Description: THE “BARTER OF PANAY” INSPIRED FESTIVAL COSTUME It was believed that there were ten Bornean datus who made their way to Aklan in order to flee from their dictator's ruler many years ago. When they unintentionally touched down on Panay Island, the Aetas welcomed them. In the "Barter of Panay," the ten Bornean datus bribed the Aetas into selling them the entire island using gold jewels and a salakot. To make it appear like "Ati" the Malays applied soot to their bodies and passed them down from generation to generation and this is said to be the story of the Ati-Atihan Festival. But despite the fact that it is a legend, many Kalibo locals believe that the Ati-Atihan Festival was inspired by the Barter of Panay. Designer: Ovil S. Flores Hair and make-up: Ovil S. Flores

Description: ✨THE GOLDEN SALAKOT INSPIRED COSTUME ✨ A 13th-century (c.1200 A.D.) event explains the origins of the festival. A group of 10 Malay chieftains called Datus, fleeing from the island of Borneo settled in the Philippines, and were granted settlement by the Ati people, the tribes of Panay Island. Datu Puti, Makatunaw's chief minister 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. Sometime later, the Ati people were struggling with famine as the result of a bad harvest. They were forced to descend from their mountain village into the settlement below, to seek the generosity of the people who now lived there. The Datus obliged and gave them food. In return, the Ati danced and sang for them, grateful for the gifts they had been given. The mission was originally a pagan festival from this tribe practicing Animism, and their worshiping their anito God. Spanish missionaries gradually added a Christian meaning. Today, the Ati-Atihan is celebrated as a religious festival. This National Costume is handmade and every bead is sewed one-by-one. The materials are purely indigenous materials that also aim to bring back our rich culture. Designer: Joeriz Quinesio Hair and Make-up: Jordan Zacarias

Description: LALAHON The inspiration for this costume was the bisayan goddess of fire, volcanoes and harvest named Lalahon. The design of this Ati attire depicts the power of Lalahon; the red sequence that covers the entirety of the costume which were made of pelon cloth represents fire and lava from the volcanoes and golden yellow lining represents good harvest. The silver stone defines the immense power of Lalahon to overrule the bisayan region. Early Atis had a strong belief to this Bisayan Goddess which protect and guide them from various situation especially in harvesting their crops. Designer: Peter Rian Casidsid Hair and make-up: Peter Rian Casidsid

Description: INAGINID This costume was inspired by one of the Bisayan God of War named Inaginid. It represents the true courage of an Ati warrior. The designer put up keen details of gun pellets and rubber mat which showcase the colorful and vibrant vibe of Kalibonhon Ati. With its wide and long wings made of pelon cloth, it signifies the unique dominion of this warrior. But behind all these attributes, its power derives from the devotion to miraculous Sto. Niño de Kalibo which can be seen at the back of this exquisite attire. Designer: Robe Elinon Hair and make-up : Ramil Muyco

Description: "BALANGAW" Ati-Atihan in Kalibo is among the biggest, colorful, and festive celebrations in honor of Sto. Niño. This festival attire is made with vibrant feathers, patterned beads, gems and nito rings that is significant with the spirit as well as the history, for our ancestors back then purchased gold, and fancy style of accessories. A modern tribal Ati-Atihan Festival costume inspired by the colors of balangaw or bahaghari in tagalog. The costume embellishes the true colorful tradition of the Kalibonhon. Designer: Avhie Alexis Ratay Hair and make-up: Zhantal Vega and Ambet Paderes Ombao

Description: “The Higante & Aeta Warrior“ The concept and the design of this festival attire depicts the vibrant celebration of Kalibo Ati-Atihan. The showcase of the themed Higantes inspired from an Aeta Mother - wife of a ruler - and warrior like costume and stature - which is a proof that the women of Aklan embodies strength, resiliency , is empowered and commands the kind of respect at par with men. The red and gold represents the strong devotion and faith of the Aklanons and the rich cultural heritage and celebration of the Ati-Atihan festival as the mother of all philippine festivals. The costume and the performance showcased the traditional bangkaw, cries of Viva Sto. Niño, and highlights the very Ati-Atihan tradition - spreading with soot “charcoal”. Designer: Mark Anthony Alit Hair and make-up: Mark Anthony Alit

Description: ✨NANAY -Mother of All Philippine Festival.✨ Higantes have been part and parcel of the Kalibo Sto. Niño Ati-Atihan Festival 'sadsad' or street dancing tradition. The earliest photos of higantes in the Ati-Atihan Festival is in the year 1963. According to our elders, they have witnessed the tradition when they were kids as early as the 1950s. The costume is a combination of 1000 pc Gold and Rhodium Metal plated Filigree and 250pcs Gold mirrors. A reflection of our great faith and our devotion paying homage to our Sr. Sto. Niño. The back detail represents the history of Barter of Panay. The cape represents the journey of the Datus exploring panay. VIVA KAY SR.STO NIÑO! Representing the Municipality of ALTAVAS!!! Designer: Lyndon V. Dalida Jr. Handler/HMUA: Joshua Iradiel T. Villanueva

