What is Sinulog?
Sinulog is a pageantry of faith, a festival held in honor of the Santo Nino, celebrating the origin of the island of Cebu. Sinulog is a dance ritual in honor of the miraculous image of the Santo Niño. The dance moves two steps forward and one step backward to the sound of the drums. This movement resembles the current (Sulog) of what was known as Cebu’s Pahina River. Thus, in Cebuano, they say it’s Sinulog.
Historical accounts say that before Portuguese navigator came to Cebu on April 7, 1521 to plant the cross on its shore and claim the country for the King of Spain, Sinulog was already danced by the natives in honor of their wooden idols and anitos.
Then Magellan came and introduced Christianity. He gave the Santo Niño (image of the Child Jesus) as baptismal gift to Hara Amihan, wife of Cebu’s Rajah Humabon who was later named Queen Juana. At that time, not only the rulers were baptized but also about 800 of their subjects.
Our Sinulog at St. Cecilia Parish, again drew crowds from devotees of Santo Nino. People came to pray, dance and partake of the overflowing food. Thanks to the generosity of the Alpuerto, the Morales, the Cabrera families and Fe Smith. The kitchen crew headed by Fe Smith did a good job in handling and serving the food. We also thank Cora and Fred Torres for assisting in the food ordering, the Letrondos for the set up and all those who very generously gave of their time and resources.
Our forthcoming event is the dance fund raiser set for March 6th at St. Cecilia Parish Hall. It will start at 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM. Let us burn our calories and get healthy by dancing the night away. Our Filipino dance troupe will be there to teach us some line dance steps and other ballroom dances. The theme of the fund raiser will be “Spring and Flowers”. Tickets are at $20 donation that will include the food. Lucy Harvey, Zeny Deocampo and Let Let Sayo will chair this event. Chakie de Guzman and Tony Lagman will design and print the tickets and the flyers.
Birthday Celebrants:
Ed Deduyo, Cesar Page, Johnny Felix, Lucy Harvey, Grace Landayan, Leoncio Marasigan and Jun Sayo
Anniversaries:
Feliciano and Maria Cruz
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