Feast of Sto. Niño de Cebu 2012: Religious Activities

The Feast of the Sto. Niño de Cebu 2012 started with a foot procession Walk with Jesus at 4am today, January 5.  Around 200,000 devotees brought candles, rosary and the Sto. Niño statue and joined the procession from Fuente Osmena circle to the Basilica del Sto. Niño.

For Novena prayers, click here.

PHL: CEBU 2011 Sinulog "IMAGES" of the Feast of Sto. Nino

The Philippines is an archipelago, made up of three major islands:  Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.  Cebu is an island in the Visayas.

January is a special month for Cebuanos (residents of Cebu) in the Philippines.  Every third Sunday of the month, the Feast of the Sto. Nino is celebrated through religious activities and the SINULOG, a festival that commemorates the events that happened in 1521, when the Sto. Nino was accepted by the then pagan Queen Juana from Ferdinand Magellan of Spain.  That marked the start of the Catholicism in the Philippines.  

Sto. Nino de Cebu
Photo by Vicmaro

This year, the 12-day celebration of the feast of the Sto. Nino, began Jan. 6.  Novena masses were said for nine days from Jan. 6 until Jan. 14.   There are 10 masses each novena day...despite the schedule, the Basilica del Sto. Nino was always full of devotees and pilgrims from mass to mass.  In the novena masses, the famous GOZOS is always the offertory song.

Devotees and pilgrims flock and fill the novena masses in honor of the Sto. Nino
Photo by Vicmaro

These are the activities and images of the feast of the Sto. Nino:

Jan. 6 - 14  Novena Masses

Basilica Minore del Santo Nino
Taken at 1230nn, in between novena masses
Photo by Vicmaro

Jan. 6  Solemn foot procession from Fuente Osmena to the Basilica
Jan. 7  The Sinulog Foundation kicked off its activities with a mass and a parade from the church to the Cebu City Sports Complex (CCSC).
Jan. 8 Sinulog sa Kabataan - Lalawigan (province schools contingents)

Sinulog sa Kabataan - Lalawigan contingent
Photo by Ariel Aying Salupan

Jan. 9 Cebu City Marathon - the biggest event of its kind to hit Cebu

Aerial shot of the start/finish line
Photo by Arni Aclao of Sunstar Cebu/www.sunstar.com.ph

Sinulog sa Kabataan - Dakbayan (city schools contingents)
A separate presentation and contest, called Sinulog sa Kabataan (Youth) was held for the youth or the students, usually from public schools within the city and province.  The winners get the chance to compete in the SINULOG contest on festival day.

Sinulog sa Kabataan - Dakbayan (city) contingent

Photo by H.Port

Sinulog sa Kabataan - Dakbayan (city) contingent

Photo by H.Port

Jan. 12  Miss Cebu 2011 was held at Waterfront Hotel and Casinos
Jan. 14  Walk with Mary (foot procession), followed by Traslacion

Motorcade of the image of Sto. Nino from the Basilica to St. Joseph Parish during the Traslacion
Photo by Vicmaro

Jan. 14 Judging and crowning of Sinulog Festival Queen 2011

2011 Sinulog Festival Queen
Photo by H. Port

Jan. 15 Fluvial Procession in the morning and Solemn (foot) Procession in the afternoon

Fluvial procession, also a re-enactment of the coming of the Spaniards to colonize Cebu
Photo by Vicmaro

Galeon and trade
Photo and text by Sunstar Cebu, Cebu's leading newspaper ( www.sunstar.com.ph)

Despite really heavy downpour, devotees stayed with the Sto. Nino all throughout the procession route
Photo by Sunstar Cebu, Cebu's leading newspaper (www.sunstar.com.ph)

Jan. 16 Feast of the Sto. Nino and the SINULOG Festival 

The day starts with a Mananita Mass, followed by the Pontifical Mass celebrated by the Archbishop of Cebu Jose Palma.  Again, despite heavy rain, the Basilica square was full of devotees honoring the Sto. Nino.

At the Cebu City Sports Complex, on the other hand, the Sinulog Festival and Grand Parade was declared open by 10am.  The SINULOG is the cultural aspect of the feast, where contingents from all over the country perform Sinulog-based and free interpretation dances.  

Photo by Vicmaro

The dance steps reflect movement of the sea, its tide and current. SINULOG comes from the word "sulog", a native word meaning sea current.  

