A REAL FILIPINO FIESTA! That is what I experienced happening across the entire Municipality of Kalibo on my last day of Ati-Atihan Festival.
It was absolutely amazing waking up to witness the outdoor mass... you can truly feel the devotion of everyone. Right after it finishes, all of Kalibo begins to celebrate fiesta. Filipinos will invite you to go and "eat their house", and you can see everyone taking a break from all the festival vibes to just connect with one and other, eat, and enjoy.
Speaking of enjoying...
I can't believe how everyone goes right back to doing their "sadsad". And then in the evening, there is a grand religious procession... where groups not only celebrate with dance and music, but they push carts with the images of Santo Niño down the road to the church. It is incredible. This was my best festival experience in the Philippines.
A real fiesta and a beautiful festival...
Hala Bira, Pwera Pasma!
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