Ati-Atihan Festival

In Kalibo, Aklan the most popular Festival here in the Paradise Philippines is celebrated and also one of the oldest and that is Ati-Atihan Festival. It is celebrated annually in the third Sunday of January. This traditional Fiesta is a tribute to their patron saint Santo Niño.

They flood the streets with their body painted black and bright costumes, it is to have said that its the wildest among the Paradise Philippines Festivals.

Before starting the prestigious event, there is a series of masses to be held for the Santo Niño or the Holy Child. The highlight of the festival is on the last day, with costumes of different elements like bamboo, leaves, feathers, shells, abaca, flowers, and many more.

They parade the Holy Child or Santo Niño with different outfits, and the winners of the said contest will be announced on the masquerade ball that signifies the end of the festival.