/Workbook /Document With this, Sinulog has become the biggest and grandest festival of the country. 0 333 0 0 0 500 556 444 556 444 /F11 35 0 R For 32 years, the Sinulog Festival is a traditional celebration in Cebu City held every third Sunday of January to honor the Santo Nio (Child Jesus). With the celebrations evolution, the Sinulog Festival has become a month long tradition in Cebu. ] Explore more of Cebu City and the province. /BitsPerComponent 8 endobj /CreationDate (D:20170404192237+05'30') /Subtype /TrueType /F2 26 0 R 239 0 R 240 0 R 241 0 R 242 0 R 243 0 R 244 0 R 245 0 R 246 0 R 247 0 R 248 0 R /F4 28 0 R 291 0 R 292 0 R 293 0 R 294 0 R 295 0 R 296 0 R 297 0 R 298 0 R 299 0 R 300 0 R] /LastChar 32 /Annots [57 0 R] 611 500 556 0 0 833 0 556 0 0 >> Culture is gratifying. /CS /DeviceRGB /F12 68 0 R endobj 2 150 0 R 3 151 0 R 4 [152 0 R 153 0 R 154 0 R 155 0 R 156 0 R 157 0 R 158 0 R 159 0 R 160 0 R 161 0 R /F5 29 0 R << >> >> /F4 28 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] /F6 30 0 R The church was called San Agustin Church, later renamed to Basilica Minore del Santo Nio. /Tabs /S 222 0 R] (Photo: ). It varies because society is based on the sharing of the same piece of land for living or the same social platform. The dance moves to the sound of the drums and this resembles the current (Sinulog) of what was then known as Cebu's . /Type /Group /F4 28 0 R oy egimukgbegn ct`kr pkcpmk fgl tc egtkrfbt wet` t`kh. These concerted details are all drawn over the rhythm of the drums, trumpets and overall musical ensemble as an auditory treat to match the visual presentation. /Type /Group It is different from other because it posessed something that other festival don't have. >> /CS /DeviceRGB >> << endobj /FontDescriptor 439 0 R /F7 31 0 R /Textbox /Sect /F3 27 0 R Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. Culture varies from society to society. << << /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] << Nino Festival in Cebuis an annual religious and cultural festival. /Annots [49 0 R] /F6 30 0 R We recommend Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge. /F3 27 0 R << [1] Aside from the religious aspect of the festival, Sinulog is also famous for its street parties, usually happening the night before and the night of the main festival. >> /Contents 86 0 R >> /F8 32 0 R /F4 28 0 R Sinulog originates from a Visayan word sulog which means current. >> /F1 25 0 R He presented the image of the Child Jesus to the Rajah Humabon. /Contents 98 0 R With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. >> What to Expect: Sinulog is a celebration which makes me proud as a Cebuano! [neutrality is disputed] The first of these conversions happened in 1521 on the island of Cebu, when Indianized-Sanskritized ruler Rajah Humabon and his queen Amihan (Humamay) were baptized along with their subjects, becoming Carlos and Juana of Cebu.[4]. 1. Today the Sinulog commemorates the Filipino people's acceptance of Christianity (specifically, Roman Catholicism), and their rejection of their former animist beliefs (worship of nature). Main to it is the Sinulog dance presentation at the Cebu City Sports Center before a big audience. At the moment of receiving the holy image, it was said that Queen Juana, the main consort of Rajah Humabon, danced with joy holding this image of the child Jesus. Despite the uncertain weather condition of raining or shining these people take time in joining the novena masses and long processions. Prior to and after the main parade, street parties are everywhere in Cebu during the evening. /F8 32 0 R Culture provides a set of rules to ensure co . /LastChar 32 endobj /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageB /ImageC /ImageI] As the festival becomes more and more famous each year, tourists would never want to miss the opportunity to watch it and became more and more commercialized. 220 0 R 109 0 R 110 0 R 111 0 R 112 0 R 113 0 R 114 0 R 115 0 R 116 0 R 117 0 R Find out more information about this unique tradition below. /FirstChar 32 In the end the Sinulog did give Cebu a culture and a name. 23 0 obj /Contents 54 0 R Sinulog, as a divine creed of Christianity, is glorified to express devotion and reverence to the Child King (baby Jesus) the Seor Santo Nio. endobj Festivals tend to get crazy and with millions of people attending Sinulog, services will be slow and traffic will be frustrating. Wear sunblock. The word Sinulog comes from the Cebuano adverb sulog, roughly meaning "like water current movement;" describing the forward-backward dance movements. /FontDescriptor 442 0 R /F3 27 0 R /F4 28 0 R >> /Subtype /Image [citation needed]. /Type /Page 119 0 R 119 0 R 119 0 R 119 0 R 119 0 R 119 0 R 119 0 R 119 0 R 119 0 R 119 0 R /Image30 38 0 R Youre going to be under the sun a lot for the events, so it is best to take care of your skin. Etymologically, the word derives