Photo by Vicmaro

The SINULOG originated as an activity to mimic the movement of the sea, and is basically a two-step forward and a step-backward routine. The sea is relevant in the coming of the Sto. Nino, being brought to Cebu on a galeon ship from Spain.  

Photo by Vicmaro

There are many contingents vying to win the prestige of the contest.  Since the prize money is usually not enough to cover the expenses of the contingents, it is believed that the performance is more of an offering and more for the prestige than the money.  

Placer Masbate won (again!) the First Place in the Free Interpretation Category of the Sinulog Contest
Photo by Sunstar Cebu, Cebu's leading newspaper/www.sunstar.com.ph

The festivities last for more than a week.  Nightly, there are activities in the city, both sponsored by the government and private sector.  Except for the Miss Cebu pageant and the entrance at the Cebu City Sports Complex, where one gets a good view of the performances from the bleachers, almost all (if not all) activities during the period are FREE!  One may not even purchase tickets for the grandstand, since the dancers and their props dance around the city in a carousel route.  Watching from the streets gives one a chance to watch the performance for free, in addition to enjoying the festive atmosphere in the streets.

One only pays for hotel accommodation ($20-$100) and airfare or boat fare (depends on where you're from!) coming to Cebu, and the number of days stay in Cebu depends on one's budget.  Average cost of meals in Cebu is from $2-$10 per person.

For Sinulog tips, go here.

PHL: CEBU 2011 Sinulog Festival "Grand Parade Route"

January 16, 2011

Today is the Feast of the Sto. Nino, held every third Sunday of January in Cebu City Philippines.  Today, a Mananita Mass was held at the Basilica.  The Pontifical Mass at 6am was officiated by the newly installed Archbishop of Cebu, Jose Palma, his first mass at the Sto. Nino as an archbishop.  Masses will be held every one-hour-and-a-half all throughout the day from 830am until 7pm, the last mass.  After the last mass, the traditional Sinulog dance will be performed by devotees, young and old.

The archbishop also held mass at the Cebu City Sports Complex, where the SINULOG parade contingents will make the "greatest performance of their lives" before the judges.  After the Mass, the Mayor of Cebu City and the President of the Republic of the Philippines, made a speech to the Cebuanos and the whole world and declared the SINULOG officially open.

Grand Parade Route (Source: www.sinulog.ph)

The SINULOG is the cultural aspect of the feast, where contingents from all over the country perform Sinulog-based and free interpretation dances.  The dance steps reflect movement of the sea, its tide and current. SINULOG comes from the word "sulog", a native word meaning sea current.  The SINULOG originated as an activity to mimic the movement of the sea, and is basically a two-step forward and a step-backward routine. The sea is relevant in the coming of the Sto. Nino, being brought to Cebu on a galeon ship from Spain.  There are many contingents vying to win the prestige of the contest.  Since the prize money is usually not enough to cover the expenses of the contingents, it is believed that the performance is more of an offering and more for the prestige than the money.  There are also  HIGANTES (giants) and FLOATS joining the parade route.  Participants of contingents, higantes, and floats go around the city to dance and perform before the millions of revelers. The route is a carousel, where one ends in the designated starting area.

PHL: CEBU 2011 Feast of Sto. Nino "FLUVIAL AND FOOT PROCESSION"

January 15, 2011

Today, two processions take place: FLUVIAL, from Ouano Wharf in Mandaue City, traversing sea towards Cebu City.  On the spiritual aspect of the celebration, the fluvial procession takes the Sto. Nino, Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Joseph back to the Basilica, from St. Joseph Parish in Mandaue, where the Sto. Nino spent the night, one with the Holy Family (see Traslacion).  On the cultural aspect, the FLUVIAL procession re-enacts the coming of the Spaniards on board galeon ships, in 1521, to colonize the island.  The sight on the sea is very beautiful and extra-ordinary, as one does not see many ships sail together at the same time, everyday.  The sea current called "sulog" is the word from where the SINULOG festival is coined after.