Description: Unity, vitality and color. These are essential elements of this costume. The headdress is made mainly of feathers embellished with stones and recycled caps. These are arranged and aligned to represent the UNITED community of the Ati. The top dress is a shell-shaped to depict the common livelihood of the locals - fishing. This is VITAL in the everyday living of the Ati. The skirt is a tapis-like costume which the design was anchored in the texture and pattern of the “tapis”-a common dress of Visayan. To add COLOR and INTRICACY, the props showing a smiling face were added. This represents a vivid life and radiant environment of the Ati. Designer: Ms. Rubi Lesigues Hair and make-up: Ms. Rubi Lesigues

Description: "Sanctuario" This costume illustrates Aklanons’ sincere devotion to Sto. Niño, the source of our faith. The gold embellishment emphasizes the holiness and portrays the woman as God's sanctuary. It exudes grace, purity and inspires us to pursue reverence Designer: Leo Jever Isagan Hair and make-up: Tintin Victoriano

Description: Tribu ALIBANGBANG is one of the most eagerly awaited tribal groups during the Ati-Atihan Festival in Kalibo, Aklan. Aside from their vibrant color scheme, one of the reasons to be on the lookout for this tribal tribe is the intricate craftsmanship of their costumes. This adored tribe of each Aklanon served as the designer's source of inspiration. From the way the materials were used to the way the ensemble came out, it was very much like an alibangbang that went through metamorphosis—a transformation into a unique butterfly. The designer aims to spread the idea that metamorphosis may happen to oneself as well as the annual Ati-Atihan event, which grows more and more vibrant. Designer: Nico Concepcion Hair and make-up: Nico Concepcion

Description: “Tamboe it Ati” Ati-Atihan Festival is known as the Mother of all Philippine Festivals held annually in January in honor of the patron saint Sr. Sto. Niño in several towns in the province of Aklan. This festival intends to imitate the Ati people. The festival consists of religious processions and street parades known as the sadsad. This costume is inspired with the native aetas that use bamboos as their drums to make sounds as a beat for their street dancing (sadsad) and holding an image of Sr. Sto. Niño while dancing as their means of showing their devotion to the patron saint. Designer: Mark Lienver Hair and Makeup: Ben Andico

Description: Kneeza Aguirre Reprado is wearing a vintage-style Ati-Atihan costume that highlights creativity of Aklanons in the 80's-90's where most costumes are made of everyday objects like straw lace, plastic cellophane and broken mirrors. She's also wearing an improvised musical instrument made of bamboo (and played it while dancing) to give a totally authentic Ati-Ati look. With fringe details while moving to the beat, this surely is an homage to the happy-days-are-here-again vibe. Designer: Harold Quisumbing Sarabia Hair and make-up: Jhonrick Magdael

Description: This modern ati atihan inspired costume is an ensemble made from a mixture of native materials found in the lowlands of Aklan and synthetic materials like ostrich feathers and beads. The color of the costume signifies the spirit of the ati atihan festival as characterized by loud sounds produced by the drum beats and as well as the energetic fiesta vibes of the revelers. Designer: Abner Carpio Hair and make-up: Abner Carpio

Description: "INAKLANON" Historya, Kultura ag Turismo. The purpose of this festival attire is to advance culture, tourism, unity, and authenticity. It is a municipality that is cohesive and connected to one another and shares the same goal of restoring the customary celebration as compared to embracing and incorporating modernisation. Additionally, I advocate for the promotion of the skills and talent that are inherent in the costume, as Aklanons are not only known for our hospitality but also for our incomparable creativity and unmeasurable talent. Designer: Nonito Dalida Jr. and Fredalyn Dalida Hair and make-up: Bonbon Matorres

Description: TRIBU BUKID TIGAYON As vibrant as the hues of celebration and thanksgiving, she is ready to conquer the universe with ecstatic shriek and unending drumrolls. The inspiration of this Festival Costume is from the colorful and vibrant Tribu BUKID TIGAYON . Designer: Jeru Nabayra Hair and make-up: Nico Concepcion

Description: "KAEAYO" Candidate no. 17 is wearing a modern Ati-Atihan Festival costume. This is inspired from the Kaeayo or Fire. This costume represents the quality of being a Kalibonhon that no matter what we face, we stand alone like fire. No calamities and catastrophes can dim our light. This costume is made of rubber mats with red gems and electric flitz to make it more dramatic . This Ati-Atihan inspired costume represents a woman devotee. The headpiece represents the deep faith of Filipinos in honor of Sr. Sto. Niño with his image in the center surrounded by different faces of early settlers called Ati. The tiara,bra and miniskirt represent womanhood. Its red and silver accent,round crystal-embellished and thousands of beads represent that they are precious. The red cape, necklace, earrings, arms and legs accessories represent women for being graceful and strong, nurturing and loving and fierce and bold. Designer: Gretchen Tan Hair and make-up: Ambet Ombao

Description: "TO HONOR" This polychromatic festival costume is inspired by the Ati-Atihan festival in Kalibo, Aklan, the Mother of all Philippine Festivals, a Modernized Ati-Atihan costume-like celebration in the Philippines. It is observed annually in January in honor of Santo Niño (Holy Child or Infant Jesus) in the province of Aklan in Panay Island. The biggest celebration is held during the third Sunday of January in the town of Kalibo, the province capital of Aklan. The costume is made of hundreds of artificial chicken feathers and thousands of crystals and beads that show and symbolize the rich culture of the Philippines. Handler: Mark Arsolega Designer: Nico Concepcion Make Up: Jhay ar Robles Namayan