My birthday this year falls on the third sunday of January…which all locals to the island and even the transients who’ve come to celebrate with everyone, is Sinulog. A celebration of the entire island of Cebu. In reality, the celebration as most in the country sprung from the adaptation of both of the Christian fate and the ancestral beliefs.
Aside from the street parties on Saturdays before the event, the parade is a party in itself. Contingents from all over the country would join the Sinulog dance interpretation/competition. And all colors are displayed beautifully as well as the drum beats everyone would be dancing to.
This year, my friend Steph and I have decided to really watch the parade. The last time I’ve done this was 7 years ago, which was again my birthday.
Having lived here for 13 years, I went out prepared. More like geared for battle. (LOL) backpack, camera, extra shirt, umbrella, towel, shades, water and sun block. And, I did prep myself, that the event would be crowded, therefore no violent tendencies for the high possibility of moving with a mob.
After the parade, we headed to Mactan for dinner, to avoid the crowd we were sure were celebrating on the streets as well as anticipating the fireworks display.
Best way to celebrate a 31sth birthday: party with the rest of the island.
Aside from the street parties on Saturdays before the event, the parade is a party in itself. Contingents from all over the country would join the Sinulog dance interpretation/competition. And all colors are displayed beautifully as well as the drum beats everyone would be dancing to.
This year, my friend Steph and I have decided to really watch the parade. The last time I’ve done this was 7 years ago, which was again my birthday.
Having lived here for 13 years, I went out prepared. More like geared for battle. (LOL) backpack, camera, extra shirt, umbrella, towel, shades, water and sun block. And, I did prep myself, that the event would be crowded, therefore no violent tendencies for the high possibility of moving with a mob.
After the parade, we headed to Mactan for dinner, to avoid the crowd we were sure were celebrating on the streets as well as anticipating the fireworks display.
Best way to celebrate a 31sth birthday: party with the rest of the island.
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