This ship is where the Sto. Nino rides with, as re-enactment of the galeon VICTORIA, Magellan's ship from Spain to the Cebu, when he brought the Sto. Nino image to Queen Juana

On the same day, in the afternoon, the Solemn Procession (on foot) was held around the city.  The new archbishop of Cebu, archbishops and priests, were joined by millions of devotees during the procession.  Despite heavy rain, the procession was as solemn as ever, devotees unfazed and ever faithful to the Sto. Nino.  The procession route was said to be 7km-long, started 1pm and ended 530pm, right after which a Pontifical Mass was held at the Basilica.  After the mass, the devotees performed the traditional Sinulog dance in front of the altar, even though drenched and wet from the rain.

Image of the Sto. Nino during the Solemn Procession, cordoned

Devotees and pilgrims joining the Solemn Procession, outside the cordoned area

PHL: CEBU 2011 Feast of Sto. Nino "Route of Solemn Procession"

January 15, 2011

Today, Saturday, is the VESPERAS or the day before the feast of the Sto. Nino, two solemn processions will take place.

In the morning, a fluvial (at sea) procession, takes the Sto. Nino from St. Joseph Parish in Mandaue City, back to Cebu City.  This happens a day after the Traslacion.

In the afternoon, a solemn foot procession takes the Sto. Nino around major parts of Cebu City.  This year, the route goes:

Source: http://basilicasantonino.org.ph 

PHL: CEBU 2011 Sinulog Festival QUEEN

January 14, 2011
Each Sinulog contingent participating in the Grand Parade, has its queen.  She is the one holding the Sto. Nino, thus making her the human center of attraction...the Queen.  Each year, the Sinulog foundation chooses a Festival Queen based on some criteria.

This year, a Parade of Costumes was held in a mall in Cebu City, a day before the Festival Queen contest.  Here are the photos of the event, courtesy of Ariel Salupan of www.aying-designs-photography.com.

The actual judging for choosing the Festival Queen for 2011 was on Friday, January 14, two days before the Feast of the Sto. Nino.

Crowned Festival Queen 2011
Steffi Rose Pearson Aberasturi
Lumad Basakanon
Basak San Nicolas, Cebu City

1st runner-up
Jey Ann Avenido
Daanbantayan Cebu

These photos are from Vicmaro...

2nd Runner up
Barbette Joanne M. Badaocdoc
Pintados Festival
Tacloban Leyte

4th runner up
Denice Marie Caminade
Talamban Elementary School
Cebu City

PHL: CEBU 2011 Feast of Sto. Nino "GOZOS"

A special report on ABS-CBN TV said that there is no composer of this song, rather it is a compilation of prayers of the faithful and devotees over the years... and it is the BEST Sto. Nino song, sung by Cebuanos, pilgrims and devotees of all ages.  


Singing this song gives one warmth, hope and a lifting of the spirit.  It's true then, that the best ones are those that come from the heart...Pit Senyor!

GOZOS

Batobalani sa gugma,

Sa daan tawo palanga.

KANAMO MALOOY KA UNTA

NGA KANIMO NANGILABA

Dinhi sa siudad sa Sugbo

ang matahum larawan.

sa unang mga misionero,

sa usang balay hipalgan.

Kanila ikaw nagpakita

gikan da sa imong gugma.

KANAMO MALOOY KA UNTA

NGA KANIMO NANGILABA

Giludhan ikaw gisingba

niadtong mga kaparian

sa tanan nga katawhan

sa mga ponoan nila:

kay sa pagtan-aw kanimo

Kristianos sila nahimo.

KANAMO MALOOY KA UNTA

NGA KANIMO NANGILABA

Ang singbahan gipatindog

niadtong mga tawhana,

aron ang larawan nimo

dunay usang puluyanan.

ug didto gihangyo nila

nga kaluyan nimo sila.

KANAMO MALOOY KA UNTA

NGA KANIMO NANGILABA

Nangayo kami kanimo

nga ang matahum mong larawan,

sa sulud sa kalag namo

makahimong puluyanan,

kay sa tanan kinahanglan

ikaw ang among dalangpan.

KANAMO MALOOY KA UNTA

NGA KANIMO NANGILABA

(http://basilicasantonino.org.ph)

PHL: CEBU 2011 Feast of Sto. Nino "TRASLACION"

January 14, 2011

On the Friday before the feast of Sto. Nino de Cebu, is the day of the Translacion.

