Sinulog festival

Sinulog Festival

Sinulog

• The Sinulog Festival is a traditional celebration in Cebu City held every third Sunday of January to honor the Santo Niño (Child Jesus).

• The word sinulog comes from the Cebuano verb sulog, which means “like water current movement.

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What festival usually celebrated in Cebu City?

• Pahiyas Festival

• Kadayawan Festival

• Sinulog Festival

• Pangapog Festival

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What is the name of the saint that the Sinulog Festival is in honor for?

• Saint Peter

• Santo Niño (Child Jesus)

• Santa Maria

• Santo Jose

The Sinulog festival is preceded by a novena, which is a nine-day devotion to the Holy Child. 

Even before the festival, devotees of the Santo Niño pay homage by dancing the Sinulog to the beat the drums.