Sinulog 2016 Events
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Jan. 7 |
4 a.m. - Walk with Jesus (Assembly at Fuente Osmena) |
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5:30 a.m. - Installation of Hermano and Hermana Mayores 2016 at the Basilica del Sto. Niño |
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Jan. 8 |
2 p.m. - Sinulog launching mass at Basilica del Sto. Niño |
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3 p.m. - Launching Parade |
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Jan. 9 |
1 p.m. - Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan (Assembly at Capitol grounds) |
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7 p.m. - Miss Cebu Pre-Pageant Night at Ayala Activity Center |
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Jan. 10 |
1 p.m. - Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan (Assembly at Plaza Independencia) |
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Jan. 13 |
9 a.m. - Balikbayans Airport Welcome at Mactan Cebu International Airport |
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7 p.m. - Miss Cebu Coronation Night at Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino |
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Jan. 15 |
4 a.m. - Walk with Mary (Assembly at Fuente Osmena) |
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7 a.m. - Misa de Traslacion at Basilica del Sto. Niño |
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8 a.m. - Traslacion (from Basilica del Sto. Niño to St. Joseph's National Shrine, Mandaue City) |
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10 a.m. - Welcome Mass at the St. Joseph's National Shrine |
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9 a.m. - Devotee City Opening |
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7:30 p.m. - Sinulog Festival Queen Competition at Cebu City Sports Center |
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Jan. 16 |
6 a.m. - Fluvial Procession in Mactan Channel |
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9 a.m. - Re-enactment of the Baptism of Queen Juana and Rajah Humabon |
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2 p.m. - Solemn Procession of the Miraculous Image of Sto. Niño |
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6 p.m. - Pontifical Mass with Palo Archbishop John Du |
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8 p.m. - One hour traditional Sinulog Community Dancing by devotees and Fireworks Display at the Basilica del Sto. Niño |
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9 p.m. - Pyrospectacular Show at SM City Cebu |
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Jan. 17 |
6 a.m. - Palma Pontifical Mass at the Basilica del Sto. Niño |
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8 a.m. - Grandstand Mass |
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9 a.m. - Sinulog Grand Parade |
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Jan. 18 |
1 p.m. - Awarding of Winners at the Cebu City Sports Center |
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Jan. 22 |
4 a.m. - Hubo ritual and Mass at the Basilica del Sto. Niño |
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