Don't miss it! A time for you to 120% enjoy Cebu! !
© CEBU navi SAKURA ｜ vol.25 Jan.-Feb | 2020
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The Sinulog Festival, one of the largest festivals in the Philippines, crosses the language barrier and can be enjoyed by all those who celebrates it.Feel the heat of Cebu Island, and visit a city full of sightseeing spots! You can go to mountains or ju
It is a great delight with mixture of heat and excitement! The biggest festival in the Philippines Sinulog Festival
The popular Sinulog that we have been waiting for this year has come! The city is decorated and turns into a Sinulog-ready street for the Grand Parade!
Spring in the parade! Excellent and amazing performances!
“Sinulog” is a popular festival that attracts about 3 million people from home and abroad, giving off a variety of attractions. This 500 year old festival celebrates the history and tradition. In addition, remembering to worship the miracle statue "Santo Niño or the image of Little Jesus Christ".
* Spanish: Santo (holy) Niño (child)
Held annually in the third week of January, various events are held over nine days. The main highlights are “Santo Nino statue march” and “Grand Parade” held at Abellana National High School on the 3rd Sunday of January! The overwhelming and powerful dances of contingents dressed in brilliant costumes, and the performances that powers up every year are what people are looking forward aside from dancing with everyone.
The day before the finale, a local parade “Fluvial Parade” is held early morning, where you can enjoy a different way of watching the city. Also popular activity is the “Beauty Pageant” which is held several days before the grand celebration. Every year, there is a great cheer from the audience on the beauty of the various contestants in order to get the title of “Miss Cebu”.
Delight your body and mind as you celebrate Sinulog!
The dancers who decorate the parade, as well as the locals, wear colorful costumes to feel the vibes of the festival. Everywhere in the city, festival posters are affixed, Sinulog music plays, and special T-shirts and other goods are also on sale. On the day of celebration, why not paint and wear a Sinulog T-shirt to enjoy with everyone? Dance with light music and enjoy the festival with local people♪
*On the day of the parade, large-scale traffic regulations are performed. Check the directions and time.
A parade of Sinulog-colored boats held on the sea of Mactan
Everyone marches with Santo Niño statue in hand!
One of the highlights is the appearance of a huge image of walking Santo Niño.
Contest of beautiful, brave and witty women!
"March of Santo Niño"
Gorgeous performances during the “Grand Parade”
2020 1/11(Fri) Sinulog Festival start
1/17(Fri) Miss Cebu Pageant
1/18(Sat) Fluvial parade
1/19(Sun) Grand parade
• Avoid wearing expensive jewelries. • Keep an eye on your valuables (phones, cameras, etc.) • If you will bring a bag, put it in front of your body where you can see it easily. • Don’t bring a lot of stuff. • Bring bottled water. • Wear comfortable shoes and clothes. • Don’t wear too revealing clothes. • Know where and who to ask for help in cases of emergency. • Enjoy the celebration with your friends.
City Tour
Enjoy the city and history of Sinulog colors! Cebu City is packed with attractions!
1.Santo Niño Church
Santo Nino de Cebu is known as “Ang Balaang Bata sa Sugbo” or the Holy Child of the City.
This place is filled with devotees all year-round to utter their prayers and penitence.
This is one of the oldest church in Cebu. You can have a tour inside their museum and the Basilica itself.
TEL:(+63)32-255-6697
Address:Pilgrim’s Center, Osmeña Blvd, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu
Business Hours: Mon-Thu,Sat 5:00-18:45、Fri,Sun 4:00-22:00
2.Magellan's Cross
A cross given by the Spanish explorer Ferdinand Magellan as a memorial of the place where he stopped in 1521 to spread Christianity and baptized the locals. The octagonal hall was later built.
TEL:(+63)78-945-6321
Address: P. Burgos St, Cebu City, Cebu
Business Hours: 8:00−18:00
3.Fort San Pedro
Fort San Pedro, a military defense structure that was built during the Spanish era. Inside, you can find exhibits of old photos depicting the old way of living in Cebu. You can find picture-worthy corners for Instagram too. It is located near Plaza Independencia.
TEL:(+63)32-256-2284
Address: A. Pigafetta Street, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu
Business Hours:8:00-19:00
Entrance Fee: Adult P30 Kids P20 Senior P24
4.Casa Gorordo
Cebu's first Filipino bishop, Juan Gorordo, and his four-generation family residence was renovated in 1983 to become a museum. With its own chapel, you can get a glimpse of the life of wealthy people in 19th century and learn about the history of Cebu. Check out cafes and souvenir shops!
TEL: (+63)32-411-1767
Address: 35 Eduardo Aboitiz St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu
Business Hours: 9:00−17:00 (Tue-Sun)
Entrance Fee:P70
5.Ayala Center Cebu
The famous large shopping mall in Cebu City Business Park. There are various shops and restaurants as well as a wide range of entertainment facilities such as movie theaters, and many people such as tourist visit. The night view is also wonderful.
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TEL: (+63)32-888-3777
Address: Cardinal Rosales Ave, Cebu City, Cebu
Business Hours: Mon-Thu,Sun 10:00-21:00
Fri,Sat 10:00-22:00
6.Sugbo Mercado
The famous night market in the IT Park. It is a safe place packed with safe food and the price and quantity are reasonable. It is open every Wednesday to Sunday, and you can enjoy dishes from various countries and of different taste such as sweet, spicy and grilled dishes.
TEL:(+63)917-311-5777
Address:Garden Bloc, I. Villa St, Apas, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu
Business Hours: 17:00-1:00(Thu〜Sun)
Mountain Tour
Cebu is full of recommended sightseeing spots not only in the sea but also in the mountains! Surround yourself with the great nature of trees and flowers and have fun while being healed!
1.Temple of Leah
An ancient Roman temple full of exoticism, built as a symbol of eternal love for his wife, Leah, who died at the age of 53. Gorgeous interior and beautiful view from the temple are exceptional!
TEL: (+63)32-233-5032
Address: Roosevelt St., Brgy. Busay Cebu City
Business Hours: 6:00−9:00
Entrance Fee:P50
2.Tops
Known as “Dating” place for couple. Good view of the city and the best place to chill. You may bring your own food and enjoy the city lights with its cold weather. It’s nice to stay there from 3pm onwards to witness the sunset and glowing city lights.
TEL:(+63)32-316-7470
Address: Cebu Tops Rd, Busay, Cebu City
Business hours: 24/7
Entrance：P100
3.Terrazas de Flores
A flower garden restaurant where you can relax and be surrounded by nature. Flowers from different species of plants are arranged to form a beautiful landscape.
TEL: (+63)917-653-4227
Address: Tiguib Malubog Cebu City, Malubog, Cebu City
Business Hours: 7:30-20:00
Entrance:P100
4.Sirao Garden
Sirao Garden, called Little Amsterdam, is a flower theme park. Colorful flowers bloom in the rich nature and attract visitors. There are windmills and Western-style houses, and there are plenty of Instagram points!
TEL:(+63)946-183-1320
Address: Cebu Transcentral Hwy, Cebu City, Cebu
Business Hours: 6:00-19:00
Entrance Fee: P100
