Which vibrant January festival in Kalibo, Aklan is hailed as the 'Mother of All Philippine Festivals'?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. the Ati-Atihan Festival
- Step 1: The Kalibo Santo Niño–Ati-Atihan Festival, also simply called Ati-Atihan Festival, is a Philippine festival held annually in January in honor of the Santo Niño (Holy Child or Infant Jesus) in several towns of the province of Aklan, Panay Island. Answer: the Ati-Atihan Festival. Why not the others: None of these fit: The Dinagyang Festival of Iloilo City; The Sinulog Festival of Cebu City; The Pintados Festival of Tacloban City.
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