I got to explore and discover Cebu last year when I reviewed for my licensure Exams. A place where the old and the new mix. One famous trademark of Cebu is its devotion to the Señor Sto.Niño. Its a fact that every January, Cebu celebrates its Sinulog festival. Not only Cebu,but as well as several places all over the Visayas. Cebu is the birthplace of Christianity in the Philippines and during the Sinulog festival, many devotees attend the grand procession. I for one, would love to attend the procession this coming days, however, my travels plans are not yet finalized. That is why I am asking my readers who are based in Cebu to provide me more information on the fetsival’s details. But for now, I would like to share to you the oldest Sto.Niño relic in the Philippines which is housed on the Sto.Niño Basilica Minor which is also near Magellan’s Cross. The Sto.Niño is the very reason of the Sinulog festival thus the Sto.Niño Basilica will play a major role during the festival. The Church was built during the Spanish colonnial period and has been a center of religious activities for centuries. Personally, I have an attachment for this place, It is where I would hear mass during my review days. The church’s interior is well decorated and there is even a small park and fountain where people can meditate peacefully. In front of the Basilica is the Pilgrim Center where Devotion and Sunday Massess are held. A few walks away will bring you to a famous landmark in Cebu, a landmark so famous, that its even used for Cebu City’s Seal. Behold the Magellan’s Cross, the cross Ferdinand Magellan planted which also gave way to the spread of Christianity in the Philippines. Another, spectacle in the Basilica Grounds are the ladies doing the “sinulog dance” which is a form of prayer. If you happen to drop by, I encourage you to approach one of them and avail their services, you are not only praying for yourself and family but you are also helping them. These are just some of the many sights and sounds that you can witness at Basilica del Sto. Niño Cebu. Pit Senyor!
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hey! you can learn more about the festival through their official website
http://www.sinulog.ph/
you’ll find everything you need there, from the schedule of activities to the routes of the procession and the parade…
anyway, i hope you can come to Cebu this Sinulog. you’ll surely have fun!
jessa´s last blog ..excited for Sinulog 2010
Cool, there is actually some great ideas on here some of my subscribers may find this relevant, I will send them a link, many thanks.