Niño Ati-atihan Festival

Country and Region	Philippines — Aklan
Type of Festival	Dance, Music
Location of Festival	Kalibo, Aklan, Philippines
Festival Contact Information	Aklan Ati-Atihan Chamber of Commerce 2/F DTI Aklan office Acevedo Street Aklan Philippines Phone: +63 (036) 268-5721 Fax: +63 (036) 268-5160 Philippines Department of Tourism Room 207 DOT Building TM Kalaw Street Ermita Manila, Philippines Phone: +63 (2)524 2345 Email: ncr@tourism.gov.ph
Festival Description	The festival of Ati-Atihan is one of the largest in the Philippines, celebrating the culture of the Atis. These were Black aborigines who first populated the Aklan province, and historically welcomed religious refugees from Borneo. The event, which took place in 1212, and is still commemorated today with music and dancing.
Festival Dates	January 14 - 15, 2012
Festival Links	http://www.kalibo.gov.ph/

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