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The Ati-Atihan Festival
held annually in January in honor of the Santo
Niño (Infant Jesus),
concluding on the third Sunday, in the island and
town of Kalibo, Aklan in the Philippines.
The name Ati-Atihan means "to be like Atis" or "make
believe Ati's".
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The people attend masses for the Santo Niño, and benefit
dances sponsored by government organizations.
The formal opening mass emphasizes the festival’s
religious event.
The procession begins with a rhythmic drumbeats, and
dances parading along the street. The second day begins at
dawn with a rosary procession, which ends with a
community mass, and procession.
The phrase "Hala Bira! Pwera Pasma!" is originally
associated with the Sto. Nino Ati-Atihan Festival as the
revelers and devotees keep on going with the festivities all
over the town from morning to the wee hours of the next
morning, rain or shine, for one week or even more.
They believe that the miraculous Child Jesus will protect
them from harm and illness. The highlight of the festival
occurs on the last day, the third Sunday of January, when
groups representing different tribes compete for tourists'
attention and prizes.
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