As promised I’m sharing snippets from the recent Sinulog. Though my photos and video clips are not post worthy, luckily there’s Sinulog Foundation Inc. that gave us front-row-seat feels from the festival. Latter photos are mine 🙂
Pit Senyor!
Month: January 2018
Sinulog – Pit Senyor!
Sinulog is by far the grandest festival I’ve ever experienced in the Philippines. It is an annual cultural and religious festival held every 3rd week (Sunday) of January.
Aside from its religious significance, Sinulog is also famous for street parties and the grand street parade that practically lasts the whole day.
“Sinulog” coined from the Cebuano word – Sulog which means “like water current” that describes its forward-backward steps. According to historical accounts, the first Sinulog dance was danced by Hara Humamay (Rajah Humabon’s wife). It was when they received the Sacred Image of Child Jesus (Sto. Nino) – a gift from the explorer Ferdinand Magellan – that the queen danced in joy with the other natives following her.Â
I will post some photos I’ll be taking this Sunday – the day of Sinulog itself.Â
Here are the route maps of Sinulog to guide our festival goers;
Viva – Pit Senior!
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New Year’s Prayer
Lord, my Father God, the past year may have been very tough for me and my family. But we thank you for a brand New Year.
We ask You Lord, to bless us our family and friends as we begin this new year with optimism and renewed hope in You.
In the past year, You have seen Lord our failures, saddened by our weaknesses, hurt by our sins and celebrated in successes.
And as the New Year unfolds, let us remember the past year and ask for forgiveness for all our sins and for our actions that may have caused you pain and disappointments.
Forgive us Father, for the many times we have forgotten to pray or to thank you. Help us to realize our mistakes and heed lessons from them.
Lord, help us to focus our eyes on you especially in times of trials. Strengthen us, please give us courage, heal us Lord from all the afflictions that’s making it difficult for us to keep our faith.
We pray that You bless this New Year with Your mercy and presence in all that we do, in Jesus’ name.
Amen
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