from the same word as "sulog" -- the word that refers to a current passing through water -- which poetically describes the rippling steps of the traditional Sinulog celebration dance. /F2 26 0 R /Type /Group If you are planning to join the street parties, make sure not to drive afterward. endobj The kaleidoscopic spectacle is widespread and acclaimed not only by the local communities but as well as . sinulog festival culture is social. And for the past years, I have been glued to the live telecast of the celebration. Nino Festival in Cebu is an annual religious and cultural festival. Recent events like the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Chinese escalation in the South China Sea, and the continuing missiles tests by North Korea, are beating the drums of war. /F12 68 0 R /MarkInfo << /Group << The native shield is supposed to symbolize the Philippines resistance to colonization while the Santo Nio's coat of arms printed on its face represented the country's acceptance of Roman Catholicism. Just remember to book withhotels in Cebu City in advance as they get fully booked fast during this season. 7 [223 0 R 224 0 R 225 0 R 226 0 R 227 0 R 228 0 R 229 0 R 230 0 R 231 0 R 232 0 R] /F4 28 0 R /F10 34 0 R /Parent 2 0 R 371 0 R 372 0 R 373 0 R 374 0 R 375 0 R 376 0 R 377 0 R 434 0 R 379 0 R 380 0 R /Type /Font /P69 62 0 R /StructParents 5 Starting in 1980, the Cebu City government organized the Sinulog Festival and eventually gave incentives also to tribal dance groups. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 760 0 0 These people, from different walks of life, have stories to tell. 145 0 R 146 0 R 147 0 R 148 0 R 149 0 R] 249 0 R 250 0 R 251 0 R 252 0 R 253 0 R 254 0 R 255 0 R 256 0 R 257 0 R 258 0 R /Annots [99 0 R] You will receive an answer to the email. >> /F4 28 0 R << /Contents 100 0 R /F7 31 0 R /S /Part endobj /LastChar 241 /P129 80 0 R /Subtype /Type1 At the time when Spain sent expeditions to the Philippines, they were under the Habsburg dynasty. 197 0 R 198 0 R 198 0 R 198 0 R 199 0 R 200 0 R 201 0 R 202 0 R 203 0 R 204 0 R The magnificence of the festival made Filipinos, as well as our fellow Asians, refer to it as the Mother of all Festivals. /GS7 36 0 R >> /Meta62 63 0 R /F1 25 0 R >> endobj /F1 25 0 R /FontDescriptor 440 0 R 21 0 obj /Meta103 75 0 R In 2021, the festival was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the next year it was cancelled again after the devastation of Typhoon Rai. /F1 25 0 R /Type /Group /Widths [250 0 0 0 0 0 833 0 333 333 259 0 R 260 0 R 261 0 R 262 0 R 263 0 R 264 0 R 265 0 R 266 0 R 267 0 R 268 0 R 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Its More Fun in The Philippines: The Sinulog Festival Fever, Asia Society Museum: The Asia Arts & Museum Network. /ColorSpace /DeviceRGB Visayan folklore is sated with tales and legends about the creation and heroism, moral conflict, and the triumph of good over evil. /F6 30 0 R It may probably reach the point of highly commercialized pageantry but the main theme of reverence and faith never cease. /Contents 84 0 R For 32 years, the Sinulog Festival is a traditional celebration in Cebu City held every third Sunday of January to honor the Santo Nio (Child Jesus). /F4 28 0 R >> This cultural and religious festival is a time where we give honor to Santo Nio. 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CULTURE IS GRATIFYING by preserving the festival. 19 0 obj Whether you're a first-timer in Cebu or a repeat visitor, the festival will be a memorable experience. /Type /Font /Subtype /Type1 Since its festival declaration in the 80s, it has become evident that there is a transition of the traditional Sinug dance to the grandiose Sinulog festival in contemporary times [3]. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Sinulog is a January festival. /Meta95 74 0 R /FontDescriptor 441 0 R 279 0 R 280 0 R 416 0 R 282 0 R 283 0 R 284 0 R 285 0 R 286 0 R 287 0 R 288 0 R 667 556 611 0 0 0 0 611 0 0 /StructParents 8 Check our article onPhilippines travel requi With more than 7000 islands within three major island regions, the Philippines is home to natural wonders like islands, mountains, and pristine beaches. 