Ati-atihan, Sinulog and Sublian Festival

1. CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS AND HISTORY OF:
Ati-Atihan Festival
Sublian Festival
Sinulog Festival

3.  City of Kalibo, in the province of Aklan
 Mother of all Philippine festivals.
 Celebrated every 3RD Sunday of January.
 800 years old - the festival is known as the oldest festival in
the Philippines
 Honor of the Santo Niño (a statue of The Child Jesus)
 Ati-atihan means "to be like aetas"or "make belive ati’s.”
 Aetas are the earliest settlers of Panay Island where the
province of Aklan rests.

4.  In the 13th century, 10 datus from Borneo escaping a
tyrant Sultan Makatunaw, came upon the island after
sailing with their slaves, warriors, families and properties
aboard "balangays.
 Upon arrival, the Datu made a trade with the natives and
bought the plains for a golden salakot, brass basins and
bales of cloth. For the wife of the Ati chieftain, they gave a
very long necklace. Feasting and festivities followed soon
after.

5.  When the Philippines fell under Spanish colonial rule,
waves of conversions to Catholicism were carried out
across its many islands. This allowed religion to slowly
integrate itself into many aspects of Filipino culture,
including festivals.
 The Ati-Atihan then became a celebration to honor the
Santo Niño.

7.  Sinulog comes from the Cebuano word “sulog” which means
“like water current movement” which depicts the forward-
backward step of Sinulog dance.
 Held every third Sunday of January
 Dance to give thanks to the Santo Nino
 Most famous festival in all of cebu
 Parades are held with dancing, colorful bright clothing and
food

8.  Before Spaniards:
It is said that the Sinulog was already danced by natives to
honor Anitos (wooden statues)
 During Spaniards:
 April 7, 1521- Ferdinand Magellan came to Cebu,
presented the image of child Jesus, or "Santo Niño."
- He gave it to the wife of Cebu's ruler, Queen Humamai for
a baptismal gift. She was later named Juana in memory of
Queen Juana of Castille.
- 800 natives were baptized into the Christian faith.

9.  April 28, 1565- Miguel López de Legazpi destroyed the
villages but found a wooden box with the Santo Niño.
-Santo Niño was discovered to be remarkable and the
Church which is now known as, Basilica Minore del Santo
Niño was built.
-Natives were believed to have continued to dance the
Sinulog, no longer worshiping the Anitos, but the Santo
Niño.

10.  Parade last 9- 12 hours (whole day)
 The coming of the Spaniards and their influence
reenacted: Presenting the Santo Nino to the queen.
 Famous theme of Sinulog dance: Queen Juana holding
Santo Niño in her arms and using it to bless people who
have sickness or may be possessed by demons and evil
spirirts.
 Sell lechon and traditional handwoven baskets and bags.

12.  Sublian sa Batangas is a Foundation Day of Batangas
City is held every 23 of July
 was started by the city Mayor Eduardo Dimacuha on July
23, 1988 on the annual observation of the city hood of
Batangas City. The objective is to renew the practice of
the subli
 This religious devotion translated to a dance from
indigenous to Batangas: the Subli. Traditionaly performed
to the accompaniment of drums and chanting, the Subli
praises the Patron in a combination of poetry, movement
and music

13.  This dance ritual is being done to pay homage to Sto.
Niño the Child Jesus, Batangas City and to Holy Cross of
Bauan and Agoncillo.
 The dancers are made up of one, two or eight couples.
 The male dancers shuffle in intense fashion and hit the
ground using a bamboo stick, while the female, dance
with a sophisticated wrist and finger movement.
 Participants come in native attire with adorned subli hats
to symbolize Batangueño attributes and customs.

14. ACTIVITY:
Watch and listen carefully then
identify the following questions:
(write your answer on a ¼ sheet
of paper)
1. What is the name of the
festival?
2. Describe the festival
distinguish characteristics
3. What is/are the
instrument used?