What are the dances in Ati Atihan Festival?
Magsaysay Park is a key attraction during the festival as a party and “snake dance” happens every night. Handmade traditional-style floats are also included in the parade. One of the most awaited events in the festival is the whole day Ati-Atihan street dancing event which is called “Sadsad Pagpasaeamat”.
Is Ati-Atihan a religious dance?
The festivity was originally a pagan festival from this tribe practicing Animism, and their worshiping their anito god. Today, the Ati-Atihan is celebrated as a religious festival.
Is Ati-Atihan a street dance?
The highlight of the Ati-Atihan is undoubtedly a three-day three-night frenzy of drinking and dancing, dubbed the ‘Big Three Days of Spiritual Street Dancing’. The air is filled with music from over 80 groups, all vying for the one million-peso prize awarded to the best performance.
What is unique about Ati Atihan Festival?
Q: How is Ati Atihan Festival celebrated? A: Dubbed as the mother of all Philippine festivals, Ati-Atihan in Kalibo is among the biggest, colorful, and festive celebrations in honor of Santo Niño. It is also celebrated by the rhythmic beating of drums and traditional street dancing in January.
Why is there need for festivals festival dances?
To conserve our traditions and values we need festivals and dances. It is just a way to think of past and be thankful to god for all the things given.
What is the purpose of Ati Atihan Festival?
This is a celebration in honor of the Infant Jesus, the town’s patron. Ati-Atihan, observed in honor of the Child Jesus. Ati-atihan means ‘making like Atis,’ that is, pretending to be like the aboriginal natives that once inhabited Aklan.
How old is the Ati Atihan Festival?
800 years old
800 years old, the festival is known as the oldest festival in the country and the precursor to both Cebu’s famous Sinulog festival and Iloilo’s Dinagyang — all of which are held today in honor of the Santo Niño (a statue of The Child Jesus).
Which month is Ati Atihan celebrated?
January
Ati atihan Festival is a festival dance that originated in Cebu and usually celebrated by the month of January.