Group 5 Mapeh

Ati atihan festival

Crisel Rose R Jabay

-visual aid(PowerPoint)
-Festival information

Basic festival dance performer

OoJessu llesis
Deb Bustamante
Darvien Faith Batislaon
Justin kim Prosia
Origin of Ati atihan festival
Ati-atihan means ‘making like Atis,’ that is, pretending to
be like the aboriginal natives that once inhabited Aklan.
This involves smearing oneself with soot to darken the
skin and dressing up in tribal finery.
The festival consists of religious processions and street-
parades, showcasing themed floats, dancing groups
wearing colorful costumes, marching bands, and people
sporting face and body paints.The start of the procession
is signaled by drums and whistles, and later punctuated
by shouts of “Hala Bira!”
Place of origin
The Ati-Atihan Festival has its roots in the indigenous Ati
people of the Philippine island of Panay.
Religious figure Honored
Santo Niño (Holy Child or Infant Jesus)
Month celebrated
: 3rd Sunday of January
Why they are celebrated
To firstly honour the Santo Nino (baby Jesus)
Religious Festival – is a festival by a certain or specific
group of churches or religions.
Example: Ati-atihan festival
Non-religious Festival – is a festival with a group of
people, community due to tradition and culture..
Example: Kadayawan

The Kadayawan Festival is among the so-called non-

religious festivals because it is a celebration of the
bountiful harvest and the rich cultural heritage of Davao
City in the Philippines. It is not associated with any
particular religion or religious event, despite some
influences from indigenous beliefs and practices.
The Ati-Atihan Festival is among the so-called religious
festivals because it is a celebration of the Santo Niño,
which is a religious icon in the Philippines. The festival is
also known as the Feast of the Sto. Niño and is held in
honor of the Infant Jesus, locally known as the Santo
Niño.
The festival’s costumes