Welcome to the GRANDEST FESTIVAL in the PHILIPPINES - The Cebu Sinulog Festival!
This is your ultimate guide for 2017's most attended celebration in the country.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
This is an annual cultural and religious celebration, that commemorates the Filipinos' acceptance of Christianity and to honor Senyor Sto. Niño. A solemn and festive gathering, Sinulog showcases Cebuanos' faith and ingenuity that reminds of the Philippines' Catholic roots. It is a month-long festivity with the main highlight held every third Sunday (or weekend) of January in Cebu City, Philippines with religious processions and grand parade.
CEBU SINULOG FESTIVAL 2017 - SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES and EVENTS
The Sinulog 2017 Grand Parade is on January 15th (Sunday) - which is the main highlight of the month-long celebration. But for the visitors to experience the festivity at it's best, it is highly advised to arrive in Cebu 3-4 days before the Grand Parade. Some other highlights of the celebration are the following:
Miss Cebu 2017 Coronation Night (Pending Event) - January 11th, Wednesday
Sinulog 2017 Idol Grand Finals - January 12th, Thursday
Sinulog Festival Queen 2017 Coronation Night - January 13th, Friday
Sinulog 2017 Fluvial and Solemn Procession - January 14th, Saturday
Sinulog 2017 Grand Parade and Street Party - January 15th, Sunday
Please refer to below Sinulog 2017 Schedule of Activities and Events.
*NOTE: Below schedule is the OFFICIAL SCHEDULE of EVENTS as per Sinulog Foudnation, Inc.'s Official Release*
Dec. 1, 2016 January 31, 2017 — Sinulog Street Fair, Osmeña Boulevard
Dec. 30, 2016 — Sinulog Fun Run
5:00 A.M. Elimination Sinulog 2017 Dance Crew
5:00 A.M. Elimination Sinulog 2017 Dance Crew
January 5, 2017 (Thursday) — Opening Salvo: Walk with Jesus
4:00 A.M. Assembly Time (Area) Fuente Osmeña
4:30 A.M. Start of Walk-Fuente Osmeña Blvd. – Basilica del Sto. Niño
5:30 A.M. Installation of Hermano & Hermana Mayores 2017
4:00 A.M. Assembly Time (Area) Fuente Osmeña
4:30 A.M. Start of Walk-Fuente Osmeña Blvd. – Basilica del Sto. Niño
5:30 A.M. Installation of Hermano & Hermana Mayores 2017
January 6, 2017 (Friday) — Sinulog 2017 Kick Off
10:00 A.M. Sinulog Trade Fair @ SM City Cebu
2:00 P.M. Solemn Mass (Basilica Del Santo Niño)
3:00 P.M. Launching Parade (Basilica Del Santo Niño to CCSC)
5:30 P.M. Novena mass
7:00 P.M. Opening and Launching Program, Fuente Osmeña
10:00 A.M. Sinulog Trade Fair @ SM City Cebu
2:00 P.M. Solemn Mass (Basilica Del Santo Niño)
3:00 P.M. Launching Parade (Basilica Del Santo Niño to CCSC)
5:30 P.M. Novena mass
7:00 P.M. Opening and Launching Program, Fuente Osmeña
January 7, 2017 (Saturday) — Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan
1:00 P.M. Parade of Participants (Capitol to CCSC)
2:00 P.M. Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan at CCSC
5:30 P.M. Novena mass
7:00 P.M. Ms. Cebu 2017 Pre Pageant Night @ Ayala Activity Center
10:00 P.M. Concert @ the Fuente Osmeña, Party Bands
1:00 P.M. Parade of Participants (Capitol to CCSC)
2:00 P.M. Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan at CCSC
5:30 P.M. Novena mass
7:00 P.M. Ms. Cebu 2017 Pre Pageant Night @ Ayala Activity Center
10:00 P.M. Concert @ the Fuente Osmeña, Party Bands
January 8, 2017 (Sunday) — Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan
3:00 A.M. Cebu City 2017 Marathon – www.cebumarathon.net
1:00 P.M. Parade of Participants, Plaza Independencia to CCSC
2:00 P.M. Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan at CCSC
5:30 P.M. Novena mass
