CEBU CITY, Philippines–The Sinulog Festival 2024 launching parade kicks off in Cebu City on Friday, January 12, 2024.
This is part of the activities held in line with the celebration of the annual Sinulog Festival in Cebu City.
The launching parade, which features performers from different schools and universities in Cebu, starts at the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño and ends at the Cebu City Sports Center.
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Participants ready for Sinulog launching parade
Performers from various schools and universities in Cebu get ready for their participation in the launching parade.
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Cebu City government-sponsored Novena Mass
The Novena Mass sponsored by the Cebu City Government started at 2:30 p.m. The launching parade starts after the Mass.
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Road closures for Sinulog 2024 launching parade
Here is a map from the Cebu City Transportation Office showing road closures in downtown Cebu City for the Launching Parade for the Sinulog 2024.
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Faith, rain, and Sinulog 2024 start
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DEVOTEES AND BATOBALANI SA GUGMA
Devotees sway their hands up in a gesture of devotion and offertory to Señor Sto. Niño, in harmony with the Bato Balani hymn.
Mayor Rama opens Sinulog 2024
Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has officially opened the Sinulog Festival 2024 before the start of the launching parade.
Sinulog launching parade officially starts
The Sinulog Festival 2024 launching parade kicks off at around 4 p.m. on Friday.
‘Walking, dancing while enjoying the rain’ – Rama
Despite bad weather, Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama expresses his gratitude for the successful conclusion of the Novena Mass at the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño on Friday.
“[Everyone]‘s walking, dancing while enjoying the rain,” Rama said.
Watch his video here:
Performers in action
Performers from one of the participating universities in Cebu City showcase grace and elegance in the street dancing of the Sinulog 2024 launching parade along Osmeña Boulevard.
Performers, city officials arrive at CCSC
Mayor Rama dancing during opening salvo
Cebu City Government officials, led by Mayor Michael Rama, dance the ‘Singapore-like Cebu City’ jingle during the Opening Salvo.
First performer: CAR
Filipiniana Dance Group Region: CAR is the first to perform at the Opening Salvo of the Sinulog 2024 launching
Other Sinulog Opening Salvo performers
CDU performs
USJ-R’s turn to perform
Lapu-Lapu Cebu International College
CTU-Danao performs
SCHOOLS THAT PERFORMED AT SINULOG 2024 OPENING SALVO
- Indiana Aerospace University – Region 5
- Cebu Normal University Dance Troupe – Region 6
- University of Cebu Dance Company – Region 8
- Cebu institute of technology university – Region 9
- Cats Aero College Incorporated Dance
- Troupe – Region 10
- University of Southern Philippines
- Foundation Dance Troupe – Region 11
- Mansci Dance Company of Mandaue City
- Science High School – Region 12
- Abellana National High School Dance
- Troupe – Region 13
- Cebu Technological University Dance
- Troupe – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM)
- University of San Carlos – Region 7
Finale of Sinulog Opening Salvo
To conclude a night of joyful dancing and celebration, all the performers from various schools in Cebu City graced the stage together for the finale of the Opening Salvo on Friday evening, January 12, 2023 at the Cebu City Sports Center.
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