ATI OF GUIMARAS

LAND
TOPOGRAPHY- southeast of Panay and northwest
of negros in the western Visayan region of the
Philippines where Guimaras is located.

Vegetation- In the area where soil is favorable,

vegetation and woods are dense. But, in the
limestone part are very high in shrubs, grasses, and
sturdy.

Territory- Ati consider their land as an area where

they can reside and live.

Population- as of 2008, according to NCIP that

there were a less than a thousand ati in guimaras.
People
Origin- they are fisherfolks coming from the
bigger island of Panay and Negros, who
discover the rich marine life in the island.

Dwelling- Ati houses are generally far from each other

and most of it is made with light material.
 People
Celebrations- festivities and celebration require a reliable
source of funds.

Traditional clothes- for the Ati people there was no

distinct about informal and formal clothes.
 Material culture

Sig-angan (cooking area) Kitchen or work area Chair

 Religious Life
• Ati of Guimaras only recognizes unseen forces from the natural world.
• They believed that the death and sickness of children are generally ascribed to unseen spirits.
• Healing rituals.

• Pagdiwata
• The Panagda and the Panul-ong.
Traditional Artforms
• The Ati people's aesthetic sense is the absence of complex forms, whether it
be in dance, literature, or music.
Contemporary society

• Modern life of Ati in Guimaras could be a complex and multifaceted topic. The Ati individuals, an innate
gather within the Philippines, have confronted various challenges and changes in later times.

• In Guimaras, like in numerous other parts of the nation, modernization and advancement have brought both
positive and negative impacts to the Ati community. On one hand, progressed get to to instruction,
healthcare, and innovation has given modern openings for the Ati individuals to improve their quality of
life. They presently have superior get to to data, communication, and assets that were already restricted.

• Be that as it may, these progressions have moreover come about in social changes and social abberations
inside the Ati community. The convergence of advanced impacts has driven to a slow disintegration of
conventional hones, convictions, and dialects. The more youthful era is progressively uncovered to standard
culture, which can in some cases lead to a misfortune of social character and a sense of having a place.
• Besides, the Ati individuals frequently confront separation and marginalization in society. In spite
of endeavors to advance inclusivity and rise to rights, they still encounter challenges in getting to
fundamental administrations, work openings, and political representation. This may sustain a
cycle of destitution and prevent their by and large advancement.

• It is important to note that there are continuous activities to address these issues and empower the
Ati community. Nearby organizations, government organizations, and non-governmental
organizations are working together to advance social conservation, give business openings, and
advocate for the rights of the Ati individuals.

• In conclusion, the contemporary life of Ati in Guimaras may be a energetic and advancing scene.
Whereas progressions in innovation and advancement have brought certain benefits, they have
moreover postured challenges to the conservation of Ati culture and the in general well-being of
the community. Endeavors to address these challenges and advance inclusivity are significant in
guaranteeing a more evenhanded and feasible future for the Ati individuals in Guimaras.