Apart from the novenas, masses, and processions, revolving around the Señor Santo Niño -- the centric figure epitomizing the fervent Catholic faith in Cebu -- is the Sinulog festival. Devotees, pilgrims, and revelers mix themselves up in the thick and vibrant crowd on the third Sunday of January. Sinulog is the feast of the child Jesus of Cebu.
This year, being part of the Grand Parade -- Sinulog's main attraction -- as photographer, again, was a privilege, as always. Wedged into the 3.8-mile long route populated by performers, celebrities, and floats, I was enjoying the whole journey no matter the circumstances. We had a better weather this year, too sunny it didn't rain.
Thank you, Señor Santo Niño, for the opportunity and the gift of life!
Sinulog Festival Episodes:
* SINULOG FESTIVAL QUEEN
ReplyDeleteCynthia Magpatoc Thomalla (Winner) of Tribu Himag-ulaw of Placer, Masbate
Marianne Hernandez (1st runner-up) of Carcar City, Cebu
Ceydney Basalo (2nd runner-up) of Don Sergio Osmeña Sr. Memorial National High School, Barangay Labangon, Cebu City
Hyra Desiree Betito (3rd runner-up) of Looc Norte National School of Asturias, Cebu
Reignna Azucena Tan Mondoy (4th runner-up) of Tribu Katbalaugan of Catbalogan City, Samar
* FREE INTERPRETATION CATEGORY:
ReplyDeleteBest in Ritual Showdown:
1st: Land of Beauty and Bounty, Lanao del Norte
2nd: Tribu Katbalaugan, Catbalogan City, Samar
3rd: Tribu Buyoganon, Abuyog, Leyte
4th: Tribu Himag-Ulaw, Placer, Masbate
5th: Lumad Basakanon, Cebu City
Best in Costume:
Land of Beauty and Bounty, Lanao del Norte
Best in Musicality:
1st: Land of Beauty and Bounty, Lanao Del Norte
2nd: Don Sergio Osmena Sr. Memorial National High School, Cebu City
3rd: Tribu Buyoganon, Abuyog, Leyte
4th: Lumad Basakanon, Cebu City
5th: Tribu Himag-Ulaw, Placer, Masbate
* SINULOG-BASED CATEGORY
Ritual Showdown:
1st: Kulturang Placereño, Placer, Masbate
2nd: Carcar City, Cebu
3rd: Sinanduloy Cultural Troupe, Tangub City
4th: Danao City
5th: Municipality of Tuburan, Cebu
Best in Musicality:
1st: Sinanduloy Cultural Troupe, Tangub City
2nd: Kulturang Placereño, Placer, Masbate
3rd: Municipality of Tuburan, Cebu
4th: Panglao, Bohol
5th: Carcar City, Cebu
Best in Costume:
Kulturang Placereño, Placer, Masbate
* STREET DANCING
1st Place: Tribu Buyoganon, Abuyog, Leyte
2nd Place: Sinanduloy Cultural Troupe, Tangub City
3rd Place: Kulturang Placereño, Placer, Masbate
4th Place: Carcar City, Cebu
5th Place: Lumad Basakanon, Cebu City