It is called as "The mother of all Festivals" and one of the foundations of Filipino tradition. Sinulog has been a celebration for devotees of Sr. Santo Niño for the past 31 years. Started on 1980, Sinulog became a tradition of Cebuanos every third Sunday of January in honor to blessed Sr. Santo Niño (child Jesus).
- The sights
Before the New Year comes, colorful sights will flourish the busy streets of Cebu in preparation of the festivities. Tarpaulin signages, multicolored buntings, and Santo Niño shrines that are especially built for the occasions, are visible in different parts of the city.
- The sounds
- The dance
The word Sinulog comes from the Cebuano adverb sulog which is "like water current movement," which describes the forward-backward movement of the Sinulog dance. The dance consists of two steps forward and one step backward, done to the sound of drums.
Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan 2011 Winners
Elementary Division:
- Grand Champion: San Roque Elementary School of Talisay City
- 2nd Place Winner: Pajo Elementary School of Lapu-Lapu City
- 3rd Place Winner: Karansang Danawanon (Cambanay Elementary School) of Danao City
- 4th Place Winner: DepEd Cordova District of Cordova
- 5th Place Winner: Basak Elementary School of Mandaue City
Secondary Division:
- Grand Champion: DepEd Carcar City Division of Carcar City
- 2nd Place Winner: Division of Danao City, Sabang National High School of Danao City
- 3rd Place Winner: Pooc National High School, Talisay City Division of Talisay City
- 4th Place Winner: Tipolo National High School of Mandaue City (“Mandawehanong Kaliwat”)
- 5th Place Winner: Toledo National Vocational School of Toledo City
Special Prizes
- Best in Costume: Division of Danao City, Sabang National High School of Danao City
- Best in Musicality: “Mandawehanong Kaliwat” (Tipolo National High School) of Mandaue City
Elementary Division:
- Grand Champion, Best in Musicality and Best in Costume: Talamban Elementary School
- 2nd Place Winner: Tribo Mabolokon – Mabolo Elementary School
- 3rd Place Winner: Tejero Elementary School
- 4th Place Winner: Pardo Elementary School
- 5th Place Winner: City Central Elementary School
Secondary Division:
- Grand Champion, Best in Musicality and Best in Costume : Abellana National School
- 2nd Place Winner: Don Sergio Osmena Memorial National High School
- 3rd Place Winner: Apas National High School
- 4th Place Winner: Tisa Night High School
- 5th Place Winner: Balangay Basak Pardo – Pardo National High School
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i am grateful that Philippines has this kind of tradition. hindi lamang ito about beauty, tourist attraction kundi about our faith and appreciation sa buhay.
ReplyDeletei wish someday i can attend sinulog festival .
mabuhay!
This is the kind of post that I was looking for, the Sinulog 2011 sights and sounds, even better than mine.
ReplyDeleteI've gone to the Sinulog 2011, and the experience is just way beyond compare. You might want to check out my post, 74th Araw ng Dabaw Versus Sinulog 2011. Cheers! :-)