Pahilot: The Faith Healing Tradition of the Ati–Atihan Festival

Rhuda Mujal

doi:10.63931/ijchr.v6i1.13

Authors

Rhuda Mujal De La Salle University-Dasmarinas https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1614-4864

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63931/ijchr.v6i1.13

Keywords:

Pahilot, Oral History, Faith Healing, Ati-atihan Festival

Abstract

This study focuses on Pahilot—the faith healing tradition of the Ati- Atihan Festival in Kalibo, Aklan, in the

island of Panay. The researcher uses oral history in data gathering validated by library research. Historical events with their popular beliefs and myths are analyzed. The important finding establishes that Pahilot, as a tradition bears a deep religious significance in the celebration of the Ati-Atihan festival where a priest rubs the image of the Sto. Nino in the devotees' body. The study recommends that the people of Panay should practice this kind of tradition because it signifies their history, religion and culture.

Author Biography

Rhuda Mujal, De La Salle University-Dasmarinas

Faculty

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