Sinulog Festival

SINULOG FESTIVAL IN THE HONOR OF HOLY NIÑO

Sinulog is one, otherwise, the

biggest celebration to look forward to not only

of the Cebuanos but all the devotees of Señor

Santo Niño.

The Sinulog Festival is held annually on

third week of January as a tribute

in the miraculous image of Sto. Niño and lasts

of nine days. And is often popular

this festival in Cebu City.

The word Sinulog comes from Cebuanong pang

abay na sulog, which means “like water

current movement ”describing the reluctance

movement of Sinulog dance.

Did you know that on April 7, 1521, it was over

Ferdinand Magellan's ship arrived in Cebu

he showed the image of the young Jesus, the

Santo Niño, as a baptismal gift to Hara Amihan,

wife of Raja Humabon.

Including island leaders and the other 800

who was there baptized by Christianity. Sa

receiving it in the image, it is said to be Queen Juana

will dance with joy holding the image of the child

Jesus. Because the locals followed him,

this moment is considered the very first

Sinulog

The festival consists of a very long parade

with different groups of dancers with

colorful costumes and riding on seven floats

which symbolizes the seven different periods of

history of Cebu.

To see the difference between this festival and Ati

Atihan Festival of Panay Island, it is being danced

there is another motion. Its dance is accompanied by

drumming with two steps forward

following a backwards. 1980 first

to organize the parade. The Sinulog dance today

is the traditional and ritual dance of honor

of Santo Niño.

While dancing, people shout “Viva!

Pit Señor! Señor Santo Niño ”in gratitude and

soliciting their requests. The shouting is

necessary because people want to make sure that

Santo Niño will hear them.

Over the years, dance has become more and more popular

shown because it has also become part of the festival

the parades of floats, giants and other

pakulo.

Tourism has also become a major attraction

Sinulog is frequented by tourists, whether local or

foreign.may another move. Its dance is accompanied by

drumming with two steps forward

following a backwards. 1980 first

to organize the parade. The Sinulog dance today

is the traditional and ritual dance of honor

of Santo Niño.

While dancing, people shout “Viva!

Pit Señor! Señor Santo Niño ”in gratitude and

soliciting their requests. The shouting is

necessary because people want to make sure that

Santo Niño will hear them.

Over the years, dance has become more and more popular

shown because it has also become part of the festival

the parades of floats, giants and other

pakulo.

Tourism has also become a major attraction

Sinulog is frequented by tourists, whether local or

foreign.

But more than pleasure, the feast is

also showing the faith of the people and

appreciation of the culture and identity of a

after.

On April 7, 1521, after Ferdinand Magellan's ship arrived in Cebu, he presented the image of the baby Jesus, the Santo Niño, as a baptismal gift to Hara Amihan, wife of Raja Humabon. Hara Amihan was named Reyna Juana as a tribute to jay Juana, CarlosI's mother. Along with the island's leaders, another 800 of its inhabitants were baptized by Christianity. Upon receiving the image, Queen Juana is said to have danced with joy holding the image of the baby Jesus. Because of the locals' obedience to him, this moment was considered the first Sinulog.

The word Sinulogay comes from the Cebuanong adverb sulog, which means "like water current movement" which describes the ripple movement of Sinulog dance.

The Sinulog Festival is held annually in the third week of January in honor of the miraculous image of Sto. Niño and lasts for nine days. The festival consists of a very long parade with various groups of dancers in colorful costumes and riding on seven (7) floats that symbolize the seven different periods of Cebu history. To see the difference of this festival in the Ati-Atihan Festival of Panay Island, it is danced with a different motion. Its dance is accompanied by the playing of the drum with two steps forward followed by a backwards. The parade was first organized in 1980. Sinulog dance today is the traditional and ritual dance in honor of Santo Niño.

While dancing, people shout “Viva! Pit Señor! Señor Santo Niño, Manoy Kiloy ”as a thank you and request for their requests. Shouting is necessary because people want to make sure that Santo Niño can hear them.

The festival started on January 9 this year. Every day there is a mass taking place until January 20 thanksgiving day.

The word Sinulog comes from the Cebuano word which means, "like the flow of water." It refers to the relentless skipping of the Sinulog dance. Dancers often dance forward and backward at the same time as the drum.

Cebu City, Cebu is on fire every January due to the Sinulog celebration. Like Ati-atihan, the Sinulog is characterized by the sacred image of Santo Niño, and with the melody of “Pit Señor! Hala, Bira! ” the whole city will be shaken by the drums, the applause, and the shouts. The Sinulog consists of a month-long commemoration of the beloved patron of the Cebuanos, and includes the Sinulog Bazaar, the Sinulog contest, the arts and cultural performance, processions, the parade on the Mactan River, the Queen of the Sinulog, and the colorful rockets exploding in the air.

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SELF-CONCLUSION:

As a student of the UNIVERSITY OF CEBU I can say that it is really beautiful, colorful and very fun to celebrate SINULOG SA CEBU. This is also my long-awaited celebration because for me I will soon forget my assignments and we will not be busy on the day of the sinulog celebration. Sinulog is also a way to thank our patron the young JESUS ​​for the blessings people receive in cebu and the abundant life they are experiencing.l