FAQs Archive - Sinulog Music Festival

Q: What to Expect during Sinulog?

The Grand Street Parade which is the focal event for Sinulog, normally starts on the third Sunday of January at around 8 or 9 in the morning. On Sunday night, there are pyromusical shows that will treat you to a beautiful display of fireworks. There are also a series of fun events organized days and weeks prior to the main festival.

Q: What is Sinulog Festival?

Sinulog is a dance ritual in honor of the miraculous image of the Santo Nino. The dance moves to the sound of the drums and this resembles the current (Sinulog) of what was then known as Cebu's Pahina River. Thus, in Cebuano, they say it's Sinulog.