Category: Cebu

I like its rustic charm where there is no TV, the clocks seems to slow down, you are like watching in an omni-theater about beach nature at its finest. … Unfortunately, this island is full of irony because they got exposed to tourist price early so some of the food are expensive specially if it is owned by a foreigner. … They don’t have diving resorts but Marlin’s Resort would have water sports available and ski-boarding since the beach faces the open sea.

Nino de Jenesamo (made of ivory)
…Nino de Santisimo Nombre Jesus Sto. … Nino de Cebu Sto.

Nino de Cebu The pictures in this Sto. … I thought that I’ll share them with you and you’ll get fascinated as I am on how this Sto. … Check out this two part collection, of the various Sto.

Sinulog Beauty
Sinulog Tribal Beauty Another Sinulog Beauty Cute Sinulog Kids 🙂 Snow White & Sto. Nino King Kong in the Grand Parade The Piggy Ride

Nino de Cebu which was given as a baptismal gift to Hara Amihan, wife of Cebu’s Rajah Humabon coverted the first Christians in the Philippines archipelago.
…Although you can still hear mass inside the church because there is a flat screen TV that broadcasts what is happening in the altar (first time I’ve seen in the church setting.) … The image still has its decorations including the chain of old spanish coins, the toisonne of emeralds, garnets, rubies and diamonds, said to be have been given by Charles III of spain and the golden ram pendant.

Map courtesy of Sinulog.ph Originally, I thought that you could witness the entire parade in a few hours but I underestimated the sheer number of participants in the parade. … Although the number of participants is already reduced by 25% versus 124 participants in 2005, you would have to watch it the whole day just to see all the contestants.
…Nino The Pinoy Big Brother Float The HP Sinulog Float Trumpeting the Sinulog Beat Street Dancing Tribe dancing to the Sinulog Beat Another Sinulog Tribe The parade ends with a performance in the grandstand.

In this essential guide, I would give you how to best experience Sinulog based on what worked for me during the festivities and what would I do differently when I visit Sinulog next year.
…In all the grand fiestas and events such as world pyro, be prepared to walk so here are some essential things to bring and keep in mind: Bring umbrellas or jackets in case it rains specially during the rainy seasons including Dec/January. … The photo contest category specifically states that it needs to be a candid shot and there are a lot of categories to join including Contingent (sun), Fluvial/ Solemn Procession (sat), Float (sun), Higante (sun), Sidelights (last week of sinulog), Route Decor/ Arch (anytime).

People from all over the world visits Cebu to witness this Phils’ “Mardi Gras” in Cebu City and it would be a shame if we, Filipinos, will not be able to experience this awesome fiesta at least once in our lifetime. … I’ve been looking for an insider’s account on what to expect in Sinulog but you would have to talk to locals so that you can fully understand what happens there. … I will attempt to give an experiential account on Sinulog 2006 and maybe, I would be successful in convincing you that this is the best fiesta in the Philippines and you should take the next chance of witnessing this in Cebu.