at home annnd no feeling quite like the nostalgia and the embarrassment. Preparing atiatihan outfit I once wore made my self disintegrate 😂

Not until this real life sunk in. 🫧

“You’re never too old to play dress up.” ✨ Posting most of the looks from Ati-Atihan last week because it was a pro👏🏼cess👏🏼 and I really miss getting to dress up like this everyday 😛 . I just moved back to Manila last night and even though my time in Kalibo was one for the books, I’m excited and ready to continue to step out of my comfort zone and see what God has in store for me next!! . Btw, my #AtiAtihan (aka my week long going away party 😜) VLOG is now on YouTube! Sound on, friends! 🔊🔊🔊 https://www.instagram.com/p/BtAFsrDFU7B/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2a4r91x0gw4e

Vibrant K! #instapic #instapost #instalike #instafollow #likeforlike #like4like #follow4follow #followforfollow #tagsforlike #tagsforfollow #doubletap #doubletapforlike #iloilocity #philippines #atiatihan2019 #atiatihan (at New Washington, Aklan) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs49zi3lGY4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=uj8o2z9x4ol8

#hydrokalibo #hydrokaliboxelectricfusion4 #atiatihan2019 #atiatihan (at Kalibo) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs2OX_EhAta/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13m9xmb3q7dil

BORACAY CELEBRATES THE ATI-ATIHAN FESTIVAL & HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT

BORACAY CELEBRATES THE ATI-ATIHAN FESTIVAL & HERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT

Boracay, the country’s number one island destination during the reopening on October 26, 2018 after six months of rehabilitation. Watch vlog here.

One of the best times to visit Boracay, the country’s number one island destination, is during the Ati-Atihan Festival when the weather is warm and the atmosphere is festive. Get a piece of paradise while witnessing the Aklanons celebrate this annual…

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Health Cube's PINAS, MAGPASIKAT CHAMPIONS! 🏆🥇🎉 #atiatihan #piyestangmilenyal #teamblue #backofficeteam (at Health Cube Medical Clinics) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrB99eVA2Lg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=wl53exiqmhn0

Sa kadugayon ang importante na TIGAYON! #atiatihan #atiatihan2019 #aklan #KALIBO (at Plaza, Kalibo, Aklan) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs7K3KgBBKg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1u7umd69899lm