10:00 P.M. Concert @ the Fuente Osmeña, Party Bands
3:00 A.M. Cebu City 2017 Marathon – www.cebumarathon.net
1:00 P.M. Parade of Participants, Plaza Independencia to CCSC
2:00 P.M. Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan at CCSC
5:30 P.M. Novena mass
10:00 P.M. Concert @ the Fuente Osmeña, Party Bands
January 9, 2017 (Monday)
10:00 P.M. Concert @ the Fuente Osmeña, Party Bands
5:30 P.M. Novena mass
10:00 P.M. Concert @ the Fuente Osmeña, Party Bands
5:30 P.M. Novena mass
January 10, 2017 (Tuesday)
10:00 P.M. Concert @ the Fuente Osmeña, Party Bands
5:30 P.M. Novena mass
10:00 P.M. Concert @ the Fuente Osmeña, Party Bands
5:30 P.M. Novena mass
January 11, 2017 (Wednesday)
9:00 A.M. Airport Welcome (Balikbayan Flights)
5:30 P.M. Novena mass
7:00 P.M. Ms. Cebu 2017 Coronation Night @ Waterfront
8:00 P.M. Sinulog Idol @ Fuente Osmeña Circle
9:00 P.M. Concert @ Fuente Osmeña, Party Bands
9:00 A.M. Airport Welcome (Balikbayan Flights)
5:30 P.M. Novena mass
7:00 P.M. Ms. Cebu 2017 Coronation Night @ Waterfront
8:00 P.M. Sinulog Idol @ Fuente Osmeña Circle
9:00 P.M. Concert @ Fuente Osmeña, Party Bands
January 12, 2017 (Thursday)
9:00 A.M. Airport Welcome (Balikbayan Flights)
5:30 P.M. Novena mass
6:00 P.M. Balik Cebu, Welcome Party @ Ayala Center Cebu
6:30 P.M. Sinulog Festival Queen Runway Competition and Photo shoot
9:00 A.M. Airport Welcome (Balikbayan Flights)
5:30 P.M. Novena mass
6:00 P.M. Balik Cebu, Welcome Party @ Ayala Center Cebu
6:30 P.M. Sinulog Festival Queen Runway Competition and Photo shoot
January 13, 2017 (Friday) — Visual Merchandising Contest
4:00 A.M. Walk with Mary (Area) Fuente Osmeña – Sto. Niño
9:00 A.M. Solidarity Meeting (All Competing Contingent/Floats/ Higante/ Puppeteers) @ Cebu City Sports Center Gym
6:00 P.M. Sinulog 2017 Dance Crew Finals @ Cebu City Sports Center
7:30 P.M. Sinulog Festival Queen 2017 Coronation Night @ Cebu City Sports Center
4:00 A.M. Walk with Mary (Area) Fuente Osmeña – Sto. Niño
9:00 A.M. Solidarity Meeting (All Competing Contingent/Floats/ Higante/ Puppeteers) @ Cebu City Sports Center Gym
6:00 P.M. Sinulog 2017 Dance Crew Finals @ Cebu City Sports Center
7:30 P.M. Sinulog Festival Queen 2017 Coronation Night @ Cebu City Sports Center
January 14, 2017 (Saturday)
6:00 A.M. Fluvial Procession of the Miraculous Image of the Sto. Niño
9:00 A.M. Re-enactment of the Baptism of Queen Juana and Rajah Humabon
12:00 P.M. 12th “The Street Vibration & Big Bike Rally 2017” by V-max Owner’s Group, Inc Cebu Chapter
2:00 P.M. Solemn Procession of the Miraculous Image of Sto. Niño
7:00 P.M. Sinulog Fireworks Competition @ SM City Cebu
January 15, 2017 (Sunday) — Sinulog Grand Parade
4:00 A.M. Mañanita Mass @ Basilica del Sto. Niño
6:00 A.M. Pontifical Mass
8:00 A.M. Holy Mass @ Cebu City Sports Center
9:00 A.M. Sinulog Grand Parade Carousel Kick Off
7:00 P.M. Grand Finale and Grand Fireworks at CCSC
9:00 P.M. Pyrospectacular Show (Pyromusical Show at SM City Cebu)
9:00 P.M. – 2:00 A.M. Sinulog DJ Mixing Grand Finals Night at Fuente Osmeña Circle
12:00 MN Sinulog Fireworks at SRP
4:00 A.M. Mañanita Mass @ Basilica del Sto. Niño
6:00 A.M. Pontifical Mass
8:00 A.M. Holy Mass @ Cebu City Sports Center
9:00 A.M. Sinulog Grand Parade Carousel Kick Off
7:00 P.M. Grand Finale and Grand Fireworks at CCSC
9:00 P.M. Pyrospectacular Show (Pyromusical Show at SM City Cebu)
9:00 P.M. – 2:00 A.M. Sinulog DJ Mixing Grand Finals Night at Fuente Osmeña Circle
12:00 MN Sinulog Fireworks at SRP
January 16, 2017 (Monday) — Awarding Ceremonies
January 20, 2017 (Friday) — “HUBO”
Jan. 31, 2017 — Judging Sinulog 2017 Photo Contest
