Plan A Trip

Share

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Whatsapp
SEE PACKAGES
Plan a Trip

Ati Atihan

Philippines
11 Jan 2024

Start Date
18 Jan 2024

End Date
Plan a Trip
enquire now

About Ati Atihan

Held in the month of January, Ati Atihan is one of the famous festivals of Philippines. Held in honor of Santo Nio Infant Jesus, it is amongst the wildest fiestas of the state. The literal meaning of Ati Atihan is make believe Atis, is week long festival celebrated with full vigor. A festival to watch out for, especially the parade where celebrants paint their mouth with different colour. Often considered as the fun and colorful festival, ATI ATIHAN is visited by number of travelers from all across the world in order to view the splendour of this festival held in Philippines. Also known as the Filipino Mardis Gras, it is an annual fest that takes place in 3rd Weekend of January every year in Kalibo, Aklan Panay Island. It rejoices the arrival or gift of the Santo Nio by Magellan to the native Queen of Cebu in 1521 and is celebrated by hyperactive merriment on the streets What makes it different from other festivals is the informal outlook where anyone can participate the fest with full zest. The main attractions of the festival is the the native dance competitions pitched to rhythmic and mesmerizing drumbeats that run nonstop for several days. Originated in 13th century, the Ati Atahan has a long history to support its existence and thereby to proclaim the rich past associated with it. The colourful parade with dancing tribal troupes voicing the slogan - Puera pasma! Hala Bira! Viva Santo Nino, makes it a spectacular event of Philippines.

 

Family Holidays
Pilgrimage
enquire now

Ongoing & Upcoming Events in Philippines

Rizal Day
Philippines

Rizal Day

Start Date 30 Dec 2024
1 Days
Enquire Now
Dugoy Festival
Sablayan, Philippines

Dugoy Festival

Start Date 18 Jan 2025
1 Days
Enquire Now

Similar Events in Philippines

Banig Festival
Cebu, Philippines

Banig Festival

Start Date 25 Jul 2025
1 Days
Enquire Now
Rizal Day
Philippines

Rizal Day

Start Date 30 Dec 2024
1 Days
Enquire Now
Bariw Festival
Nabas, Western Visayas, Philippines

Bariw Festival

Start Date 14 May 2025
1 Days
Enquire Now
Dalit Festival
Tangub City, Philippines

Dalit Festival

Start Date 29 Sep 2025
1 Days
Enquire Now
Bacao Festival
Isabela, Philippines

Bacao Festival

Start Date 16 Mar 2025
1 Days
Enquire Now

Most Popular Events in Philippines

Sirong Festival
Surigao Del Sur, Philippines

Sirong Festival

Start Date 14 Aug 2024
1 Days
Enquire Now
Lechon Festival
Lapu Lapu, Philippines

Lechon Festival

Start Date 24 Jun 2025
1 Days
Enquire Now
Dalit Festival
Tangub City, Philippines

Dalit Festival

Start Date 29 Sep 2025
1 Days
Enquire Now
Tabak Festival
Albay, Philippines

Tabak Festival

Start Date 15 Jun 2025
1 Days
Enquire Now
Fiestang Kuliat
Pampanga, Philippines

Fiestang Kuliat

Start Date 28 Oct 2025
1 Days
Enquire Now

Trip Ideas of Philippines

10 Most Beautiful Churches Of The Philippines
 
10 Most Beautiful Churches Of The Philippines

Enquire Now
Top 10 Tourist Attractions In The Philippines
 
Top 10 Tourist Attractions In The Philippines

Enquire Now
Top 10 Family Friendly Destinations In The Philippines
 
Top 10 Family Friendly Destinations In The Philippines

Enquire Now
Pet-friendly Resorts In The Philippines
 
Pet-friendly Resorts In The Philippines

Enquire Now
Visit These Top Wildlife Sanctuaries In The Philippines
 
Visit These Top Wildlife Sanctuaries In The Philippines

Enquire Now
10 Places To Travel With Friends In South Africa
 
10 Places To Travel With Friends In South Africa

Enquire Now
7 Places Where You Can Capture Ghosts In Your Camera
 
7 Places Where You Can Capture Ghosts In Your Camera

Enquire Now
10 Best Off Road Car Adventures To Explore In Australia
 
10 Best Off Road Car Adventures To Explore In Australia

Enquire Now
Top 9 Zoos In South East Asia
 
Top 9 Zoos In South East Asia

Enquire Now
10 Best Countries To Visit In June In 2024
 
10 Best Countries To Visit In June In 2024

Enquire Now

75,000+

TRAVEL AGENTS

1,00,00,000+

HAPPY TRAVELERS

10,000+

PLACES SERVED
Travel Packages: » Manali Packages » Varanasi Packages » Kashmir Packages » Shimla Packages » Kullu Packages » Darjeeling Packages » Coorg Packages » Lonavala Packages » Kerala Packages » Gulmarg Packages » Jammu Packages » Kanyakumari Packages » Auli Packages » Rameswaram Packages » Rishikesh Packages » Haridwar Packages » Chopta Packages » Mahabaleshwar Packages » Alleppey Packages » Meghalaya Packages
Latest destinations: » Tawang » Ooty » Auli » Manikaran » Surat » Chopta » Kullu » Kolkata » Mussoorie » Gokarna » Udaipur » Sikkim » Lakshadweep » Shimla » Gangtok » Nainital » Rishikesh » Pune » Darjeeling » Haridwar » Himachal Pradesh » Kashmir » Coorg » Mount Abu » Mumbai » Tuljapur » Manali » Lonavala » Mahabaleshwar » Chennai
Latest activities: » Kuruva Island » Cliff Jumping at Rishikesh » Dumas Beach » Ride of Delhi Eye at Kalindi Kunj, Delhi » Christ Church » Light & Sound Show at Old Fort, Delhi » Yelagiri Forest Hill » The Ganges » Garchumuk » Camel Safari in Jaisalmer » Shree Parshwa Susheel Dham Swetamber Jain Temple » Panchganga Ghat » Craignano » Trek to Harishchandragad » Hill Station » Bokaro Ispat Pustakalaya » Helicopter Joyride at Mumbai » The Heritage Mile Walk in Mumbai » Ho Ho Bus tour of Delhi » Darbhanga Ghat » Tulsi Manas Mandir » Baba Balak Nath Temple » Deer Park » Kaal Bhairav Mandir » Rana Mahal Ghat » Victoria Memorial » Get ready for Sahastradhara visit in Dehradun, Uttarakhand » Ramnagar Fort » Roll to the beats of Delhi Drum Circle (DDC) » Flying Fox at Rishikesh
© Copyright All Rights Reserved
calendar-event-busy