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Ati-atihan Product Showcase Opens Today

Today, organizers of the Ati-Atihan Festival opens the week-long festivity with the Ati-Atihan Product Showcase. It will feature the province’s unique products.

Aklan Provincial Director Diosdado Cadena Jr. of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) says that the activity is part of the 898th celebration of religious Ati-Atihan Festival.

The product showcase is facilitated by the Hugod Aklanon Producers Association Inc., Kalibo Ati-Atihan Management Board and the local government of Kalibo.

37 Aklanon owners of micro, small medium enterprises (MSMEs) will be able to promote their products like indigenous abaca, piña cloth, house wares, furniture, raffia cloths and souvenir items in stalls at the Kalibo Pastrana Park.

The main goal of DTI is to help local entrepreneurs market their products and be competitive.

The DTI will also initiate One Town, One Product booths in the same area to showcase the unique products of the 17 different municipalities in Aklan.

Atiatihan 2010 Schedule

Here's this year's Ati-Atihan shcedule...

798th Kalibo ati-atihan festival
Calendar of Activities

SPIRITUAL STREET DANCING

-1st week to 3rd Sunday of January 2010, Principal Streets of Kalibo

-The true spirit of Ati-atihan. An act of piety to ensure miracle for barren women to bear children, heal the body from maladies beyond medical remedy, prosperity in business or simply for fun and excitement.

9-DAY NOVENA

-January 8-16, 2010, Kalibo Cathedral

-A traditional religious activity in reverence to the Sto. Niño where believers pledge vows in exchange of blessings and supplications and is gaining worldwide recognition and acceptance for its miracle of healing.

HALA BIRA ATI-ATIHAN NIGHTS

-January 11-17, 2010, Magsaysay Park
-Experience an unforgettable and endless dancing and partying with the rumbling and energetic music of live bands starting in the early evening till the wee hours of the morning. Join the crowd in the almost never-ending excitement- of “snake-dancing” and enjoy the appetizing food and drinks served at kiosks in and around the park.

KAEAN-AN SA PLAZA (Food Fest)
-January 11-17, 2010, 9:00a.m.-12mn, Pastrana Park

-The perfect place to re-energize yourselves. The Food Festival at the town plaza presents fast foods and different culinary specialties from Aklanon, Filipino to international culinary cuisines.

VISUAL ART EXHIBIT

-January 11-17, 2010, Museo it Akean

-Awe-inspiring paintings and sculptures created by members of the Aklan Visual Arts Association adding vibrance to the various museum pieces for your eyes to feast on.

PAGDAYAW

-January 13, 2010, 2:00 p.m., Principal Streets of Kalibo

-All out Ati-Atihan street dancing for students from public and private high schools and colleges in Aklan.

SADSAD PANAAD

-January 13, 2010, 8:00 A.M., Principal Streets of Kalibo

-A parade of teachers and faculty from all public schools and colleges in the province of Aklan in their colorful costumes.

ATI-ATIHAN PRODUCTS SHOWCASE

-January 11-18, 2010, 8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m., Pastrana Park

-Showcases beautiful ornamental plants and quality Aklanon products made from piña,abaca,raffia,nito and clay materials handcrafted by local artisans.

HIGANTE PARADE & AKLAN FESTIVAL SHOWDOWN

-January 13, 2010, 2:00 p.m., Principal Streets of Kalibo

-A colorful parade of the festival winners and Sto. Niño devotees from the 17 towns of Aklan highlighted by the giant images of cultural and historical significance.

PAHILOT OR PAEAPAK

-January 13-17, 2010, Kalibo Cathedral

-A unique age-old faith healing rite of the miraculous Sto. Niño of Kalibo that attracts devotees worldwide for curing diseases.

BARTER OF PANAY REENACTMENT

-January 14, 2010, Magsaysay Park

-The legendary reenactment of the arrival of ten (10) Datus and the Purchase of Panay from the Aetas by the Malays. Witness the origin of the Mother of all festivals unfold before your eyes and its evolution into the present day praisefest.

3 DAYS FINAL HURRAH

-January 15-17 2010, Major Streets of Kalibo

-Experience 3 days and nights of jubilating revelry with soot-smeared Akeanons, local and foreign tourists dancing in wild abandon to the deafening sound of numerous drums, cymbals and lyres shouting, “Hala Bira Puera Pasma! Viva kay Señor Sto. Niño. Viva!’

ATI-ATIHAN CONTEST

-January 16, 2010, 7:00 a.m., Major Streets of Kalibo

-Tribal and modern groups, Balik-Ati tribes and individually costumed participants dance on the streets to the beat of the drums and lyre in their vibrant and colorful costumes.

BLESSING OF CHILDREN

-January 16, 2010, 11:00 a.m., Kalibo Cathedral

-Children of different ages gather for the traditional blessing to honor the Holy Child officiated by the Bishop of Kalibo.

DEVOTEES DAWN ROSARY & PROCESSION

-January 16, 2010, 4:00 a.m., Kalibo Cathedral

-Pray the dawn rosary with devotees and pilgrims. A moment of deep silence before the festival music rises into a crescendo.

FIREWORKS DISPLAY

January 16, 2010, 11:00 p.m., Magsaysay Park

A spectacular display of colorful fireworks in the eve of the Ati-atihan’s big day. See the most dazzling show of thousands of vibrant lights as they pierce the night sky.

TRANSFER OF STO. NIÑO IMAGE

-January 17, 2010, 6:30 a.m., Kalibo Cathedral to Pastrana Park

-The traditional transfer of the venerated miraculous image of Sto. Niño of Kalibo from the Kalibo Cathedral to Pastrana Park for the field mass celebration. Witness the applause of drums and lyre of Ati Tribes in reverence to the Sto. Niño.

