Kalibo Bishop Jose Corazon Tala-oc led well-wishers of the religious festivities of Ati-Atihan festival in Kalibo, Aklan in reverence to the Senor Sto. Nino.
Tala-oc said, “the Sto. Nino tells us that we are God’s children. He reminds us of our deepest identity all of us are God’s children, members of God’s family. He continues to remind us of this calling and to spread the reign of the kingdom of the Father throughout the world.”
“My dear Aklanons we love Senor Sto. Nino so much. May this love be translated into the message of this Divine Child, that each of us put on humility, simplicity in action and respect of person. May our Sto. Nino Ati-Atihan celebration gain for us the wisdom and the grace to defend the sanctity of life, especially the infants, the unborn and the protection of marriage,” the Bishop said.
The Sto. Nino Ati-Atihan will be celebrated in the capital town of Kalibo from January 6 to 15, 2017.
Aklan Governor Florencio Miraflores, in his message, said, “the Ati-Atihan is a happy blend of all aspects of Aklanon life, human life for that matter.”
“The festival is a demonstration of the Aklanon’s godliness, his special reverence for the Holy Child,” he added.
Miraflores stressed, “as we keep in step in tempting rhythm of the Ati-Atihan drums while chanting a prayer to the Holy Child, let us bear in mind that we are keeping a commitment that dates back to our forefathers and shall live on with our descendants.”
Kalibo mayor William Lachica, for his part, said the “festival remains to be our pride and icon of the rich culture, colourful tradition and strong faith and devotion to Senor Sto. Nino of the Kalibonhns and the Aklanons.”
“May this festivity strengthens our faith as we continue to face the challenges of life and in promoting our culture,” he added.
BY BOY RYAN B. ZABAL
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