Cebu’s Pride: Sinulog!
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Cebu’s Pride: Sinulog!
Sinulog GroupBayugan National Comprehensive High School
Bayugan, Agusan del Sur
What is a fiesta?
More than the food,
it speaks of the placeMore than the laughter,
it speaks of its land formationMore than the merrymaking,
it speaks of its bodies of waterMore than every preparation,
it speaks of its best assets
But more importantly…
Fiesta speaks of…
The people’s past
The people’s ways of life
But more importantly…
Fiesta speaks of…
The people’s beliefs
The people’s dreams and aspirations
What is Sinulog?
Cebu’s biggest and most popular festival held on the 3rd day of January
A century-old tradition observed in the Visayan region, in honor of the Holy Image of Señor Santo Niño
What is Sinulog?
Symbolizes the Filipinos’ pagan past and their acceptance of Christianity
A nine-day fiesta celebration with two major activities: the religious procession on a Saturday and the grand street parade the following day
What is Sinulog Dance?
The dance is patterned after the water current movement which Cebuano’s refer to as “sulog” of what was known as Cebu’s Pahina River
Characterized by two-forward and one–backward steps, synchronized to the beat of drums and shouts of “Pit Señor! Viva Sto. Niño”
Fiesta and its relevance to us
Fiesta enjoins people in the community during its celebration.
We can celebrate fiesta in a way that we are happy without spending too much.
Fiesta should serve as the uniting force for us humanity.
References
Images were taken at Sinulog Google Image Search at
http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=sinulog&gbv=2
Contents were taken at Wow Philippines: Explore Philippines Site
http://www.tourism.gov.ph/explore_phil/place_details.asp?content=description&province=40
Customs and Traditions: Fiesta Philippines http://www.filipinoheritage.com/customs_traditions/fiesta/fiesta_philippines.htm
Fiesta Essay of Mallari, I.V. “English Arts Textbook for Second Year High School”