The Sinulog festival is one of the tourism’s well-known highlights in the country. Its event is a month long celebration starting from the 3rd Sunday in the month of January (from 2 to 31,) a really great way to start your new years. The feast is done in honor of the child Sto. Nino, whom is paraded in thanks and blessings through a procession and Mardi gras in Cebu, the City of Culture according to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN.)
Actually, the dance presentations itself serve as prayers for devotees as well as creative galas for artists and designers. For this Sinulog 2012, Mayor Michael Rama even appealed its local communities to be “Be hospitable, be vigilant” in preparation for its Asian theme with a funding of up to Php 40 million. President Benigno Aquino III and Vice President Jejomar Binay will grace their presence, much to the city’s glee and delight.
From December 15, 2011, ticket sales have been on going until the first day of the event itself. You can buy from the Sinulog Foundation Inc. (SFI). According to SFI’s Executive Director Ricky Ballesteros, they will need a better crowd control and improved performances from artists this year’s celebration rites. Although, last year, the festival was held really safe, just like in the past. Moreover, it seems that the crowd is so big in number to even pave way for what they are watching. Unfortunately, the venue can’t be expanded, so if you’re planning to go there this month, be sure to follow instructions and tell other spectators too. As for the artists, there were opened sponsored workshops to enhance their performances. This opportunity has shown more promises in just one event compared to other festivals in the country. Plus, they are free!
One of the much awaited contests is the Sinulog Idol. Wherein, there will be 12 finalists to watch. It is a singing competition in collaboration with the Center for Pop Music Philippines and Soundtraxx Productions Studio.
For a much detailed account, read below for the list and dates of Sinulog 2012 activities:
Dec 01 – Jan 31, 2012 Sinulog Street Fair, Osmeña Blvd.
December 11, 2011 2nd Sinulog Cup Baseball Tournament c/o Cebu City Sports Commission
December 12, 2011 Sinulog on the Spot Painting Contest @ Fort San Pedro
December 16, 2011 Launching and Sinulog Photo Exhibits @SM City
December 17, 2011 Sinulog Poster Making Contest @ Emall
December 30, 2011 Sinulog 2012 Fun Run
December 30, 2011 Sinulog Best Dance Crew Elimination
December 30, 2011 Sinulog Musicfest Elimination
January 05, 2012 (Thursday) Opening Salvo: Walk with Jesus
4:00 AM Assembly Time (Area) Fuente Osmeña
4:30 AM Start of Walk-Fuente Osmeña Blvd. – Basilica del Sto. Niño
5:30 AM Installation of Hermano & Hermana Mayores 2012
January 06, 2012 (Friday) Sinulog 2012 Kick Off
2:00PM Solemn Mass (Basilica del Sto. Niño) sponsored by the Sinulog Foundation Inc and Cebu City government
3:00 PM Launching Parade (Basilica del Sto. Niño to Cebu City Sports Center)
7:00 PM Opening and Launching Program, Fuente Osmeña
7:30 PM Ms. Cebu 2012 Presentation @ Fuente stage
9:00 PM Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)
10:00 PM Streen Party Bands
January 7, 2012 (Saturday) Sinulog sa Kabataan – Lalawigan
8:00 AM 2nd SINULOG FOOTBALL CUP c/o Cebu City Sports Commission
1:00 PM Parade of Participants, Capitol Site to Cebu City Sports Center
2:00 PM Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan, Cebu City Sports Center
4:30 PM Awarding of Winners
6:30 PM Cultural Show (Fuente Osmeña) Department of Education, Cebu Province Division
8:00 PM Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)
9:00 PM Concert @ the Fuente O , Street Party Bands
January 8, 2012 (Sunday) Sinulog sa Kabataan – Dakbayan
4:00 AM Cebu City 2012 Marathon – www.cebumarathon.com
8:00 AM 2nd SINULOG FOOTBALL CUP c/o Cebu City Sports Commission
