Every January, Cebu comes alive to the beat of the drums of the Sinulog. The event kicks off with a solemn dawn procession and ends with the Sinulog Grand Parade on the third Sunday of January. A number of other exciting activities are held during the Sinulog season.
The following is a list of some of the fun-filled events that you can look forward to during the Sinulog season.
The following is a list of some of the fun-filled events that you can look forward to during the Sinulog season.
Walk With Jesus Dawn Procession
The Walk with Jesus dawn procession will be held on January 7, 2016. This solemn activity is typically attended by thousands of devotees. It starts at the Fuente Osmeña Circle and ends at the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño.
The Walk with Jesus dawn procession will be held on January 7, 2016. This solemn activity is typically attended by thousands of devotees. It starts at the Fuente Osmeña Circle and ends at the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño.
Walk With Jesus Dawn Procession – image source: flickr.com
Sinulog Kick Off Parade
A mini-Sinulog parade will be held on January 8 and participated by contingents from schools and universities around Cebu. The participating contingents perform along Osmeña Boulevard during the event, which culminates at the Cebu City Sports Center.
A mini-Sinulog parade will be held on January 8 and participated by contingents from schools and universities around Cebu. The participating contingents perform along Osmeña Boulevard during the event, which culminates at the Cebu City Sports Center.
Sinulog Kick Off Parade – image source: philstar.com
Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan
On January 9, students from different Cebu provincial schools will participate in the Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan. The event will see the students showing off their dancing skills in a street-dancing competition held along Osmeña Boulevard. The winners of the event will join the Sinulog Grand Parade on January 17.
On January 9, students from different Cebu provincial schools will participate in the Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan. The event will see the students showing off their dancing skills in a street-dancing competition held along Osmeña Boulevard. The winners of the event will join the Sinulog Grand Parade on January 17.
Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan – image source: libotero.com
Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan
A day after students from Cebu provincial schools perform in a street dance competition, students from different schools from Cebu City will have the chance to show their talents in the Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan. It will be a street-dancing competition where the winners will join the Sinulog Grand Parade on the third week of January.
A day after students from Cebu provincial schools perform in a street dance competition, students from different schools from Cebu City will have the chance to show their talents in the Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan. It will be a street-dancing competition where the winners will join the Sinulog Grand Parade on the third week of January.
Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan – image source: philstar.com
Miss Cebu Coronation Night
Miss Cebu is the longest running beauty pageant in Cebu. It was originally organized to promote Cebu as a feasible alternative tourist destination in 1984. It produced numerous national and international beauty queens and world-class models. Since Cebuanos are known for their intelligence, the Miss Cebu pageant puts brains before beauty. The Miss Cebu Coronation Night will be held at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel on January 13.
Miss Cebu is the longest running beauty pageant in Cebu. It was originally organized to promote Cebu as a feasible alternative tourist destination in 1984. It produced numerous national and international beauty queens and world-class models. Since Cebuanos are known for their intelligence, the Miss Cebu pageant puts brains before beauty. The Miss Cebu Coronation Night will be held at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel on January 13.
Miss Cebu Coronation Night – image source: lifestyle.inquirer.net
Sinulog Festival Queen Competition
On January 14, the lead dancers of the different Sinulog Grand Parade contingents will compete for the title of Sinulog Festival Queen. The event is a runway competition and photo-shoot that will be held at the SM City Cebu.
On January 14, the lead dancers of the different Sinulog Grand Parade contingents will compete for the title of Sinulog Festival Queen. The event is a runway competition and photo-shoot that will be held at the SM City Cebu.
Sinulog Festival Queen Competition – image source: en.wikipedia.org
Sinulog Festival Queen Coronation Night
The coronation of the Sinulog Festival Queen will be held at the Cebu City Sports Center on January 14. The event is a ritual and dance competition of the lead dancers of the different Sinulog Grand Parade contingents.
The coronation of the Sinulog Festival Queen will be held at the Cebu City Sports Center on January 14. The event is a ritual and dance competition of the lead dancers of the different Sinulog Grand Parade contingents.
Sinulog Festival Queen Coronation Night – image source: en.wikipedia.org
Cebu Pop Music Festival
On January 15, the Cebu Pop Music Festival will be held at the Cebu Coliseum. The event is a songwriting competition among amateur and professional songwriters. The songs are performed by the best and up-and-coming singing talents from Cebu.
On January 15, the Cebu Pop Music Festival will be held at the Cebu Coliseum. The event is a songwriting competition among amateur and professional songwriters. The songs are performed by the best and up-and-coming singing talents from Cebu.
Cebu Pop Music Festival – image source: live.philstar.com
Fluvial Procession
A day before the solemn procession, the Fluvial Procession will see the image of the Santo Niño brought from Mandaue City to Cebu City on board a beautifully-decorated “galleon.” The image is escorted by a flotilla of boats of various sizes as it is brought back to the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño. This year, the Fluvial Procession will be held on the wee hours of the morning of January 16.
A day before the solemn procession, the Fluvial Procession will see the image of the Santo Niño brought from Mandaue City to Cebu City on board a beautifully-decorated “galleon.” The image is escorted by a flotilla of boats of various sizes as it is brought back to the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño. This year, the Fluvial Procession will be held on the wee hours of the morning of January 16.
Fluvial Procession – image source: en.wikipedia.org
Solemn Procession
On the afternoon of the same day as the Fluvial Parade, the image of the Santo Niño is taken around the major streets of Cebu for the annual Solemn Procession. This religious event is attended by millions of pilgrims and devotees of the Santo Niño who join together to honor the Holy Child.
On the afternoon of the same day as the Fluvial Parade, the image of the Santo Niño is taken around the major streets of Cebu for the annual Solemn Procession. This religious event is attended by millions of pilgrims and devotees of the Santo Niño who join together to honor the Holy Child.
Solemn Procession – image source: cebu.gov.ph
Mañanita Mass
On the feast day of Senor Santo Niño de Cebu, an early morning mass will be held at the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño. After the Mañanita Mass, a Pontifical Mass will be celebrated by the Archbishop of Cebu, His Eminence Jose S. Palma.
On the feast day of Senor Santo Niño de Cebu, an early morning mass will be held at the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño. After the Mañanita Mass, a Pontifical Mass will be celebrated by the Archbishop of Cebu, His Eminence Jose S. Palma.
Mañanita Mass – image source: philstar.com
Sinulog Grand Parade
The Sinulog Grand Parade is the most-awaited event during the Sinulog. The event is brings together different dancing contingents from all over the country. Aside from the competition, a number of the participants consider their participation as a form of thanksgiving for the blessings they received in the past. The grand parade will follow a carousel route around the major streets of the City of Cebu. It starts and ends at the Cebu City Sports Center.
The Sinulog Grand Parade is the most-awaited event during the Sinulog. The event is brings together different dancing contingents from all over the country. Aside from the competition, a number of the participants consider their participation as a form of thanksgiving for the blessings they received in the past. The grand parade will follow a carousel route around the major streets of the City of Cebu. It starts and ends at the Cebu City Sports Center.
Sinulog Grand Parade – image source: newsinfo.inquirer.net
In addition to these major activities, visitors can also look forward to nightly cultural presentations, fireworks competitions and other activities that have made the Sinulog into one of the best festivals in the world.
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