Feb. 1, 2017 — Judging of Finalists in Short Film/Video Documentary and Music Video Contest
Feb. 4, 2017
1:00 P.M. Screening of Finalists Sinulog Short Film Festival @ SM City Cebu
6:00 P.M. Awarding Ceremonies Photo Contest, Short Film and Video Documentary Contest @ SM City Cebu
1:00 P.M. Screening of Finalists Sinulog Short Film Festival @ SM City Cebu
6:00 P.M. Awarding Ceremonies Photo Contest, Short Film and Video Documentary Contest @ SM City Cebu
February 4, 2017 – February 13, 2017 Photo Exhibit Winning Photos Sinulog 2017 @ SM City Cebu
SINULOG FESTIVAL THEME (MP3 DOWNLOAD)
You can download the Sinulog Festival Theme, click below link for the FREE MP3 Download of Sinulog Theme:
Filename: SinulogFestival_ThemeRemixByTravelersCouch.mp3
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SINULOG FESTIVAL OFFICIAL WINNERS & RESULTS
Here are the Official Results of the Sinulog Festival 2017 Grand Parade in Cebu City, Philippines:
Sinulog 2017 Grand Parade Overall Winners
Best in Musicality - Sinulog-based
5th place - Banay Labangon, Barangay Labangon, Cebu City
4th place - Municipality of Dumanjug
3rd place - Carcar City Division, Carcar City, Cebu
2nd place - Tangub City's Sinanduloy Cultural Troupe, Misamis Occidental
1st place, P100,000 - Talisay City Central Elementary School
5th place - Banay Labangon, Barangay Labangon, Cebu City
4th place - Municipality of Dumanjug
3rd place - Carcar City Division, Carcar City, Cebu
2nd place - Tangub City's Sinanduloy Cultural Troupe, Misamis Occidental
1st place, P100,000 - Talisay City Central Elementary School
Best in Musicality - Free Interpretation
5th place - Dumaguete City's Sandurot Festival
4th place - Tribu Katbalaugan, Catbalogan City, Samar
3rd place - Hugpong Asturiasnon of Municipality of Asturias
2nd place - Lumad Basakanon, Basak San Nicolas, Cebu City
1st place, P100,000 - Lanao del Norte, The Land of Beauty and Bounty
4th place - Tribu Katbalaugan, Catbalogan City, Samar
3rd place - Hugpong Asturiasnon of Municipality of Asturias
2nd place - Lumad Basakanon, Basak San Nicolas, Cebu City
1st place, P100,000 - Lanao del Norte, The Land of Beauty and Bounty
Street dancing
5th place - Dumaguete City's Sandurot Festival
4th place - Lumad Basakanon, Basak San Nicolas, Cebu City
3rd place - Municipality of Tuburan, Cebu
2nd place, P700,000 - Tangub City's Sinanduloy Cultural Troupe
5th place - Dumaguete City's Sandurot Festival
4th place - Lumad Basakanon, Basak San Nicolas, Cebu City
3rd place - Municipality of Tuburan, Cebu
2nd place, P700,000 - Tangub City's Sinanduloy Cultural Troupe
Best in Street Dancing, P1 million - Tribu Katbalaugan, Catbalogan City, Samar
Ritual Showdown - Free Interpretation
Best in Costume, P100,000 - Hugpong Asturiasnon of Municipality of Asturias
5th place - Hugpong Asturiasnon of Municipality of Asturias
4th place - Lumad Basakanon, Basak San Nicolas, Cebu City
3rd place, P500,000 - Dumaguete City's Sandurot Festival
2nd place, P700,000 - Tribu Katbalaugan, Catbalogan City, Samar 1st place, P1 million - Lanao del Norte, The Land of Beauty and Bounty
4th place - Lumad Basakanon, Basak San Nicolas, Cebu City
3rd place, P500,000 - Dumaguete City's Sandurot Festival
2nd place, P700,000 - Tribu Katbalaugan, Catbalogan City, Samar 1st place, P1 million - Lanao del Norte, The Land of Beauty and Bounty
Ritual Showdown - Sinulog-based
Best in Costume, P100,000 - Talisay City Central Elementary School
5th place, P200,000 - Municipality of Tuburan, Cebu
4th place - Talisay City Central Elementary School
3rd place - DepEd Danao Youth Cultural Troupe - Danao City
