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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Philippine Cuisine Island Philippines
Philippine cuisine consists of the food, preparation methods and eating customs found in the Philippines. The style of cooking and the food associated with it have evolved over many centuries from its Austronesian origins to a mixed cuisine of Malay, Spanish, Chinese, and American, as well as other Asian and Latin influences adapted to indigenous ingredients and the local palate.
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Philippine Cuisine Island Philippines Desserts Food, Philippine Cuisine
As a tropical oriental country it should come as no surprise there are many treats made from rice and coconuts. One often seen dessert is bibingka, a hot rice cake optionally topped with a pat of butter, slices of kesong puti (white cheese), itlog na maalat (salted duck eggs), and sometimes grated coconut. There are also glutinous rice sweets called biko made with sugar, butter, and coconut milk.
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