Sinulog Festival 2011 - Hotels and Accommodations
Wed, 01/12/2011 - 12:56 by janix
SINULOG is a yearly festival in Cebu City, Philippines held every third Sunday of January in honor of the Holy Child Jesus, better known by Cebuanos as Señor Sto. Niño. It is a nine-day long celebration with various activities such as novena masses, exhibits, cultural shows, fluvial parade, pageants, street dancing and parties, fireworks displays and a whole lot more. People not only in Cebu and in the Philippines, but also tourists all around the globe gather to experience this joyous, fun, loud, color-filled and one of the grandest events in the country.
This year 2011, with the theme “One Beat, One Dance, One Vision”, the city is expecting an estimate of 8 million spectators including the locals, tourists and balik-bayans. I am sure it will be more crowded than the previous Sinulog festivals. For those who are planning to witness, experience and join the city's street dance party this Sunday, January 16, 2011, here are few important tips and reminders:
* Be prepared for a whole-day walk around the city. Since streets from Ayala Center-Cebu, Hipodromo, Fuente Osmeña, N. Bacalso, New Imus Road, P. del Rosario, Jones will be closed for the Sinulog Grand Dance Parade, I don't think bringing your cars will be a great idea.
* Wear comfortable and cool clothes, shorts and t-shirt or sleeveless shirts paired with good for long-walk-shoes or slippers will be great for this event. You do not have to worry about your water if you get thirsty or hungry, there will be a lot of vendors stationed along the streets.
* Be prepared for the weather. May it be sunny or rainy, don't forget to put on your sunblock, bring your sunglasses, umbrella, fans and hats.
* Beware of "pickpocketers". Bring just enough money. Be extra cautious and careful especially when the crowd gets tough and too pushy. You will never know who will touch your side or back pockets and bags. The next time you'll know, your wallet and/or your cellphone/s are gone.
* If you plan on meeting your friends somewhere in the city, make sure you have well planned and agreed on the location ahead of time. Telecom networks will be very busy that time and will be a pain in the head if you keep on waiting for the SMS to be sent or to arrive. You will also have hard time making calls.
* Food stalls are everywhere but be careful on what to eat. You don't want yourself to end up in a public toilet and not enjoy the beauty of the colorful "mardi gras".
Enjoy your weekend! Join the groove and go with the flow as we dance together in this one beat celebrating the glory of Señor Sto. Niño. VIVA PIT SENOR! VIVA!!!
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Sinulog Festival 2011 Schedule of Activities: (Fuente Osmena, January 2-31, 2011) Opening Salvo: Walk with Jesus January 07, 2011 (Friday) January 8, 2011 (Saturday) January 9, 2011 (Sunday) January 10, 2011 (Monday) January 11, 2011 (Tuesday) January 12, 2011 (Wednesday) January 13, 2011 (Thursday) January 14, 2011 (Friday) January 15, 2011 (Saturday) January 16, 2011 (Sunday) January 17, 2011 (Monday) January 21, 2011 (Friday) “HUBO” January 29, 2011 (Saturday) January 31 – Feb. 10, 2011 Map of Cebu City:
Dec 01 – Jan 31, 2011 Sinulog Street Fair, Osmeña Blvd.
