There is something so good about Cebu. You see, our Holiday season extends up to January. To be more precise, the third week of it. After a long hiatus from December, Cebu suffers (luckily) from a hangover that lasts up until the third Sunday of January, the feast of Sr. Sto. Nino or the famous "Sinulog" festival. Oh yes! that's just how Cebu roll...kicking off the first month of the year with a grand celebration spiritually and socially. Now, if you're in for a ride, here are some ways to celebrate Sinulog.
1. Try checking out the Muslim stalls along Osmena Blvd. infront of Abellana National High School for some goodies (oOoh! cheap thrills!)
2. Attend to at least one Novena mass at the Basilica del Santo Nino. This starts 9 days prior to the 3rd Saturday of January. (be sure to bring a fan, it comes in very handy)
3. Watch Ms. Cebu Coronation Night. (yes, there's a TV telecast)
4. Attend to one of the events in Fuente Circle usually held at night. (partying at the heart of the city sure is a fun thing to do)
5. Take a walk at the night market in Colon St. (lots of street foods and people, too)
6. Witness the fluvial parade in Mactan happening on the dawn or early morning of the 3rd Saturday of January wherein the Miracoulous image of Sto. Nino is honored.
7. Join in the procession on the afternoon of the 3rd Saturday of January. (boy, this is a long walk. dont forget to hydrate yourself!)
8. Go to mass on the day of the Sinulog. (note: go to mass early or else, you will find it hard to find passable routes especially in downtown area)
9. Have a walkathon and enjoy the rest of the day of Sinulog. Watch the parade and oh, dance to the beat, too.
10. Do not forget all the ravishing and lively street parties and all sorts of parties this mardi gras has to offer.
note: your umbrella might be your bestfriend for the mardi gras days. ;D
Today, I attended the 7th day Novena mass with my cousin. Here are some of my takes. Notice the big crowd. That's from the 7pm mass. We actually attended the 530pm mass which BTW, had a bigger crowd.
The Pilgrim Center was jampacked with devotees coming from all walks of life.
Sto. Nino is the great equalizer.
...and that's me at the end. Lighting up a candle after the mass. it's me, yenney. :)
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