More than just the meaning of the word is the significance of the dance. Historians now say that Sinulog, which is of pagan origin, is the link between the country’s pagan past and its Christian present. Let’s trace its history.
Here are some pictures I took and edited for this 2012 Sinulog:
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| Best to bring when going into the procession. Number 1 Food. |
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| Number 2: Water. |
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| Glad to know there are safety officers around to help control the crowd. |
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| All hands up for Sr. Sto Niño |
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| Tired but still willing to carry statue with her.. |
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| The reason why we are here |
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| Playing like a pro...Maybe he is.. haha |
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| Waiting patiently in line. |
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| Be ready boys! It is almost your turn.. |
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| Lonely table just for one....... Wait. Isn't that a song? |
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| Just point and shoot. A local vendor selling mardi gras mask. I just remembered my childhood days wearing one of these.. lol |
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| Where it all happens. Fuente Osmeña is the center of all events during Sinulog. If you want to party, This is one of the place to check out. |
Along the streets of Fuente Osmeña. Billboards are now ready for the grand mardi gras.
Taken from the Sinulog ng Kabataan held last Sunday 01/08/2012. What a candle...
Wait for your turn kids. Pray before you dance.
Colorful props are everywhere. Just trying to highlight them.
Looks like a scene from the 80's or maybe earlier.. I don't really know.
Just doing my job..
Paramedics are standing by.
I'm ready..Am I?
People clap their hands everytime this guys come on the stage.
A kid fell down while dancing paramedics are checking if he is okay.
I call it the DRUMLINE!
Blurry but a scene worth posting..
I serve and protect the people no matter what...
This is what Sinulog is all about. VIVA Sr. Sto Niño.
This is for the team..
Festival queen #1
Festival queen getting married.
She stands out among all the dancers.
Tired of walking. I took a shot of the Magellan's cross.
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| Nothing beats going to Sinulog with your one and only... |
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| Taking a powenap after a looooooooooooooooooooong walk. |
Selling Sto Niño replicas
Night Market in Carbon. Lots of good and cheap stuff here. Definitely a nice place to visit.
