Kalibo - After the successful Yuletide celebration, Aklan residents are now busy preparing for the Ati-atihan revelry this month.
Major event for the Ati-atihan is the Kalibo Sto. Nino Ati-Atihan Festival considered as the Mother of Philippine Festival.
Another festivity in Ibajay slated last week of January is considered by expert as the original version of the Ati-atihan, even older than that of Kalibo.
Aside from these, towns that are also celebrating their own version of the Ati-atihan festival are Altavas, Makato, New Washington, Malinao and even Boracay Island.
“Right now, we are 80 percent more ready for the Kalibo Sto. Ati-atihan. We have already started decorating Kalibo with Ati-atihan signages and other decorations,” said Albert Menes, chairman of the Kalibo Sto. Nino Ati-atihan Federation Incorporated (KASAFI).
On January 5, the KASAFI will spearhead the pageant and coronation night of the Mutya it Kalibo Ati-atihan at the ABL Sports Complex here.
At least 12 finalists will be competing in the said event.
Finalist Caren Braun is one of the most favorite finalists in the search, her being the sister of former national Miss Earth runner up Michelle Martha Braun.
“We promised spectators and revelers that this year’s Ati-atihan is a unique experience for everyone joining the festivity,” said Menes. (PNA)/TE
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