Written by Mackie Pajarillo
The
celebration of the commercialized 2014 Boracay Ati-atihan on Sunday, January 12
was successful.
Malay
Tourism Officer Felix De Los Santos said the just concluded celebration of the
feast of the Sto. Niño, was an answered prayer considering that it’s the first
time that the celebration was held in such form.
De Los
Santos added that with the warm support of stakeholders, the public and
villages in Boracay, the celebration was 101 percent successful.
Meanwhile,
the street dancing at the front beach was peaceful and more organized compared
to the previous year’s celebration.
Local and
international tourists seemed to be delighted and surprised with the costumes
of each tribe in the parade.
De Los
Santos added that the aim of the commercialized celebration of the Ati-atihan
in the island, aside from the visit of devotees, is for Boracay to create its
own version of Ati-atihan to draw more tourists.
On the
other hand, the Boracay Holy Rosary Parish headed by Fr. Arnold Crisostomo
expressed gratitude to the devotees of the Sr. Sto. Niño and those who extended
their support.
Likewise,
the Village Council of Balabag, in the leadership of Hon. Lilibeth Sacapaño and
the Municipal Tourism Office, headed by Mr. Felix De Los Santos and especially
the Local Government of Malay Hon. John Yap expressed appreciation.
Translated/Edited by Rodel J. Abalus
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