The day's activities will start with the Walk with Mary, a foot procession from the church in Guadalupe, where devotees of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Mother Mary), patroness of Cebu, will bring the Mother of Sto. Nino to Fuente Osmena.
(Trivia: A few years ago, Our Lady of Guadalupe was made patroness of Cebu because the Sto. Nino, became Jesus himself, cannot be patron of Cebu.)

At the same time, the Sto. Nino from the Angel of Peace Seminary in Cansojong, Talisay City, will also make way to the Basilica del Sto. Nino. There, the Sto. Nino will meet his mother, Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Inside the Basilica, at 7am, the Misa de Traslacion will be held.  After the mass, the Sto. Nino and Our Lady of Guadalupe, on a motorcade, will now be on the way to the St. Joseph Parish in Mandaue City, so Mother and Son will be reunited with (the foster father) St. Joseph.

Thus, in St. Joseph Parish in Mandaue, the Holy Family is re-united!  The three will stay in Mandaue overnight.

The next day, Saturday (January 15, 2011), devotees join the fluvial procession (yes, procession at sea!) from Mandaue City to Cebu City, when Sto. Nino goes back to the Basilica.

In the afternoon of Saturday, the Solemn Procession for the Sto. Nino will be held around the city.

PHL: CEBU 2011 Sinulog Tips

From the official website of Sinulog 2011, here are some tips to enjoy the festivities. . .

2010 Grand Parade contingent

The Sinulog Festival may be one of the best festivities you can attend to but there are some things to consider to further maximize your experience. Here are some tips on getting the most out of Sinulog!

- Better book your tickets either for flights or passenger ferries as well as hotel accommodations weeks ahead or even a month prior to the great events, or you will end up with no open flights or a hotel to stay at. But you may find, if you’re lucky, comfortable lodging houses and inns for transients to suit your budget and needs.

- For pilgrims who do not have budget to billet in a hotel or lodging house, there’s the Devotee City at the Plaza Independencia that provides free shelter starting on a Friday, that is two days before the Sinulog day.

- For tourists and local residents alike, never forget to scan through the pages of local community newspapers for the schedule of activities for the entire week. The weeklong festivity features both religious and cultural activities, including nightly presentations and street parties at Fuente Osmeña, Ms. Cebu beauty pageant at Waterfront Hotel, the Cebu Popular Music Festival, the fluvial and on-foot processions, and the search for Festival Queen.

- Buy your tickets from authorized people of the Sinulog Foundation, Inc., which holds office at the Cebu City Sports Center. Tickets are available in denominations P600, P500, and P400 Sinulog Executive Director Ricky Ballesteros advices the buying public against scrupulous individuals selling it at higher prices or worse, disposing bogus tickets. But, do not fret or you could no longer get any of the 12,000 seats at the grandstand in the sports center because bleachers will be built at some points along the 5.1 kilometer stretch of the carousel parade route. What’s more, spectators at the sports center no longer have the monopoly of the ritual dance presentations of the competing contingents of the culminating day of the weeklong celebration, which falls on January 17th this year.

Yes folks the competing groups are obliged to bring along their fantastic props, even gigantic ones as long as they can carry them, and use these in their street dances so you get to witness the same wonderful performances warming up the revelers at the sports center. Expect it to be a parade of vivid colors; contingents clad on their dazzling costumes performing the prayer-dance synchronized to the beat of the drums and shouts of “Pit Señor! Viva Sto. Niño!” while holding aloft the Sto. Niño icons as they stimulate the natural rhythm of sea waves that brought the Holy Child to the shores of Cebu.

- Regardless of your location during the grand parade day, do apply or bring sun block lotion, wide-brimmed hats, sunglasses to protect you from harmful UV rays, a handy fan, a face towel or two, lots of bottled water to replace the fluids that you sweat out, and protective clothing. Even something as T-shirt preferably light-colored clothing can offer you relief from the sun’s rays. Cebuanos usually come on their holiday get-ups, which are black T-shirts and wide-brimmed straw hats. But you can choose to don on your trendy outfits and/or be a minimalist but be sure to bring along a scarf and other apparel to cover your flesh, especially the shoulder and arms, to keep the sun off, lest you get painful sunburns.

- Wear very good comfortable, walking shoes or sandals because that is basically a car-less day in the city. Specifically, public utility vehicles and private cars are not allowed to traverse on streets along the carousel parade route.

