KALIBO, Aklan – Competing tribes delivered thunderous beats, vivid costumes, and disciplined street dancing as winners were declared in the Sadsad Ati-Atihan Contest of the Kalibo Señor Sto. Niño Ati-Atihan Festival 2026, highlighting the depth and diversity of the country’s premier street-dancing festival.
In the Tribal Big Category, Tribu Linabuanon secured a back-to-back championship, reaffirming its dominance in the premier division. Black Beauty Boys finished as first runner-up, with Vikings, Tribu Alibangbang, Libtong Boys, Pangawasan, and Maharlika rounding out the top seven. Most Disciplined honors were awarded to Tribu Alibangbang.
In the Tribal Small Category, Tribu Tampogaling emerged as champion, dominating both overall rankings and special awards. Kabog placed first runner-up, followed by Tribu Niñolitos, Tribu Responde, Tribu Iwa-Iwa, D’Kamanggahan, and Lezo Tribe.
Tribu Tampogaling also clinched Best in Kalibo Ati-Atihan Costume, Best in Ati-Atihan Street Dancing, and Best in Ati-Atihan Headdress, while Best in Ati-Atihan Beats and Sounds and Most Disciplined went to Tribu Niñolitos.
The Modern Tribal Category crown went to Atras Abante, followed by Aeang Aeang as first runner-up and La Promesa as second runner-up. Completing the rankings were Nosi Balasi, Golden Kaipan, Bluebirds, Jokers, D’Imagine, Bae-Ot Bae-Ot, and Ohm Society.
Aeang Aeang received Best in Ati-Atihan Beats and Sounds, while Most Disciplined was awarded to Nosi Balasi.
Meanwhile, in the Tradisyunal nga Ati Category, Apo Ni Inday captured the championship, with Salimono Tribe and Tribu Naisud finishing first and second runners-up, respectively. Sinikway nga Ati, Tribu Datu Pati, Malipayong Ati, and Tribu Maninikop completed the list of winners.
Apo Ni Inday dominated the special awards, winning Best in Kalibo Ati-Atihan Costume, Best in Ati-Atihan Street Dancing, and Best in Ati-Atihan Headdress, while Best in Ati-Atihan Beats and Sounds went to Salimono Tribe.
Festival organizers said this year’s competitions showcased heightened artistry, discipline, and cultural storytelling, reaffirming Ati-Atihan’s reputation as the “Mother of All Philippine Festivals” and a living celebration of devotion to Señor Sto. Niño./PN
