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Cebu City is once again in a very festive mood celebrating the very colorful and fun occasion of the month – the Sinulog 2009! I may not be in the streets watching closely the parade of dancers but I enjoyed going to the mall with my family. Different statue of the baby Jesus is displayed in the mall where it is so calm to look at. I also celebrate it by going to Holy Mass in the Basilica of Sto. Niño where I am so amazed with how heavy the traffic of people inside and outside the basilica and even if the rain falls and people are becoming wet they are still devotedly praying… while I am a little disturbed.
Why Sinulog in Cebu City is so famous around the world? For me, it’s because of the stunning talent the Cebuanos showed, dancing to the Sinulog beat and offered it to baby Jesus. The creativity of every participant makes the festival brighter and colorful. The Sinulog occasion traditionally lasts for nine days and the grand Sinulog parade is usually in the last final day of the celebration. Many wanted to complete the novena Mass in honor of Santo Nino so their prayers will be granted and I heard many stories about answered prayers.
The fireworks display of this year’s Sinulog in Ayala Mall is fabulous that even my little 1 year old girl shows an amazing expression. For me it’s the best Sinulog I ever had. Looking forward for another new experience of Sinulog in the coming years.
