KALIBO, Philippines – Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) planning to go home for the festive season may want to have the world famous Ati-Atihan religious and cultural festival in Kalibo, Aklan, which kicks off on Jan. 2, in their itinerary.
Aside from vibrant street dancing, festival goers to the annual event can have fun with the exotic spread of local delicacies, best bargains, music, and the wild chants of “Hala Bira, Pwera Pasma,” to celebrate the locals’ faith and reverence to Señor Sto Niño de Kalibo.
Ati-Atihan Fest culminates on January 20.
Independent news portal Rappler reported that highlighting the colorful cultural festivities are:
• Hala Bira Ati-Atihan Nights in Kalibo Magsaysay Park (January 14-20); and
• Hydro Kalibo x Electric Fusion 4 in Goding Ramos Park (January 18-19) that will be hosting Pinoy bands – crossing all genres, and featuring internationally-renowned DJs.
Haggling skills are also put to the test at the Ati-Atihan Bazaar along Veterans Avenue; while local delicacies in Kaean-an sa Plasa at Kalibo Pastrana Park covered court can be relished from January 14-20.
There is also the young women of Aklan in “Mutya it Kalibo Ati-Atihan’ festival pageant on January 11 at Governor Augusto B Legaspi Sports and Cultural Center.
