What is Ati Atihan Festival in the Philippines?

The Ati-Atihan festival is a Philippine festival held annually in January in honor of the Santo Niño (Holy Child or Infant Jesus) in several towns of the province of Aklan, Panay Island. The biggest celebration is held during the third Sunday of January in the town of Kalibo, the province’s capital.

How is Ati Atihan Festival celebrated?

Q: How is Ati Atihan Festival celebrated? A: Dubbed as the mother of all Philippine festivals, Ati-Atihan in Kalibo is among the biggest, colorful, and festive celebrations in honor of Santo Niño. It is also celebrated by the rhythmic beating of drums and traditional street dancing in January.

Why is Ati Atihan Festival celebrated?

Held in the town of Kalibo, the Ati-Atihan is a two-pronged celebration to firstly honour the Santo Nino (baby Jesus) and secondly to commemorate a peace pact between two warring tribes back in 1210.

What is the yell of the participants in Ati Atihan Festival?

They say the best way to enjoy the Ati-Atihan Festival is to free your spirit, let go of your inhibitions, and just dance to the beat and shout ‘hala bira purya pasma’ (an Aklanon phrase which means pour or dispense all means) or Viva kay Señor Santo Niño! This festival will definitely be one for the books.

What are the benefits of festival dance?

Health benefits of dancing

improved condition of your heart and lungs.
increased muscular strength, endurance and motor fitness.
increased aerobic fitness.
improved muscle tone and strength.
weight management.
stronger bones and reduced risk of osteoporosis.
better coordination, agility and flexibility.

Which festival was known as the mother of all Filipino festivals?

festival Ati Atihan
by Huub Lakerveld on MAR 07, 2019 Pin for later! The Filipino festival Ati Atihan held in January is commonly known as ‘the Mother of all Festivals’ in this archipelago of the Philippines. Given its age, this annually held fiesta in the city of Kalibo might even be called the grandmother.

What are the two types Philippine festivals?

Here are some of the biggest Philippine festivals you must experience:

Sinulog Festival – Cebu.
Ati-Atihan Festival – Aklan.
Dinagyang Festival – Iloilo City.
Pahiyas Festival – Lucban, Quezon.
Panagbenga Festival – Baguio City.
Lechon Festival – Batangas.
Kadayawan Festival – Davao City.
MassKara Festival – Bacolod.

What are the examples of non religious festivals?

EXAMPLES

PANAGBENGA FESTIVAL.
MASSKARA FESTIVAL.
KAAMULAN FESTIVAL.
KADAYAWAN FESTIVAL.

What are the five physical and mental benefits of dancing?

Dancing bolsters physical and mental health by helping to prevent falls, improve posture and flexibility, lift mood and ease anxiety. It’s also a fun activity that sharpens the mind, increases aerobic power and strength, builds social bonds, and can reduce pain and stiffness.

What is the relationship between Philippine festival and religion?

The tradition of the fiesta is an ancient one handed down from the many Spanish religious practices. Most fiestas are celebrated among patron saints and or the major events in the life of Jesus Christ and His Mother.

When is the Ati Atihan Festival 2022 in the Philippines?

The Ati Atihan Festival 2022 is the mother of all Philippine Festivals held annually in the month of January Third Sunday in the Capital of Aklan, Kalibo. The festival is Celebrated in honor of the Sto. Nino (Child Jesus), the festival is lively, colorful and it’s a week-long fiesta!

Why is Ati Atihan important to the Filipinos?

As a brief history lesson, our indigenous forefathers were pagans before the Spanish colonizers introduced Christianism to them. That’s why Ati-Atihan is a mix of pagan and Catholic traditions – a blend of foreign culture and our own Filipino lifestyle. Ati-Atihan is one of the greatest and most colorful festivals in the country.

What do they call the street parade at Ati Atihan?

The street parade is known as “Sadsad”, which is also what the locals call their way of dancing where the foot is momentarily dragged along the ground in tune to the beat played by the marching bands. Even though the festival was given a Christian meaning, the tradition of people painting their face and body, in honor of the Aeta, has continued.

What is the significance of the ATI Festival?

The Ati Festival hold a strong religious importance among the peoples. The faith healing process starts in the festival in which catholic rub the devotee body and the images of the child Jesus (santo nino) on the human body.