REASONS TO LOVE SINULOG

27 REASONS TO LOVE SINULOG 2009

Despite the city rammed with the scorching heat, dehydrating distance walk, swarming individuals just to experience the most awaited Cebu City event. Honestly, you know as what they say? If you go to Sto. Nino church, that’s the core of the Sinulog. That's where you'll really feel and understand the Sinulog spirit and what it is all about. The faith of the Cebuanos is overwhelming and heartwarming. It is the fusion of religion, street fair, fun and people from the entire metro to the world as they returns home and congregates to pay homage for the feast of the miraculous image of the Santo Niño. On this festive mode, Joseph Bontilao of Sun.star Plus and Special haggled some of the balikbayan’s and locals whose devotion is endless, who shared their fond memories for this event on its 27th years and counting.

What's there not to love about it? apart from the Sinulog being the biggest festival in the country, its really all about the sense of community, pride and unwavering faith that emanates collectively from all Cebuanos in homage to the Señor Sto.Niño. It reminds us of our roots and how Christianity originated from our beloved Cebu. - Jaja Chiongbian Rama, Marketing Director, VUDU, FORMO, PASEO

It is that one time in a year that all Cebuanos are united by their devotion to Sr. Sto. Niño in showing the rest of the Philippines and the world how great Cebu is.- Dr. Yong Larrazabal III, Cebu Doctors' University

It's like one big island fiesta where there's a good mix of all sorts of people who take it all into the streets. Even a Cebuano can act touristy in his hometown, all over again.-Kara Mae Noveda- - ABS CBN TV personality
I love the contagious festive spirit!- Jude Bacalso Y101 Dj/Writer/Socialite
I get to be with my family and relatives who comes here to Cebu! Although i'll be working during the grand parade, I’m more than happy to deliver live feed of the festival to our audience. I’m also looking to working with my fellow reporters and anchors- Cecil Quibod- TV Personality- GMA7

The fellowship of the people and of course the booze... not to mention the lovely ladies!!! - PJ Lee, proprietor LEE Plaza Dumaguete


Seeing people in festive mood while they enjoy the grand parade, makes me love Sinulog- Bobby Nalzaro- News TV Host GMA7/Sun.Star Cebu columnist

Sinulog is the celebration of faith that brings Cebuanos all over the world to one place that is Cebu -Janet Tagala-Medical Technologist USA

The party from Monday to sinulog Sunday. That makes the festivity essential and part of the itenerary-Andrew Manila-Chef USA,

The time where we go back to basic, pray and chant Pit señor, it’s spirit of being there at the street. Deneb Genabe- electronics and communications engineer METAPHIL

When people party the whole night like there’s no ending, and still party at the street on Sinulog grand parade -John Mark Libarnes-Photography Enthusiast

The miracle and history of Sto-Nino -and I always go with my mother that time so overcrowded at Sto. Niño-Roy Opolentisima -Occupational Therapist Australia

I love Sinulog because i can do business while displaying my talents, i do face painting every sinulog-Anthony Brian Villafuerte- RN Sykes Asia

It's a joyous way of expressing our thanks for all the bounties He had given throughout the year - Cezoralene Fernandez- Art Director Dubai

I love sinulog coz its wen people converge and are one because of faith and the love for good times- Kate Grace Anusuriya, caregiver instructor

First, i Love it because I LoVe the miraculous child Jesus.... Snr. Sto Niño! We CeBuanos are always united specially in this time. One DaNce.One BeAt.One Vision. Pit SenYor! Second, CeBu is the Best- Jerome C., Admin Head, Audionet Axis Telcom

I used to be a sinulog dancer before, way back 1995. It is the first time that I joined Sinulog in Cebu from Butuan City contingent, and we won the Grand prize. It's a nice feeling not only after winning the contest but the essence of celebrating the feast. Junie A. Rendon, PTRP. Physical Therapist

What I love most about Sinulog is the fact that I am able to walk from the church to Fuente and all the way to Mango or Capitol and not even minding the heat, barely feeling tired because along the way you get to appreciate more the festivity with people you're with and the crowd everywhere enjoying the momentous event. Kristin-Tafline Mendoza USJ-R student and call center agent-Cebu City

Sinulog is one way Cebuano’s show devotion to the Blessed Child Sto. Nino which has protected and love the Cebuano people through times. Most of all the PARTY!!! Engelbert D. Gil Businessman- Cebu City

Gosh I miss that!!! It's like a tradition and part of our Cebuano lifestyle that is so hard to get rid of even if we live outside the country already. All we can do here is to reminisce of the good times we celebrating Sinulog for many years. Meantime, we have no choice here but experience Sinulog on the Sunstar website. I just wished I'm home. – Mary Grace Cañete-Florida USA

The great pride of every Cebuano because it gives benefits to Cebu tourism and enriching our faith – Abigail Adequiña- marketing manager Cebu Doctors’ Hospital University

I love sinulog because it’s the only time you get to walk from Ayala to Abellana without minding the distance. :) - Ma. Lourdes Mozo-Business Correspondent/ Writer

It’s Cebu's one of the biggest events and one of the things that I missed there not just party but praising Sto. Nino that gives a lot of blessings to me and attending procession a day before its dance parade contest! Jocelyn Cortes Guevarra-Dubai

I love Sinulog because it is a festival for everybody. A feast of love, beauty and unity to all the Cebuanos...especially a festival of faith honoring the child jesus-sto nino.. pit senior! Adrian Ferraren- company team leader.

I love sinulog because it brings family, relatives and friends coming from different places together, and the good thing is the party! They all come to cebu for the big celebration and we all love the sinulog party and the street dance - Paula Soberano Lunday - technical support representative

The churchgoers emotion which you can also feel the intense miracle when singing the “ batobalani”. – Abigail Fuentes Selma- Proprietress U.S.A.

The fireworks display at the grand finale of the sinulog parade at the Cebu City sports center, awesome and hair raising- Hazel Semblante-mother

I love it when its Sinulog because my whole clan will hold its reunion, and I’m excited with my cousins that are coming to town and goes on the street on the parade day, as we walk the entire route, without feeling the woes and wearies!- Goldie Perez, North Carolina, USA