One beat. One dance. One vision.

FINALE AND PREVIEW. A finale to the Sinulog and a preview of sorts to the Asean summit, a production number that required close to 1,000 dancers fills the Cebu City Sports Center stage with a riot of colors. (Sun.Star Cebu/Alex Badayos)

When you celebrate this feast of feasts in Cebu City, share your stories and pictures with us. The Sun.Star website has devoted a whole section to the celebration and a special page for your experiences. E-mail your stories with your photos to sunnex@sunstar(dot)com(dot)ph and sunnex1@sunstar(dot)com(dot)ph. You can also MMS your photos to starts44field@photos.flickr.com. Please include your name and a description of your photo.

Enjoy the festival and Pit Senyor!

SINULOGBITS

Enthroned

Rediscovered by a soldier of Miguel Legaspi 44 years after Magellan gave the Sto. Niño to the natives, the image was enthroned in its shrine on April 28, 1565—thereafter celebrated every year until Pope Innocent XVIII moved the feast to the third Sunday of January, the Epiphany, to take it out of the season of Lent. The enthronement in a shrine, before the construction of the San Agustin church, was celebrated with a solemn procession, a fluvial parade and the Holy Mass said by Fr. Andres Urdaneta. (Sun.Star Weekend, 1999)

SINULOGTIPS
Helpful suggestions to make the most of your Sinulog celebration (click to read)
 
STORIES
 
Helpful Sinulog tips
SINULOG is the most awaited festival for almost every Cebuano. It is the season of the year when Cebu is very much alive with almost every corner of the city having its own revelry. It is a time for us to thank the Almighty for the blessings He bestowed upon us. It's also a time to bond with friends and family, to have fun and enjoy.

To make the most of your merrymaking during this season, here are some reminders to help you better celebrate Sinulog 2006. To everyone, "Viva Pit Senyor!!!"

During Novena Masses

1. be aware -- know the mass schedules
2. be cool -- bring fans, umbrellas
3. be careful -- don't leave your things unattended
4. be vigilant -- always watch over your belongings
5. be hydrated -- bring (lots of) water, juices, beverages
6. be known -- bring at least one identification card
7. be respectful -- turn off cellphones or place them on silent mode
8. be prepared -- make sure you have coins handy if you're planning to light candles
9. be ready -- familiarize yourself with the entry and exit points and paging booths

Sinulog Parade

1. don't sweat it -- wear light and comfortable clothes
2. don't be flashy -- avoid wearing shiny and expensive jewelries
3. don't be bulky -- if possible don't bring bags
4. don't heat up -- wear hats, bring umbrellas and fans
5. don't get soaked -- bring handkerchiefs, face towels to keep dry
6. don't be unprotected -- apply sunscreen to protect skin from the heat of the sun; wear sunglasses to protect eyes
7. don't dry up -- bring water, liquids, beverages; bring wet tissues to keep your skin moisturized
8. don't be careless -- always watch over your personal belongings
9. don't be ignorant -- familiarize yourself with the parade route
10. don't forget to accessorize -- bring your Sinulog paraphernalia like whistles, hats, etc. (JRF/Sunnex)

 
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