It is going to be a feast of faith, arts and sports this
Sinulog 2016.
This is how Ricky Ballesteros, executive director of
Sinulog Foundation Inc., describes this year’s overall celebration of the feast
of the Patron of Cebu, the Sr. Santo Nino.
For the religious activities, there will be a total of
ten masses to be celebrated everyday beginning January 8 until feast day on
January 17.
This will nclude the Walk with Jesus dawn procession
(January 7), Walk with Mary (January 15), Fluvial Parade, re enactment of the
Christianization of the Cebuanos, and then the Solemn Procession on January 16.
On the other hand, fiesta committees are all out with the
regular highlights of Sinulog other than the festival on January 17th.
These include Search for Sinulog Idols, Festival Queens,
contests for Best Sinulog Films, Photos, Sinulog documentary, short film and
Music Videos, Cebu Pop Music Festival and chorale competition, and the Miss
Cebu pageant.
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is also mounting
its annual Sinulog Trade Fair at SM City North Reclamation Area.
Department of Tourism (DOT), on the other hand, will
start welcoming balikbayans on January 13.
In the sports side, a Cebu City Marathon is set on
January 10 and the first ever Cebu City Triathlon on January 24.
Another first for this year is the 1st DJ mixing
competition.
The City will also open the “Devotee City” near the
Maritima Building to cater to pilgrims and devotees who have no abode in the
city.
Sinulog sa Kabataan is scheduled on January 10, a week
before the Grand Parade.
The Pyromusicale Show will culminate the festival.
Cultural shows and band performances will also be held at
the Fuente Osmena Circle.
Police authorities have assured enough manpower to secure
the festivities and religious activities.
This year is the 451st fiesta celebration of the
province.
Other details click on to Sinulog website
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