Sinulog
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- proper noun
- Philippine
- Every January, crowds gather in Cebu City to celebrate the vibrant Sinulog festival with lively street dancing and colorful parades.
- Sinulog parade
- Sinulog in Cebu
- Sinulog ritual
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In 1985, several thousand individuals danced in this Sinulog parade, representing over one hundred schools, clubs, businesses, government agencies, and local neighborhoods.
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A special Sinulog procession was staged at the Basilica during fiesta week.
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The specific feeling of the heart as it danced in the Sinulog was described in different ways by different tinderas.
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Groups rehearsed for weeks or months before the parade to achieve drill-team-like accuracy in their Sinulog demonstrations.
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In order to encourage community participation in this new promotional festival, organizers instituted a Sinulog parade contest, in which contingents from various organizations within and around the city could compete for large cash prizes.
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The Sinulog is an important cultural event in the Philippines, where participants pay homage to the Santo Niño through traditional rituals and performances.
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Tourists and locals alike flock to the Sinulog festivities, showcasing the rich heritage and unity of the Cebuano community.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Sinulog comes from the Cebuano word sulog, meaning 'flow' or 'water current'. The big festival in Cebu is named for the dancing and moving crowds that flow through the streets, which is why the celebration is called Sinulog.