Gen. Aniceto Lacson Ancestral Home – A National Treasure

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PinayTraveller in Japan: Preparing For Your Trip

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The Tattooed Women of Kalinga

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Footnote: Streetdancing in Aklan

By on February 3, 2014

The Ati-Atihan Festival is a feast held annually in January in honor of the Santo Niño (Infant Jesus), concluding on the third Sunday, in the island and town of Kalibo, Aklan in the Philippines. The name “Ati-Atihan” means “to be like Aetas” or “make believe Ati’s.” Aetas were the primary settlers in the islands according to history books. They too are the […]

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A Guide to the Best Ati-Atihan Festival in the Philippines

By on February 1, 2014

Disclaimer:  I am from Ibajay so this post is slightly biased. 😉 The Ati-Atihan Festival is the mother of all Philippine festivals and perhaps one of the oldest in the country. Ati-Atihan originated from Aklan but due to its success, many have created similar festivals:  the Dinagyang of Iloilo, Masskara of Bacolod and Halaran of […]

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