“Sinulog is not just a festival. It’s a cultural and religious celebration that unites the people of Cebu,” she said. “Without the Sto. Niño, without the devotion of the people, there’s ...

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Festivities ... while it is closely associated to the devotion of the Sto. Niño and Christianity itself, the Sinulog dance may have had already existed in the pre ...

It is believed that the first Sinulog Festival was held in the 16th century in Cebu City in honour of Sto Nino or the Child Jesus. Over the years, neighbouring towns in the Visayas and Mindanao ...

Filipino dancers in colourful costume hold statues of the Santo Nino (Child Jesus) as they perform during the 'Sinulog' Grand Parade in Cebu City, Philippines Source: EPA/JAY ROMMEL LABRA ...