- And to finally set the festive mood, you can dote on fashion accessories but not the real stuff of course, to ensure safety and security. Here in the city, you can visit the stalls or booths located outside the Basilica del Sto. Niño, at the street fair along Osmeña Boulevard installed as early as December, and at the Plaza Independencia which are all put up for the duration of the Sinulog weeklong celebration.

- Comestibles will come in handy because booths and stalls selling inexpensive gastronomy of cuisine on different varieties will sprout all over the place. Just be a little circumspect with what you pick and from where you buy it. You don’t want to spoil the celebration with an upset stomach, right?

- Depending on the number of contingents, the Sinulog grand parade usually kicks off at around 9 a.m.. It is best to hit the streets very early so you will encounter less discomfort finding your way through the crowd.

- Bring along first-aid medical kit as well as any personal medical requirements, just in case or someone needs it.

- Never forget to bring some identification cards, in case of emergencies.

ENJOY THE FESTIVITIES..PIT SENYOR! (www.sinulog.ph)

PHL: CEBU 2011 Sinulog Festival of Festivals

Cebu City in the Philippines celebrates the Feast of the Sto. Nino every third Sunday of January.  Preparations for this event are both religious and cultural.  Every year, the event gets bigger and better.  Foreign and local tourists look forward to this event which the local vocal and proud Cebuanos showcase. The cultural activities are collectively called SINULOG, a series of activities from as early as December leading up to the Grand Parade on the feastday itself.. this year, the feast falls on January 16.

2010 Festival Queen candidate

These are the activities for the Sinulog 2011, as shown in the official website.  Enjoy the revelry!

