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JANUARY 15
OCACSTLIIHM
CATHOLICIS
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TAI-ATINHA
 ATI-
ATIHAN
ATI – ATIHAN
FESTIVAL
ATI – ATIHAN
FESTIVAL
DANCE
DANCE
WITH DANCE
FITNESS
ATI – ATIHAN
EXERCISE
FESTIVAL
DANCE
The Festival’s
Origins
The festival’s name means “to
be like the Ati’s” (also
called Aetas) and today, two
varying tales of the Ati-
Atihan’s roots are known.
In one version, the first Ati-Atihan
festival is said to have taken place when
the new Malay settlers, in celebration of
their peaceful agreement with the
island’s natives, colored their faces with
soot to resemble and honor the darker-
skinned Aetas.
 Participants adorn themselves in
elaborate costumes and paint their faces
to resemble the indigenous Ati warriors.
The streets of Kalibo come alive as
crowds joyfully dance with the spirited
locals, creating a spectacle of color and
sound.
History of Ati-atihan
Festivals:
The Philippines’
Wildest Fiesta
Marvel at the vibrant energy, rhythmic
drumbeats, and the spirited dances that
flood the streets of Kalibo, Aklan each
January. This isn’t just any festival; it’s
the Ati-Atihan, often dubbed as the
Philippines’ wildest and most jubilant
fiesta.
The Ati-Atihan is ultimately a grand
spectacle of dance, music, and
devotion. Participants, wearing
indigenous-inspired costumes, indulge
in rhythmic dance moves that mimic
the warriors of old.
 Cultural
Significance
And
Traditions
The Ati-Atihan Festival stands as a
proud, colorful testament to Filipino
heritage, a confluence of history,
culture, and spirituality. Celebrated
annually in January in Kalibo, Aklan,
Philippines.
Donning The Ati-atihan
Costume:
Significance Of The
Tribal Garb
Ati-Atihan festival costumes are
more than mere adornments;
they are symbolic armor that
pay homage to indigenous Ati
tribes.
Revelers cover themselves in
soot or wear blackface to
mimic the Aetas, indigenous
people of Panay island, as an
expression of respect and
unity.
Dance Rituals
And Parade
Routines
Central to the festival are the Ati-Atihan
dance rituals and parade routines, which
are exuberant displays of joy and piety.
Groups of dancers and musicians march
through the streets, their steps a complex
choreography that tells stories of the
island’s history and culture.
Central to the festival are the Ati-
Atihan dance rituals and parade
routines, which are exuberant displays
of joy and piety. Groups of dancers
and musicians march through the
streets, their steps a complex
choreography that tells stories of the
island’s history and culture
The Ati-Atihan Festival is thus
a pilgrimage for many, a
chance to express their
devoutness through the sensory
experiences of dance, music,
and communal participation.
 Community And
Identity
The Festival’s Role
In
Local Harmony
• Ati-Atihan plays a crucial role in
strengthening the community’s bond
and reaffirming their shared identity.
• The festival is a melting pot of both
indigenous and modern traditions
that reinforces a sense of belonging.
 Introducing the Target
Heart Rate
 Fitness Dance
 Calorie Body Intake
 Activity!!!!
Create a graphic
organizer about
Ati- Atihan