Janaury 2, 2011 (Sunday) Sinulog Fun Run
January 06, 2011 (Thursday)
4:00 AM Assembly Time (Area) Fuente Osmeña
4:30 AM Start of Walk-Fuente Osmeña Blvd. – Basilica del Sto. Niño
5:30 AM Installation of Hermano & Hermana Mayores 2011
Sinulog 2011 Kick Off Sinulog Photo Exhibits through the years @SM City Cebu, Ayala Center Cebu, MCIAA
2:00PM Solemn Mass (Basilica del Sto. Niño)
3:00 PM Launching Parade (Basilica del Sto. Niño to Cebu City Sports Center)
7:00 PM Opening and Launching Program, Fuente Osmeña featuring Mandaue City Children’s Choir, Dancesports Team Cebu and Dance Troupes from Cebu’s schools and universities
7:30 PM Ms. Cebu 2011 Presentation, Fuente Osmeña
8:00 PM Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)
9:00 PM Streen Party Bands
Sinulog sa Kabataan – Lalawigan
1:00 PM Parade of Participants, Capitol Site to Cebu City Sports Center
2:00 PM Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan, Cebu City Sports Center
4:30 PM Awarding of Winners
6:30 PM Cultural Show (Fuente Osmeña) DepEd, Cebu Province
8:00 PM Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)
9:30 PM Concert @ the Fuente O , Street Party Bands
Sinulog sa Kabataan- Dakbayan
4:00 AM Cebu City 2011 Marathon – www.cebumarathon.com
1:00 PM Parade of Participants, Plaza Independencia to Cebu City Sports Center
2:00 PM Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan, Cebu City Sports Center
4:30 PM Awarding of Winners
6:30 PM Cultural Show (Fuente Osmeña)
University of San Carlos
8:00 PM Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)
9:00 PM Concert @ the Fuente O, Street Party Bands
6:30 PM Cultural Show (Fuente Osmeña) University of Cebu
8:00 PM Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)
9:00 PM Concert @ the Fuente O , Street Party Bands
7:30 PM Cultural show (Fuente Osmeña) University of San Jose-Recoletos and Cebu Institute of Technology
8:00 PM Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)
9:00 PM Concert @ the Fuente O , Street Party Bands
9:00 AM Airport Welcome (Balikbayan Flights)
6:30 PM Cultural Shows (Fuente Osmeña) University of Southern Philippines-Foundation and Salazar College of Science and Institute of Technology
7:00 PM Ms. Cebu 2011 Coronation Night, Waterfront Lahug Hotel
8:00 PM Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)
9:00 PM Concert @ the Fuente O , Street Party Bands
9:00 AM Airport Welcome (Balikbayan Flights)
10 AM – 3:00 PM Photo Shoot Sinulog Festival Queen , SM City Entertainment Plaza
7:00 PM Sinulog Festival Queen Parade of Costumes @ SM Northwing Lobby
6:30 PM Cultural Shows (Fuente Osmeña) Cebu City Division
6:00 PM Balik Cebu, Welcome Party @ Ayala Center Cebu
8:00 PM Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)
8:00 PM Handumanan @ Ayala Terraces
9:00 PM Concert @ the Fuente O , Street Party Bands
Visual Merchandising Contest (Dept. Stores and Malls)
4:00 AM Walk with Mary (Area) Fuente Osmeña-Sto. Niño
7:00 AM Misa de Translacion (Motorcade)
9:00 AM Solidarity Meeting (All Competing Contingent / Floats / Higante / Puppteers) @ Cebu City Sports Center Gym
6:30 PM Cultural Shows (Fuente Osmeña) (Cebu Normal University, Abellana National High School and Asian College of Technology
7:30 P.M Cebu Popular Music Festival, Cebu Coliseum
7:30 P.M Sinulog Festival Queen 2011, Cebu City Sports Center
8:00 PM Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)
9:00 PM Concert @ the Fuente O , Street Party Bands
6:00 AM Fluvial Procession of the Miraculous Image of Sto. Niño
8:00 AM Vibration and Big Bike Rally by Vmax Owners Group
9:00 AM Re-enactment of the Baptism of Queen Juana and Rajah Humabon Basilica del Sto. Niño
2:00 PM Solemn Procession of the Miraculous Image of Sto. Niño
7:00 PM Sinulog Fireworks Competition @ SM City Cebu
7:00 PM Street party @ Fuente Osmeña and Plaza Independencia
8:00 PM Gala – Passionata a Cultural Heritage Celebration in Honor of Sto. Niño de Cebu @ SM Cinema I
8:00 PM Kasadya Nite Mardi Gras @ Ayala Center Cebu
8:00 PM Handumanan Concert, USP-F Theater for the Performing Arts
Sinulog Festival 2011 Grand Parade
4:00 AM Mañanita Mass @Basilica del Sto. Niño
6:00 AM Pontifical mass with His Eminence Ricardo J. Cardinal Vidal
9:00 AM Sinulog 2011 Grand Parade Carousel Kick Off
7:00 PM Grand Fireworks Display in Cebu City Sports Center
7:30 PM Street Party Bands, Fuente Osmeña
1:00 PM Awarding Ceremonies, Cebu City Sports Center
4:00 AM “HUBO Mass” Ritual @ Basilica del Sto. Niño
1:00 P.M Awarding Ceremonies Photo Contest and Video Documentary Contest / Sinulog Short Film Festival
Photo Exhibits “Winning Photos Sinulog ‘10 @SM City Cebu
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