2nd place, P700,000 - Carcar City Division - Carcar City, Cebu
1st place, P1 million - Tangub City's Sinanduloy Cultural Troupe
4th place - Talisay City Central Elementary School
3rd place - DepEd Danao Youth Cultural Troupe - Danao City
2nd place, P700,000 - Carcar City Division - Carcar City, Cebu
1st place, P1 million - Tangub City's Sinanduloy Cultural Troupe
SINULOG FESTIVAL 2016 PHOTOS
PHOTO: Sinulog 2016 Grand Parade - Cebu City, Philippines
PHOTO: Sinulog 2016 Grand Parade - Cebu City, Philippines
PHOTO: Sinulog 2016 Fireworks Show - Ayala Center Cebu, Cebu City, Philippines
Below are the photos taken during the Sinulog Festival 2016 in Cebu City, Philippines.
More Sinulog 2016 Photos on this link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10205961086201684.1073741904.1095853570
More Sinulog 2016 Photos on this link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10205961086201684.1073741904.1095853570
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| PHOTO: Sinulog 2016 Fireworks Show - Ayala Center Cebu, Cebu City, Philippines |
More Sinulog 2016 Photos on this link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10205961086201684.1073741904.1095853570
VIDEO - SINULOG FESTIVAL 2016 FIREWORKS SHOW
VIDEO - SINULOG FESTIVAL 2016 FIREWORKS SHOW
Here's an amazing video capture of Ayala Center Cebu's Sinulog 2016 Fireworks show taken last January 17th, 2015.
THE VENUE: CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES
Considered as the Philippines' Queen City of the South, Cebu City is the main venue of Sinulog Festival. It is the "second capital" of the Philippines and a significant center for commerce and trade in Visayas Area. Being the oldest city in the country, it is also where the Philippines' oldest church can be found - the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño where the miraculous image of Senyor Sto. Niño resides.
HOW TO GET TO CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES
By Air:
The Mactan-Cebu International Airport serves as the gateway to Cebu, Philippines. It serves both domestic and international flights daily. For international flights, you might consider below airlines and specified origins with direct flights going to Cebu:
INTERNATIONAL ORIGIN - AIRLINES
Hong Kong - Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific
Japan via Nagoya/Centrair - Philippine Airlines
Japan via Osaka-Kansai - Philippine Airlines
Japan via Tokyo/Narita - Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines
Malaysia via Kota Kinabalu - Air Asia
Malaysia via Kuala Lumpur - Air Asia
Papua New Guinea via Port Moresby - Air Niugini
Russia via Moscow-Sheremetyevo - **Orenair
Russia via Moscow-Sheremetyevo - **Orenair
Singapore - Cebu Pacific, SilkAir, TigerAir
South Korea via Busan - Air Busan, Jeju Air, Korean Air
South Korea via Busan - Air Busan, Jeju Air, Korean Air
South Korea via Seoul-Incheon - Air Asia, Asiana Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Jeju Air, Jin Air, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines
Taiwan via Taipei/Taoyuan - *China Airlines, **Far Eastern Air Transport
Thailand via Bangkok - *Cebu Pacific
*Seasonal Flight
**Charter Flight
For domestic origin, there are daily flights for major cities in the Philippines directly flying to/from Cebu, to name a few: Manila, Davao, Clark, Bacolod, Cagayan De Oro, Iloilo, Kalibo, Puerto Princesa, Zamboanga, General Santos, Surigao, Dumaguete and more. You may checkout the following airlines for available flights: Air Asia, Cebu Pacific Air, Philippine Airlines and TigerAir Philippines.
