Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-2020
Abstract
This research investigates the Ati people, the indigenous people of Panay Island, Philippines— their origins, current economic status, ancestral rights, development issues, and challenges. This particular inquiry draws attention to the history of the Ati people ( also known as Aetas, Aytas, Agtas, Batak, Mamanwa ) as the first settlers of the islands. In contrast to this, a festive reenactment portraying Ati people dancing in the tourism sponsored Dinagyang and Ati-Atihan festival will be explored. This paper aims to compare the displacement of the Ati as marginalized minorities in contrast to how they are celebrated and portrayed in the dance festivals.
Recommended Citation
Gavino, Annielille, "Ati, the Indigenous People of Panay: Their Journey, Ancestral Birthright and Loss" (2020). Dance MFA Student Scholarship. 1.
https://digitalcommons.hollins.edu/dancemfastudents/1