Sinulog is the dance ritual in honor of the miraculous image Sto. Nino. The dance moves to the sound of the drums and this resembles the current of what was known as Cebu's Pahina River. Thus, in Cebuano, they say it's, Sinulog.
More than just the meaning of the word is significance of the dance. Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan came to Cebu on April 7 1521, to plant the cross on its sea shore and claim the country for the king of the Spain. Sinulog was already danced by the natives in donor or their wooden idols and Anitos. Then Magellan came and introduce Christianity. He gave Sto. Nino (image of the child Jesus Christ) gift to Hara Amihan wife of Cebu's Rajah Humabon who was later name Queen Juana.
(Senyor Sto. Nino)
This time however, they dance it no longer to worship their Native Idols but a sign of reverence to Sto. Nino which is now enshrined at San Agustin Church (Basilica Minore Del Sto. Nino). Thousands of pilgrims and devoted of Sto. Nino walked on the streets going to Basilica bringing their candles and rosary. After the procession a high mass is going to be celebrated. Many people believe that their hopes in life are answered by dancing the Sinulog after the solemn procession.
(Indak Indak)
Sinulog festival is annual celebration of Cebu City. Its a long celebration for the month of January. The most awaited event of the year. Listen to the incredible sounds of the drums and dance to their beat. Join the crowds and awed the exotic beauties of Festival Queens and their dancers. Watch the dancers to dance their dances for the one and only Sto. Nino.
(Festival Queen)
She is the charm of elegance maiden. She is the resemblance of natural queen, The Festival Queen. Shes become the apple of the eye of the photographer. She will catch the attention of everyone on their own street dancing. The Festival Queen has the privilege to bear in her hand the image of the Christ Child. Resemblance of Queen Juana receiving the image of Sto. Nino.
Cebu City(Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Sugbo) is the capital City of Cebu, and the second largest City in the Philippines, the second most significant Metro Politan Centre in the Philippines and known as the oldest settlement established by the Spaniards in the country. It is located in the easter shore in Cebu and the first Spanish settlement in the Philippines. The Mactan- Cebu International Airport, located in Lapu-lapu City is only twenty minutes drive away from Cebu City.
PIT SENYOR , VIVA STO. NINYO
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