Feasts and Festivals: Aklan Province Islands Philippines
 Kalibo
Ati-Atihan - (every 3rd weekend of January), Kalibo, Aklan. A celebration
in honor of the Sto. Niño. Marked by a frenzied merriment
on the streets. Revelers in colorful costumes and bodies painted
black and their faces made up grotesquely, dance uninhibitedly to
drumbeats.
The Boracay Int'l Fun Board Cup - (January 29 - February
4), Bulabog Beach, Boracay, Malay, Aklan. The country's biggest
windsurfing event drawing participants from all over Asia.
Buling-Bulingan - (every 30th of April), Banga Aklan.
A celebration highlighting the ascension of Datu Manduyog as leader
of the Confederation of Madya-as and the establishment of his seat
of government in the 13th century in what is now known as Banga.
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Philippines Cuisine Characteristics
Vinegar is a common ingredient. Adobo is popular not solely for its simplicity and ease of preparation, but also for its ability to be stored for days without spoiling, and even improve in flavor with a day or two of storage.
Tinapa is a smoke-cured fish while tuyo, daing, and dangit are corned, sun-dried fish popular because they can last for weeks without spoiling, even without refrigeration.
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