The Sinulog is an annual festival held on the third Sunday of January in Cebu City, Philippines. The festival commemorates the vision of the child Jesus, known as the Sto. Nino (Holy Child),who used to be the patron Saint of the City of Cebu . It is a dance ritual that commemorates the Cebuano people's acceptance of Roman Catholic Faith. Cebu being the first to accept the Catholic faith in the Philippines. The festival features a street parade with participants in bright colored costumes dancing to the rhythm of drums and other native instruments.
Dancers in colorful costumes grace the streets swaying to the rhythm of drums and native instruments.
Let's not forget, that after all the fun and festivities. The Sinulog festival is about giving praise and thanks giving to our Lord and Savior.
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