Images Activities before Ati-Atihan

Malinao, Nabas and Banga town festivals big winners in Aklan Festivals Parade

Malinao Sto. Nino Ati-Atihan Festival bagged the grand prize of the 2013 Aklan Festivals Parade in a vibrant and colourful showdown of ‘One Town, One Festivals’.

To kick off the Kalibo Sto. Nino Ati-Atihan festival, nine town festivals from all over the province of Aklan competed in the gathering of the best Aklan festivals in one setting.

Malinao town festival topped the street dancing competition and group presentation with 264 points to receive the P25,000 cash prize for the over-all champion.

Alibangbang’ of Balete is 2013 Aklan Higante contest grand winner

Artistry and creativity took front seat as the entries of the towns of Balete, Malinao and Kalibo emerged victorious in the 2013 Aklan Higante Contest, one of the much awaited activities of the Senor Sto. Nino Ati-Atihan festival in Kalibo, Aklan.

The 10 Higante contest entries that paraded for over three hours drew thousands of locals and tourists to the streets of Kalibo on January 17.