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The island of Panay is the western most of the six main islands that make up the Visayas. It is said to be the home of the original Bisaya - a term considered by some etymologists to be a literal rendering of the Visayan "sadya" or the Tagalog "saya", meaning "happiness".
The third week of January of each year brings the Ati-Atihan Festival to Kalibo, Makato, and Ibajay. The most reknowned of all Filipino fiestas, the celebration contains elements of the Christianized culture brought by the Spanish interwoven with the Ati culture that preceded it.
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