SINULOG FESTIVAL 2011: The sights, the sounds, the dance

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

Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan 2011 Winners

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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People are PEOPLE

Individuals we are, many were just seemed to be like a star. People are everywhere as we could see; YOU, THEM, SHE, HE, US, and ME are totally different from each other.

Others would see someone as to be different for they have their own opinion to say. Like the famous quote which is a TV commercial line “First impression lasts…” isn’t it true? or just a mere superficial!

How about this quote, “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover…” Does it coincide with the first one? These simple words can be express by your own understanding, yet some would just conclude you on their own at their first glance.

It’s frustrating to know that only a few can stand by its own way. People would just look at you according to what they see and hear. But basically, its their opinion if they see you as arrogant or a hypocrite in the first time. So be it in their minds! For they see also themselves as that!!!

It sound so ridiculous but it’s really true. Most of them are in so called “HIGHEST FORM OF PERSONALITY BUT AN EMPTY SHELL” or should say IDIOTS!!!

Don’t be a victim with these kind of people for they would just make you down… in other words DON’T JUST TRUST SOMEONE…

Here are some tips, to be more aware of those around you.

• Find yourself a time to be free.

• Understanding to others’ opinion is one way of learning.

• Count your fingers NOT your friends.

• Kindness is one of the best tool to be loved by everbody.

• You are the only YOU in this world so live for the best.

• Organize your thought and focus on what you are doing.

• Unite with God on your own special way.

• Cherish every moment with family and friends.

• Help others as long as you can.

• Everybody has the right to be themselves.

• Share what you have, not just to be selfish.

• Thank someone who did something good to you!

• Encourage yourself to be you, not to be arrogant.

• Respect others, if you wanted to be respected.