SINULOG- The most popular festival in the Philippines with more than a million of devotees of Santo Niño (the child Jesus) coming from all parts of the country. The said religious and cultural festival is celebrated every third Sunday of January.
The festival showcases some of the country's traditions and ceremonies. On the very day of Sinulog, you can attend to the hourly mass in the Basílica Menor del Santo Niño Church. Simultaneously, on another area of the city, you can witness series of activities like Sinulog Grand Parade, street-dancing, Higantes (Enormous paper mache of various characters) and non-stop Sinulog chant throughout the city.
Shots taken while devotees were preparing for the mass in the open area of Basílica Menor del Santo Niño Church.
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The view from the elevated benches.
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During the singing of Bato Balani sa Gugma gozos , we, devotees wave our hands up in the air.
Activities on the street:_
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Sinulog won't be completed without these trends that are found literally everywhere:
HENNA TATTOO
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CUSTOMISED BRACELETS
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HAIRSPRAY
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SWEET CORNS
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POTATO ROLLS
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SINULOG SHIRTS
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As Cebu -based Steemians, our core leaders ( @jassennessaj, @joancabz, @fernwehninja, @mikekenlytungal,@ninyea, and @maimaimaichan ) didn't allow for such astounding event to pass without the Steemians participating! This must be a perfect chance to meet, greet and spread the good word to Cebuanos!
While the street was full of performances, we, Steemians, were busy in our booth too!
Sinulog itself was fun however, meeting them doubled the amusement I felt at that time! It didn't feel like it was my first time meeting them!
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PHOTO BOOTH FOR EVERYONE!
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Although it rained initially, THE FUN WENT ON!
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@steemph.cebu
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FREE FACE PAINT FROM US!
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A THREE MINUTE HENNA TATTOO DONE BY THE LEGEND @josejirafa
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STEEMIT LOGO ON @jassenNnessaj
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THE BEST HAIR BRAIDERS IN TOWN
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AND OF COURSE, ONE OF THE MEET-UP'S GOAL WAS TO PROMOTE,
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PROMOTE
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AND PROMOOOOOOTE!!!
All in all, I must say that I had an ultimately fun and productive day! It was not an ordinary meet-up!
I'm definitely looking forward to meet my fellow Steemians again. Surely, there will be more of us the next time. Let's keep our fire burning!
Glenna ❤