The local government of Malay plans to create an Ati-atihan council to promote the Boracay version of the festivity every year.
Malay Councilor Jupiter Gallenero said the council has already passed a resolution creating the council and is studying on how the Ati-atihan of Boracay could be further promoted.
"However, the council should put emphasis on the religious side of the revelry which is to give reverence to the Sto. Nino or Child Jesus," Gallenero said.
Last week, thousands of tourists saw the improvements of the Boracay Ati-atihan version with activities that included fluvial parade, beach dancing to the beating of the tribal drums, among others.
One of the highlights of the festivity was the participation of foreign and local tourists in the beach dancing which was culturally open to everyone as part of their devotion.
"The council should also see to it that the Ati-atihan festival is a way from the commercialization as we promote the Ati-atihan culture of Aklan," Gallenero added.
For several years, Boracay has been celebrating its own version of Ati-atihan in cooperation with the Parish of Boracay. (PNA)
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