Cebu, Philippines is widely known for having distinctive commemoration that made an absolute impact to the hearts of people inside and outside the country, especially the Cebuano people enabling them to visit and associate with their union. Among the many celebrations done by the Cebuano’s, is the so called “Sinulog Festival”. It’s the feast of Cebu’s Patron Saint, Senior Santo Nino, the child image of our Lord Jesus Christ. It’s a festival encounter of millions of devotees all over the world, who
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stage the hottest show in the coolest city in the Philippines. 2.) Sinulog Festival in Cebu- 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. Historical accounts say that before Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan came to Cebu on April 7, 1521 to plant the cross on its shore and
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It has inspired many other Philippine Festivals including the Sinulog Festival of Cebu and Dinagyang of Iloilo City, both adaptations of the Kalibo Ati-Atihan Festival, and legally holds the title "The Mother of All Philippine Festivals" despite of the other two said festivals' claims of the same title. Sinulog Festival The Sinulog Festival is an annual cultural and religious festival held on the third Sunday of January in Cebu City, and is the center of the Santo Niño celebration in the Philippines
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Philiipine Traditional Costumes The Philippine Costumes Barong Tagalog for Men Barong Tagalog, the official national costume of Filipino men, originated from the northern part of the Philippines, and is originally made of jusi or pineapple cloth called “pina” (woven from pineapple leaves). It is worn over a Chinese collarless shirt called camisa de Chino. It exhibits the loose, long lines of its Chinese sources, the airy tropical appearance of Indo-Malay costume, the elongated
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rejected because when we told them to interview while we're taking video. But in the end, we found three agencies who were heartedly accept our permission. Also in our second activity, we must interview two foreigners who celebrated Sinulog Festival here in Cebu. It was a great experience because it was my first time to interview foreigners. I find hard to find a foreigner who is willing to be interviewed but they are in a hurry. I am thankful at that te because my relatives were there to help
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Sectoral Allocation Expenditures (2013) | Services | Expenditure (%) | Social Services | 34.80% | Economic Services | 25.50% | General Public Services | 17.30% | Defense | 4.50% | Debt Services | 16.60% | As a trend every year, the bulk of budget is once again devoted to Social Services which receive 34.8 % of the National Budget. Economic Services claim the second highest sectoral allocation with 25.5 % devoted to it for the year 2013. And the General Public Services rank as the 3rd
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Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Introduction This research project serves as culmination to the problem involving the restoration of the Basilica. It seeks to summarize, explain and synthesize several highlights of the topic in dialogue with the assigned texts and other readings; it will force additional research and reflections as an instrument for clarifying, defining and augmenting the author’s understanding of the major issues addressed by the proposal. The scope of the study
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MEDICAL TOURISM IN PHILIPPINES SUBMITTED BY – DIVYA YADAV Mba-mt (09-11) INDEX About Philippines…………………………………………………………… 3 Introduction ………………………………………………………….. 3 Geography ……………………………………………………………. 3 Climate………………………………………………………….............4 Population ……………………………………………………………...4 Language ……………………………………………………………….4 Currency………………………………………………………………...4 Religion…………………………………………………………………4 Culture and Society……………………………………………………
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Philippines * Celebrants paint their faces with black soot and wear bright, outlandish costumes as they dance in revelry during the last three days of this two week-long festival. 2. Sinulog (3rd Sunday of January) * The festival honors the child Jesus, known as the Santo Nino (Holy Child), patron of the city of Cebu. It is a dance ritual that commemorates the Cebuano people’s pagan origin, and their acceptance of Christianity. * The festival features a street parade with participants in bright-colored
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l Subject: MAPEH (MUSIC) TOPIC: MUSIC OF VISAYAS VISAYAS MUSIC The Visayas region is situated between the islands of Luzon and Mindanao. Well-known provinces in this region include Iloilo, Cebu, Negros Occidental/Oriental, Samar, Leyte and Bohol. It is the home to some of the Philippines' best singers like Pilita Corales, Dulce, and Sheryn Regis. Most Visayan songs or music are written in duple or triple meter with a simple melody that is easy to sing. Folk songs like
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