PASAEAMAT

-January 17, 2010, 7:00 a.m., Pastrana Park

-A concelebrated field mass offering devotees, guests and tourists flock insolidarity with Ati-atihan Tribes as they take part in the highest form of Catholic worship to God.

TORCH PARADE & PROCESSION

-January 17, 2010, 3:00 p.m., Principal Streets of Kalibo

-Join the Ati-atihan groups parading for hours together with their beautifully adorned Sto. Niño caros and devotees carrying Sto. Niño image and bamboo torches that create floods of lights beginning at the town plaza and ending at the Kalibo Cathedral.

PAGPADUNGOG

-January 17, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Magsaysay Park

-The finale and last hurrah of the three- weeklong festival. After a day of street dancing and gastronomic feast in praise of the Sto. Niño, winners of the Ati-atihan Contest give their last energy as they receive their awards

Sunset in Malinao

Doing nothing for several days except skateboarding, I had my usual itch to photograph something. So I managed to stumble on a little town that I used to frequently visit with my motorcycle; Malinao, Aklan. The weather was a bit gloomy and my shots of the town was not so good. But old memories of the town started to flood in. It was truly a wonderful feeling strolling around the town plaza in the afternoon sun and almost everyone you meet greets you even though you are a complete stranger. And after getting lost to some unfamiliar back roads with rice fields all over, nature rewarded me with a wonderful sunset.

To know more about Malinao, Aklan visit http://www.malinao-aklan.gov.ph.

The Ride to Libacao

June 20 2008 is the date that most of us here in Aklan dread. Typhoon Feng Shen/Frank ravaged our province leaving people homeless and some even lost their loved ones.

I'm also worried since the rainy days are coming. Hopefully, it won't happen again. When I went to Libacao, it rained a bit, but I never expected the river to swell-up like this.

my trusty motorcycle, parked near Libacao's Park

the mighty and unpredictable Aklan river

After seeing the might of the Aklan river, my friend and I decided it would be best to go home because we might get trapped if the river will flood the bottom of the mountain. Rushing home, I witnessed farmers placing sandbags to save their crops, but to no avail. The water still rose over the banks and covered several hectares of rice fields.

Kalibo Holds Motocross Event

Kalibo, Aklan held a motocross event in the track located at the banks of the Aklan river near Kalibo's bridge connecting to Numancia.

Riders from different provinces participated in the event. There were riders from Tapaz, Antique, Iloilo and Kalibo. Some of the Aklan Trail Riders (ATR) also participated in the event.

Excitement was in the air as the riders revved their engines and raced towards the finish line.

parked

one of the Bacabac brothers entertaining the crowd before the final race

don't try this at home

one foot air

aggressive mid-air duel

riders push hard till the first turn after the start

racers jockeying for position

speed

one foot air in the finish line

moped madness

two riders still jostling for position

Rider down. The paramedics test their skills as a rider falls and nose-dives to the ground. The the #27 rider, Racel Delo Santos of (ATR) got away with minor bruises and small cuts.

dramatic finish

fin

Moped Class Winners

Jay Delo Santos
Jv Bacabac
Jimboy

Beginners Enduro Winners

Jimboy
Joclef Reyes
Joseph Navarette

Open Enduro Winners

Nic Castronuevo
Recel Delo Santos (ATR)
Jv Bacabac

Open Production Winners

Dexter Bacabac
Jv Bacabac
Nic Castronuevo

Weather Delays Construction of New Terminal in Kalibo International Airport

The changing weather because of the tropical storms may delay the completion of the new terminal building at the Kalibo International Airport (KIA).

Chief of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) Engr. Percy Malonesio, mentioned that the target date for the completion of the new terminal building was supposed to be last April 17.

He said that "the contractors failed to finish the new terminal building on time because of the changing weather. Right now, the contractors could not determine when the construction would be finished."

the new terminal building under construction

Kalibo International Airport hopes to accommodate the the growing tourist traffic after the construction of the new terminal building. The current building of the Kalibo International Airport cannot conveniently accommodate the passengers because of its limeted space.

Kalibo International Airport management aims that after the completion of the new terminal building they will be strictly adhering to the international standards. Modern facilities will also be installed in the new terminal.

However, after the completion of the new terminal building, porters will be layed off because the CAAP will be using new methods for carrying the luggage of the tourists.

53rd Aklan Day Celebration

Today is the 53rd anniversary of the separation of Aklan from Capiz, making it the 50th province of the Philippines. Several bills were launched to liberate Aklan, there was the Urquiola-Alba Bill in 1920, the Laserna Suñer Bill in 1925 and 1930; then Tumbokon bill in 1934, which almost succeeded. But it was Congressman Godofredo P. Ramos who made the the successful bid for the separation of Aklan on April 25, 1956 making it an indepent province from Capiz. The celebration was started with a lengthy parade from Pastrana park to Aklan's Provincial Capitol building.

Governor Carlito S. Marquez with his wife, Elizabeth Marquez and Congressman Florencio "Joben" Miraflores

stunts were performed by the riders of Choice Motor Vehicles

one of 5 brand new Hilux Cabs for the police to use

Representatives from different towns and "barangays" were there in the parade.

Mayor Raymar Rebaldo of Kalibo, Aklan

Mayor Lourdes "Lulu" Miraflores of Ibajay, Aklan

Lezo Mayor Victor L. Fernandez

Several floats from the different towns of the province can be seen in the parade. They showcase the different local products such as lapu-lapu fish from Batan, fish from Buruanga etc.