Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Sinulog Festival

If you have been to the Philippines on the month of January, for sure, you have heard about the Sinulog Festival. It may seem unfamiliar to some but the affair is one of reasons why many foreigners come to the province of Cebu after Christmas Season.




Sinulog Festival is the grandest and biggest celebration in the country. It is held every third Sunday of January in honor of Señor Santo Niño, the Child Jesus who is the patron saint of the whole province of Cebu. It traditionally runs in nine days - packed with religious practices and cultural activities.

Yearly Sinulog Festival Activities
  • Sinulog 2011 Opening Salvo, Walk with Jesus
  • Sinulog Festival 2011 Kick-Off
  • Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan
  • Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan
  • Miss Cebu 2011 Coronation Night
  • Sinulog Festival Queen Photo Shoot
  • Walk With Mary, Translacion
  • Cebu Pop Festival
  • Sinulog Festival Queen Competition
  • Fluvial Procession
  • Solemn Foot Procession
  • 3rd Sinulog Pyrofest
  • Kasadya Nite Mardi Gras
  • Sinulog Festival 2011 31st Grand Parade
  • Sinulog 2011 Awarding Ceremonies

The celebration mainly covers dancing on stage and at the streets focusing on certain themes that showcase the goodness of Santo Niño de Cebu. The yearly merriment marks histories with the catchphrase "One Beat, One Dance, One Vision" and the shout-out "Viva Pit Señor!".

People of all walks of life look forward to witness the festivity and the amazing miracles of the Holy Child Jesus.

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