By Sea:
Port of Cebu is considered the busiest port in the Philippines in terms of annual passengers. You can take ferries or any sea transportation departing from big cities in the country like Manila, Bohol, Cagayan De Oro, Iloilo, Davao, Leyte, Surigao and Negros among many others.
ACCOMMODATIONS IN CEBU, PHILIPPINES
Metro Cebu offers wide range of accommodations, from budget class to mid-range to high class hotels. Considering the millions of attendees for the past years, it is highly advised to make hotel reservations a month or two ahead from the event schedule. You may need to stay within or nearby Cebu City Downtown Area for convenience as most of Sinulog activites are held in the area. Below are the hotels you may want to consider:
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- Crown Regency Hotel and Towers -
Just in case you also want to have a beach-side accommodation around 30 minutes away from downtown area, you may want to consider below resorts situated in Mactan Island
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- Moevenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu -
- Best Western Cebu Sand Bar Resort -
TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN CEBU, PHILIPPINES
After enjoying the Sinulog Festival in Cebu City, you may want to discover more as to what Cebu can offer. Here are some of the most visited beach and island destinations in Cebu, Philippines
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Scape Skydeck - Rooftop Restaurant, Mactan Island
*MORE DETAILS TO COME, ARTICLE WILL BE UPDATED*
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VIVA PIT SENYOR! SEE YOU HERE IN CEBU!
VIVA SINULOG 2017!
Thailand via Bangkok - *Cebu Pacific
*Seasonal Flight
**Charter Flight
For domestic origin, there are daily flights for major cities in the Philippines directly flying to/from Cebu, to name a few: Manila, Davao, Clark, Bacolod, Cagayan De Oro, Iloilo, Kalibo, Puerto Princesa, Zamboanga, General Santos, Surigao, Dumaguete and more. You may checkout the following airlines for available flights: Air Asia, Cebu Pacific Air, Philippine Airlines and TigerAir Philippines.
By Sea:
Port of Cebu is considered the busiest port in the Philippines in terms of annual passengers. You can take ferries or any sea transportation departing from big cities in the country like Manila, Bohol, Cagayan De Oro, Iloilo, Davao, Leyte, Surigao and Negros among many others.
ACCOMMODATIONS IN CEBU, PHILIPPINES
Metro Cebu offers wide range of accommodations, from budget class to mid-range to high class hotels. Considering the millions of attendees for the past years, it is highly advised to make hotel reservations a month or two ahead from the event schedule. You may need to stay within or nearby Cebu City Downtown Area for convenience as most of Sinulog activites are held in the area. Below are the hotels you may want to consider:
(click the label below the photo for details):
Just in case you also want to have a beach-side accommodation around 30 minutes away from downtown area, you may want to consider below resorts situated in Mactan Island
(click the label below the photo for details):
TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN CEBU, PHILIPPINES
After enjoying the Sinulog Festival in Cebu City, you may want to discover more as to what Cebu can offer. Here are some of the most visited beach and island destinations in Cebu, Philippines
(click the label below the photo for details):
*MORE DETAILS TO COME, ARTICLE WILL BE UPDATED*
Thanks for visiting Traveler's Couch. For inquiries or suggestions, please feel free to contact the author or post via comment below.
VIVA PIT SENYOR! SEE YOU HERE IN CEBU!
VIVA SINULOG 2017!
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