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FESTIVALS IN AKLAN

 

Ati-Atihan Festival

 

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A festival like no other, the event is Akeanon’s version of the Mardi Gras which has both historical and religious origins. It’s simply one of the most-awaited events of the year for every Akeanon from all over the world, a time to reunite, celebrate, and at the same time glorify the Child Jesus – Santo Niño.

Ati-Atihan is a season for Kalibonhons and Akeanons together with its guests to witness local ingenuity as the participating Ati tribes, in their colorful costumes, flock the major streets of Kalibo, dancing to the thunderous beat of the drums, and shouting with enthusiasm the chant “Viva kay Señor Sto. Niño!”  Read More:  http://www.kaliboati-atihan.com/kalibo-sto-nino-ati-atihan-festival/

 

 

Bariw Festival

 

Photo from:  http://www.aklan.gov.ph

 

Nabas is one of the 17 municipalities of the Province of Aklan. Situated in the western tip of the Province, Nabas is blessed with topography that makes it a good ecotourism site. Its Hurom-hurom and basang cold spring makes it a perfect get-away from hot summer days. Aside from these attractions, the town boasts its Bariw Festival, an annual festival celebrated from May 12-15 to commemorate the feast of St. Isidore the farmer. Also, the festival is a way for promoting the town’s cottage industry as it showcase the products made from bariw leaves such as hats, mats, bags and purses.  The event is highlighted by streetdance performances of selected folks from the town’s 20 barangays dressed in bariw costumes accompanied with lively beating of indigenous drums. 

You may contact Nabas Tourism using the number below for more information

Nabas (036)289-1033; 289-1807; 09328707621

Read More:  http://www.metrokelan.com/festivals-and-fairs/nabas-bariw-festival_i27767

 

 

Bugna Festival

 

Photo from: aklanforum.blogspot.sg

 

This is a festival held annually showcasing the municipality’s different locally made products, as well as its various eco-tourism destinations such as the Marine Sanctuary and Coral Garden, Afga Point, Campo Verde, Jawili Falls, Bughawi Beach and the town’s reforestation project.   Read More:  http://aklan.gov.ph/tourism/tangalan/

 

 

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

Aklan, Home of “Ati-Atihan Festival” and Boracay Beach

Where is Aklan and How to Get There

Top Tourist Destinations in Aklan

“Ati-Atihan” and other Colorful Festivals in Aklan

Boracay and other Awesome Beaches in Aklan

There’s a Lot of Fun in Aklan

Aklan Photo Gallery

Aklan Video Collection