The Ati-Atihan Festival is a festival in the Philippines that blends local traditions with Christian themes, honoring the Santo Niño (the infant Jesus) and commemorating Panay Island’s original inhabitants, the Atis. It features religious processions, street parades, and vibrant celebrations. It is most prominently held in Kalibo, the capital of the Aklan province. The festival takes place in January and culminates on the third Sunday of the month. One of the key elements of the festival is sadsad, a street dancing parade and a distinctive dancing style.
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