1:00 PM Parade of Participants, Plaza Independencia to Cebu City Sports Center
2:00 PM Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan, Cebu City Sports Center
4:30 PM Awarding of Winners
6:30 PM Cultural Show (Fuente Osmeña)
8:00 PM Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)
9:00 PM Concert @ the Fuente O, Street Party Bands
January 9, 2012 (Monday)
6:30 PM Cultural Show (Fuente Osmeña) University of Southern Philippines, Cebu Institute of Technology University, St. Paul’s College Foundation
8:00 PM Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)
9:00 PM Concert @ the Fuente O , Street Party Bands
January 10, 2012 (Tuesday)
6:30 PM Cultural show (Fuente Osmeña)
8:00 PM Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)
9:00 PM Concert @ the Fuente O , Street Party Bands
January 11, 2012 (Wednesday)
9:00 AM Airport Welcome (Balikbayan Flights)
6:30 PM Cultural Shows (Fuente Osmeña) Department of Education, Cebu City Division
7:00 PM Ms. Cebu 2012 Coronation Night, Waterfront Lahug Hotel
8:00 PM Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)
9:00 PM Concert @ the Fuente O , Street Party Bands
January 11-22, 2012 Sinulog Fiesta “OTOP Fair 2012″ Atrium A & B SM City Cebu Organized by Department of Trade & Industry -Cebu
January 12, 2012 (Thursday)
9:00 AM Airport Welcome (Balikbayan Flights)
10:00 AM Sinulog Festival Queen 2012 Photo Shoot
6:30 PM Cultural Shows (Fuente Osmeña) Salazar Colleges of Science Institute of Technology, Cebu Normal University, Asian College of Technology
6:00 PM Balik Cebu, Welcome Party @ Ayala Center Cebu
8:00 PM Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)
8:00 PM Handumanan @ Ayala Terraces
9:00 PM Concert @ the Fuente O , Street Party Bands
January 13, 2012 (Friday) Visual Merchandising Contest
(Dept. Stores and Malls)
4:00 AM Walk with Mary (Area) Fuente Osmeña-Sto. Niño
9:00 AM Solidarity Meeting (All Competing Contingent /
Floats / Higante / Puppteers) @ Cebu City Sports Center Gym
5:00 PM Sinulog Best Dance Crew Grand Finals
6:30 PM Cultural Shows (Fuente Osmeña) University of San Jose Recoletos, Southwestern University, Cebu Technological University
7:30 P.M Metro Cebu Popular Music Festival, Cebu Coliseum
7:30 P.M Sinulog Festival Queen 2012, Cebu City Sports Center
9:00 PM Concert @ the Fuente O , Street Party Bands
January 13-15, 2012
9:00 AM Devotees’ City organized by Cebu City Government
January 14, 2012 (Saturday)
6:00 AM Fluvial Procession of the Miraculous Image of Sto. Niño
9:00 AM Re-enactment of the Baptism of Queen Juana and Rajah Humabon Basilica del Sto. Niño
12:00 PM 8TH “THE STREET VIBRATION & BIG BIKE RALLY 2012, by V-max Owner’s Group, Inc. Cebu Chapter
2:00 PM Solemn Procession of the Miraculous Image of Sto. Niño
7:00 PM Sinulog Fireworks Competition @ SM City Cebu
7:00 PM Street party @ Fuente Osmeña and Plaza Independencia
8:00 PM Kasadya Nite Mardi Gras @ Ayala Center Cebu
January 15, 2012 (Sunday) SINULOG GRAND PARADE
4:00 AM Mañanita Mass @Basilica del Sto. Niño
6:00 AM Pontifical mass with His Eminence Ricardo J. Cardinal Vidal
9:00 AM Sinulog Grand Parade Carousel Kick Off
7:00 PM Grand Fireworks, Cebu City Sports Center
7:30 PM Street Party Bands, Fuente Osmeña
January 16, 2012 (Monday)
1:00 PM Awarding Ceremonies, Cebu City Sports Center
January 20, 2012 (Friday) “HUBO”
4:00 AM “HUBO Mass” Ritual @ Basilica del Sto. Niño
January 21-22, 2012 CEBU CHESS FESTIVAL – “WORLD’S LARGEST CHESS TOURNAMENT” @ the Cebu City Sports Center
January 28, 2012 (Saturday)
1:00 P.M Screening of Finaslists Short Film/Video Documentary Contest
1:30 P.M Sinulog 2012 Winning Photo Exhibits
6:00 P.M Awarding Ceremonies Photo Contest and Video Documentary Contest @SM City Cebu
January 28 – Feb. 10, 2012 Photo Exhibits “Winning Photos Sinulog ‘10 @SM City Cebu
For added details: Contact The Organizers at 253700, 2545010, telefax 4164548
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