Kalibo’s Ati-atihan Festival, observed in the third week of January every year, is considered as the mother of all Philippine festivals and fiestas.
Its 2011 edition is all set to present a weeklong spectacular show next week until its culmination on January 16.
Kalibo Mayor William S. Lachica has announced that preparations are all set for the spectacular Kalibo Ati-atihan 2011.
Mayor Lachica said the success of this year’s Ati-atihan has been assured with the active cooperation of various organizations, particularly the Kasapi Foundation, cultural and civic organizations, the business sector, Sto. Nino religious groups and the municipal and barangay officials.
“It is heartening to note that the whole capital town’s people are enthusiastically setting up preparations to welcome guests and tourists,†the new Kalibo mayor said.
Kalibo Vice Mayor Madeline Ang Regalado disclosed that officials and members of the Kalibo Sangguniang Bayan are mobilizing all efforts to insure the success of the 2011 Kalibo Ati-atihan.
Among those expected to attend the weeklong festivities during the Kalibo Ati-atihan are members and officers of the different Aklan associations throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and other countries; diplomat and cultural attaches of embassies, consulates and delegations from the different countries; journalists from various parts of the country and special guests of some Aklanons. - pna
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