2010 Float Contingent

Sinulog 2011 Schedule of Activities (Fuente Osmena, January 2-31, 2011)
Dec 01 – Jan 31, 2011	Sinulog Street Fair, Osmeña Blvd.
December 11, 2010	Sinulog Poster Making Contest @ Emall
December 15, 2010	Sinulog Photo Exhibits @SM City
January 2-30, 2011	1st Sinulog Softball Cup
Janaury 2, 2011 (Sunday)	Sinulog Fun Run Sinulog Musicfest (Band Competition) Presentation of contestants and announcement of 6 finalists Sinulog Best Dance Crew announcement and presentation of 6 finalists
January 06, 2011 (Thursday)	Opening Salvo: Walk with Jesus
4:00 AM	Assembly Time (Area) Fuente Osmeña
4:30 AM	Start of Walk-Fuente Osmeña Blvd. – Basilica del Sto. Niño
5:30 AM	Installation of Hermano & Hermana Mayores 2011
January 07, 2011 (Friday)	Sinulog 2011 Kick Off
	Sinulog Photo Exhibits through the years @SM City Cebu, Ayala Center Cebu, MCIAA
2:00PM	Solemn Mass (Basilica del Sto. Niño)
3:00 PM	Launching Parade (Basilica del Sto. Niño to Cebu City Sports Center)
7:00 PM	Opening and Launching Program, Fuente Osmeña featuring Mandaue City Children’s Choir, Dancesports Team Cebu and Dance Troupes from Cebu’s schools and universities
7:30 PM	Ms. Cebu 2011 Presentation, Fuente Osmeña
8:00 PM	Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)
9:00 PM	Streen Party Bands
January 8, 2011 (Saturday)	Sinulog sa Kabataan – Lalawigan
8:00 AM	1st Sinulog Football Cup at the USC Talamban Football Field
1:00 PM	Parade of Participants, Capitol Site to Cebu City Sports Center
2:00 PM	Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan, Cebu City Sports Center
4:30 PM	Awarding of Winners
6:30 PM	Cultural Show (Fuente Osmeña) DepEd, Cebu Province
8:00 PM	Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)
9:30 PM	Concert @ the Fuente O , Street Party Bands
January 9, 2011 (Sunday)	Sinulog sa Kabataan- Dakbayan
4:00 AM	Cebu City 2011 Marathon – www.cebumarathon.com
8:00 AM	1st Sinulog Football Cup at the USC Talamban Football Field
1:00 PM	Parade of Participants, Plaza Independencia to Cebu City Sports Center
2:00 PM	Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan, Cebu City Sports Center
4:30 PM	Awarding of Winners
6:30 PM	Cultural Show (Fuente Osmeña) University of San Carlos
8:00 PM	Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)
9:00 PM	Concert @ the Fuente O, Street Party Bands
January 10, 2011 (Monday)
6:30 PM	Cultural Show (Fuente Osmeña) University of Cebu
8:00 PM	Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)
9:00 PM	Concert @ the Fuente O , Street Party Bands
January 11, 2011 (Tuesday)
6:30 PM	Cultural show (Fuente Osmeña) University of San Jose-Recoletos and Cebu Institute of Technology
8:00 PM	Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)
9:00 PM	Concert @ the Fuente O , Street Party Bands
January 12, 2011 (Wednesday)
9:00 AM	Airport Welcome (Balikbayan Flights)
6:30 PM	Cultural Shows (Fuente Osmeña) University of Southern Philippines-Foundation and Salazar College of Science and Institute of Technology
7:00 PM	Ms. Cebu 2011 Coronation Night, Waterfront Lahug Hotel
8:00 PM	Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)
9:00 PM	Concert @ the Fuente O , Street Party Bands
January 13, 2011 (Thursday)
9:00 AM	Airport Welcome (Balikbayan Flights)
10 AM – 3:00 PM	Photo Shoot Sinulog Festival Queen , SM City Entertainment Plaza
7:00 PM	Sinulog Festival Queen Parade of Costumes @ SM Northwing Lobby
6:30 PM	Cultural Shows (Fuente Osmeña) Cebu City Division
6:00 PM	Balik Cebu, Welcome Party @ Ayala Center Cebu
8:00 PM	Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)
8:00 PM	Handumanan @ Ayala Terraces
9:00 PM	Concert @ the Fuente O , Street Party Bands
January 14, 2011 (Friday)	Visual Merchandising Contest (Dept. Stores and Malls)
4:00 AM	Walk with Mary (Area) Fuente Osmeña-Sto. Niño
7:00 AM	Misa de Translacion (Motorcade)
9:00 AM	Solidarity Meeting (All Competing Contingent / Floats / Higante / Puppteers) @ Cebu City Sports Center Gym
6:30 PM	Cultural Shows (Fuente Osmeña) University of San Carlos
7:30 P.M	Cebu Popular Music Festival, Cebu Coliseum
7:30 P.M	Sinulog Festival Queen 2011, Cebu City Sports Center
8:00 PM	Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)
9:00 PM	Concert @ the Fuente O , Street Party Bands
January 15, 2011 (Saturday)
6:00 AM	Fluvial Procession of the Miraculous Image of Sto. Niño
8:00 AM	Vibration and Big Bike Rally by Vmax Owners Group
9:00 AM	Re-enactment of the Baptism of Queen Juana and Rajah Humabon Basilica del Sto. Niño
2:00 PM	Solemn Procession of the Miraculous Image of Sto. Niño
7:00 PM	Sinulog Fireworks Competition @ SM City Cebu
7:00 PM	Street party @ Fuente Osmeña and Plaza Independencia
8:00 PM	Gala – Passionata a Cultural Heritage Celebration in Honor of Sto. Niño de Cebu @ SM Cinema I
8:00 PM	Kasadya Nite Mardi Gras @ Ayala Center Cebu
8:00 PM	Handumanan Concert, USP-F Theater for the Performing Arts
January 16, 2011 (Sunday)	SINULOG GRAND PARADE
4:00 AM	Mañanita Mass @Basilica del Sto. Niño
6:00 AM	Pontifical mass with His Eminence Ricardo J. Cardinal Vidal
9:00 AM	Sinulog Grand Parade Carousel Kick Off
7:00 PM	Grand Fireworks, Cebu City Sports Center
7:30 PM	Street Party Bands, Fuente Osmeña
January 17, 2011 (Monday)
1:00 PM	Awarding Ceremonies, Cebu City Sports Center
January 21, 2011 (Friday)	“HUBO”
4:00 AM	“HUBO Mass” Ritual @ Basilica del Sto. Niño
January 29, 2011 (Saturday)
1:00 P.M	Screening of Finaslists Short Film/Video Documentary Contest
6:00 P.M	Awarding Ceremonies Photo Contest and Video Documentary Contest @SM City Cebu 1st Sinulat Awards, Sinulog Literary Awards for Short Story Writing, Poetry, and Essay Writing @ SM City Cebu
January 31 – Feb. 10, 2011	Photo Exhibits “Winning Photos Sinulog ‘10 @SM City Cebu

For schedule of religious activities, click this.