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Even after the holidays, Cebu continues to celebrate the feast of sights, sounds and colors with the Sinulog Festival. It is held annually on every third Sunday of January. The festival honors the Holy Child Jesus, also known as Santo Niño, the patron of Cebu.

The Sinulog celebration is a known tradition among the Christian devotees of Santo Niño. Those who have petitions are highly recommended to join in the Sinulog dance. Most of the natives believe that their prayers are answered by dancing the Sinulog. So then, people dance on the streets along with other participants gracefully armed with vibrant dispositions and hearts filled with hope and love for the blessed Sto. Niño.

The event features a street parade of people in bright-colored costumes, young and old, dancing to the rhythm of drums, native gongs and trumpet whistles. The streets are lined with bazaars selling colorful goods, bottled drinks and food for the parade watchers. They’re also filled with booths offering variety of services, such as Henna Tattoo, bar drinks and loud sound systems for more entertainment.

Many people coming from different provinces and even tourists from other countries come to Cebu to join in the crowd and be part of the big event. It has also been promoted as a tourist attraction with various contests featuring contingents coming from different parts of the country. Some of the highlights are the Fireworks display competitions and dance productions.

These are only few of the activities that makes Sinulog one of the grandest and most awaited festival in the Philippines. There’s definitely more! So, what are you guys waiting for? Come one, come all! Let’s have fun on the streets today. Pit Senyor! =)