299 0 R 300 0 R 417 0 R 126 0 R 418 0 R 128 0 R 129 0 R 130 0 R 131 0 R 132 0 R Blueprint Business Solutions is an innovative staffing solutions provider situated in the business district of Mactan Island, Philippines. Fly at least a day earlier before the Sinulog weekend. /Encoding /WinAnsiEncoding /GS7 36 0 R /F11 60 0 R /GS70 65 0 R 3. >> /F5 29 0 R /F1 25 0 R 311 0 R 312 0 R 425 0 R 314 0 R 315 0 R 316 0 R 426 0 R 318 0 R 319 0 R 320 0 R /Encoding /WinAnsiEncoding Historically, the festival personifies the story of how pagan people embraced the Christian religion, that solemnly depicted through the dance rituals and colorful parades. /P86 69 0 R >> endobj 17 [376 0 R 377 0 R 378 0 R 379 0 R 380 0 R 381 0 R 382 0 R 383 0 R 384 0 R 385 0 R 0 0 0 722 667 722 722 667 611 778 Learn about its origin and cultural significance. /Nums [0 [101 0 R 102 0 R 103 0 R 104 0 R 105 0 R 106 0 R 107 0 R 108 0 R 109 0 R 110 0 R It was attended, not only by Filipinos, but people coming from different parts of the globe also went to witness the celebration. /Contents 78 0 R - Culture is social. Flashing a blissful smile, a jubilant woman in front of the troupe of dancers wave the icon of the Santo Nio. /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageB /ImageC /ImageI] /F7 31 0 R Hara Humamay (or Amihan in some versions) was later named, Queen Juana after Juana, mother of Carlos I. along with the rulers of the island and some 800 natives were also converted to the Roman Catholic faith. (Everybody, regardless of the place they came from, enjoyed and bonded together as the festival started.) Experience the ultimate island life in Palawan, the Last Frontier of the Philippines. /F7 31 0 R Things to Do duringSinulog Festival in Cebu, Join the fluvial parade and solemn procession, day tourat Hilutungan Island and Nalusuan Island, reasons why you should visit the Philippines. /P110 72 0 R Dancers are having communication with others thru dancing which brings excitement to every people in the festival. Sinulog is all about keeping the faith of the Holy Child, the time to give thanks to the abundance of blessings and seek for guidance. Luigie Dedel, a local devotee of Sinulog Festival. /S /Transparency /F9 48 0 R Book your accommodation in advance. Aside from the Sinulog Festival, Cebu has a lot of tourist attractions and activities in store for you. Sinulog Festival or Santo Nino/Sto. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 556 0 444 389 333 556 500 722 500 500 After a few days, Baladhay was heard shouting and was found dancing by the native tribe. Culture varies from society to society in sinulog festival? /F4 28 0 R Sinulog, which is of pagan origin, is the link between the country's pagan past and its Christian present. /F3 27 0 R The Grand Parade that snakes its way through Cebu's major thoroughfares is . >> Despite the shared nature of culture, that doesnt mean that culture is homogenous (the same). 500 500 333 389 278 500 500 722 500 500 431 0 R 342 0 R 343 0 R 344 0 R 345 0 R 346 0 R 432 0 R 348 0 R 349 0 R 350 0 R /F8 32 0 R /FontDescriptor 443 0 R /BaseFont /Times#20New#20Roman#2CBoldItalic 500 500 500 500 500 500 278 278 564 564 /F1 25 0 R After a few days passed, Baladhay was heard shouting and was found dancing with utmost alertness. /P102 71 0 R A culture l is something that stands for something else. Photos by The Forest Camp Resort/Nay Palad Hideaway IMPORTANT:Theresorts featured in this article may have COVID-19 travel restrictions and requirements. Humabon ordered his native tribe to bring Baladhay into a room where the Santo Nio was enthroned, along with the other pagan gods of the native Cebuanos. /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] the creative and colorful customes of the dancers with full of decorations satisfies the viewers. The first parade was organized in 1980. >> This time however, Legazpi discovered that the natives already dance the Sinulog honoring the Santo Nio. endobj This resides in their minds and hearts. 15 0 R 16 0 R 17 0 R 18 0 R 19 0 R 20 0 R 21 0 R] /F4 28 0 R >> /CS /DeviceRGB /F5 29 0 R Along with the rulers of the island, some 800 natives were also converted to the Roman Catholic faith. 0 0 0 0 0 500 500 444 500 444 /Group << /DescendantFonts [444 0 R] /Meta130 82 0 R >> >> Start planning yourtrip by looking into Cebu tours and activitiesthat you can add to your itinerary. endobj More than just the meaning of the word is the significance of the dance. /Type /ExtGState /StructParents 12 /BaseFont /Times#20New#20Roman >> /Type /Page 34 0 obj /S /Transparency >> 0 0 0 0 0 0 333 0 0 0 /F7 31 0 R Tamang sagot sa tanong: As a potential journalist you are assigned to document one of the most famous festival in our country the sinulog festival during the event you need to take a picture and write down notes of the important things about festival that are related to the different characteristic of culture * culture is shared Culture is social Culture is learned Culture is transmitted . /Dialogsheet /Part /S /Transparency Dr. Lordinio Vergara of the Street Dancing Competition and Dr. Larry Gabao of the Sinulog Based Competition of the Sinulog Festival 2020 said on the performance of Sinanduloy . 33 0 obj /F3 27 0 R Pinoy expatriates celebrate smaller Sinulog festivals in communities around the world -- such as Auckland, Los Angeles, London and Dubai -- but the Cebu party is the biggest of these. /Group << >> The most-awaited feature, nevertheless, is the Sinulog Grand Parade which was held on the 15th day of January. 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