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Sinulog 2016

Sinulog 2016 Events

Date

Activities

Jan. 7

4 a.m. - Walk with Jesus (Assembly at Fuente Osmena)

 

5:30 a.m. - Installation of Hermano and Hermana Mayores 2016 at the Basilica del Sto. Niño

 

 

Jan. 8

2 p.m. - Sinulog launching mass at Basilica del Sto. Niño

 

3 p.m. - Launching Parade

 

 

Jan. 9

1 p.m. - Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan (Assembly at Capitol grounds)

 

7 p.m. - Miss Cebu Pre-Pageant Night at Ayala Activity Center

 

 

Jan. 10

1 p.m. - Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan (Assembly at Plaza Independencia)

 

 

Jan. 13

9 a.m. - Balikbayans Airport Welcome at Mactan Cebu International Airport

 

7 p.m. - Miss Cebu Coronation Night at Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino

 

 

Jan. 15

4 a.m. - Walk with Mary (Assembly at Fuente Osmena)

 

7 a.m. - Misa de Traslacion at Basilica del Sto. Niño

 

8 a.m. - Traslacion (from Basilica del Sto. Niño to St. Joseph's National Shrine, Mandaue City)

 

10 a.m. - Welcome Mass at the  St. Joseph's National Shrine

 

9 a.m. - Devotee City Opening

 

7:30 p.m. - Sinulog Festival Queen Competition at Cebu City Sports Center

 

 

Jan. 16

6 a.m. - Fluvial Procession in Mactan Channel

 

9 a.m. - Re-enactment of the Baptism of Queen Juana and Rajah Humabon

 

2 p.m. - Solemn Procession of the Miraculous Image of Sto. Niño

 

6 p.m. -  Pontifical Mass with Palo Archbishop John Du

 

8 p.m. - One hour traditional Sinulog Community Dancing by devotees and Fireworks Display at the Basilica del Sto. Niño

 

9 p.m. - Pyrospectacular Show at SM City Cebu

 

 

Jan. 17

6 a.m. - Palma Pontifical Mass at the Basilica del Sto. Niño

 

8 a.m. - Grandstand Mass

 

9 a.m. - Sinulog Grand Parade

 

 

Jan. 18

1 p.m. - Awarding of Winners at the Cebu City Sports Center

 

 

Jan. 22

4 a.m. - Hubo ritual and Mass at the Basilica del Sto. Niño

 

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By: Pia Piquero - December 25th, 2024

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By: Morexette Marie B. Erram - December 24th, 2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Organizers of the Sinulog Festival 2025 have unveiled the list of activities for next year’s festivities. Touted as one of the grandest and largest festivals in the Philippines, the Sinulog is the secular counterpart for the Feast of the Señor Sto. Niño de Cebu which is celebrated every third Sunday of […]

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By: Pia Piquero - December 24th, 2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The year 2024 was a whirlwind of events for Cebu City, characterized by political upheavals, environmental surprises, and headline-grabbing controversies that kept residents and the nation captivated. From fierce debates over festival venues and water crises to scandals that rocked City Hall and record-breaking feats clouded by disputes, Cebu City became […]

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Don Sergio Osmeña Sr. Memorial National High School. They won 3rd prize Secondary division for Ritual Showdown during 2016 Sinulog sa Kabataan Dakbayan competition. (CDN PHOTO/LITO TECSON)

Don Vicente Rama Memorial National High School is this year's champion for the Ritual Showdown, Secondary division during the 2016 Sinulog sa Kabataan Dakbayan competition. (CDN PHOTO/LITO TECSON)

Pundok Duljo-an San Nicolas Elementary School is this year's 4th placer for the 2016 Sinulog sa Kabataan Dakbayan Elementary division Ritual Showdown. (CDN PHOTO/LITO TECSON)

Don Vicente Rama Memorial National High School won 1st prize of the 2016 Sinulog sa Kabataan Dakbayan Secondary division Ritual Showdown. (CDN PHOTO/LITO TECSON)

Last year's champion for the Ritual Showdown, Tuburan National High School bagged three awards this year – champion for Best in Street Dancing, 3rd Place for Ritual Showdown, and 3rd Place for Best in Musicality for the 2016 Sinulog sa Kabataan Lalawigan competition. (CDN PHOTO/JUNJIE MENDOZA)

Last year's champion for the Ritual Showdown, Tuburan National High School bagged three awards this year – champion for Best in Street Dancing, 3rd Place for Ritual Showdown, and 3rd Place for Best in Musicality for the 2016 Sinulog sa Kabataan Lalawigan competition. (CDN PHOTO/JUNJIE MENDOZA)

Pundok Duljo-an San Nicolas Elementary School, 4th Placer Elementary division Ritual Showdown during the 2016 Sinulog sa Kabataan Dakbayan competition. (CDN PHOTO/LITO TECSON)

Apas National High School won 2nd Place, Secondary division Ritual Showdown during the 2016 Sinulog sa Kabataan Dakbayan competition. (CDN PHOTO/LITO TECSON)

Pundok Bulacaonon sa Sugbo-Bulacao Community High School won 4th Place, Secondary division Ritual Showdown during the 2016 Sinulog sa Kabataan Dakbayan competition. (CDN PHOTO/LITO TECSON)

Don Sergio Osmeña Sr. Memorial National High School. They won 3rd prize Secondary division for Ritual Showdown during the 2016 Sinulog sa Kabataan Dakbayan. (CDN PHOTO/LITO TECSON)