One beat, One dance for the world!
Cebu Sinulog Festival is an annual festival which blends the cultural and religious aspect of a celebration. This originate from the presentation of an Image of the Holy Child Jesus as a gift from Spain to Queen Juana and Rajah Humabon in Cebu. This serve as the start of spreading of Christianity to then, our pagan beliefs.
Why do we celebrate Sinulog?
The image of the Holy Child has been known to be miraculous. Tales of the miracles Sto. Nino had perform had been a byword of the faithful. We celebrate Sinulog to venerate the Holy Child.
When do we celebrate Sinulog?
Cebu Sinulog festival is celebrated every third (3rd) Sunday of the month of January, and for 2019 it falls on January 20.
What is the meaning of Sinulog?
Sinulog comes from the root word “Sulog” or flow of water. This is also the basic step of the Sinulog dance got its inspiration, which is 2 steps forward and one step backward.
How can I get to Cebu for the Sinulog Festival?
Cebu is the transpoint from Metro Manila and Mindanao Region. Airlines and Shipping companies have regular schedule serving the route from either region or nearby islands. In Cebu, the newly opened Mactan International Airport serves direct and numerous flights from destination all over the world.
For domestic and international flights, Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Air Asia and other small airlines are serving the route.
Number of Shipping companies are serving also the port of Cebu. Check here for the schedule:
Manila to Cebu 2Go Boat Schedule
- Departures: Vessel: Inclusive Dates:
- Wednesday 06:30 PM St. Pope John Paul II January 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2019
- Friday 11:00 AM St. Leo the Great January 4 & 18, 2019
- Sunday 09:00 Am St. Pope John Paul II January 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2019
- Monday 03:00 PM St. Leo the Great January 14 & 28, 2019
2Go Cebu to Manila Ship Schedule
- Departures: Vessel: Inclusive Dates:
- Friday 09:30 PM St. Pope John Paul II January 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2019
- Sunday 04:30 PM St. Leo the Great January 6 & 20, 2019
- Tuesday 11:59 AM St. Pope John Paul II January 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2019
- Wednesday 08:00 PM St. Leo the Great January 16 & 30, 2019
Cebu to Cagayan Vessel Schedule
- Daily 08:00 PM Trans Asia Shipping Lines
- Monday 10:30 AM St. Pope John Paul/2Go Travel
- Tuesday 05:30 PM St. Leo the Great/2Go (January 15 & 29, 2019)
- Thursday 08:00 PM St. Pope John Paul II/2Go Travel
- MWF 07:45 PM Lite Ferries
- TTHSat 07:00 PM Cokaliong Shipping
Ship Schedule Cagayan de Oro/Cebu
- Daily 08:00 PM Trans Asia Shipping
- Monday 11:59 PM St. Pope John Paul/2Go Travel
- Wednesday 8:00 AM St. Leo the Great/2Go (Jan. 16 & 30)
- Friday 10:00 AM St. Pope John Paul II/2Go Travel
- MWF 07:00 PM Cokaliong Shipping
- TThSat 07:45 PM Lite Ferries
Ship Schedule Cebu to Butuan (Nasipit)
- Monday 07:00 PM Cokaliong Shipping
- TThSat 07:00 PM Cokaliong Shipping
- Saturday 01:30 PM St. Leo the Great/2Go Travel (Jan. 5 & 19, 2019)
Butuan to Cebu Boat Schedule
- Sunday 04:30 AM St. Leo the Great/2Go Travel (Jan. 6 & 20, 2019)
- MWF 07:00 PM Cokaliong Shipping Lines
- Tuesday 07:00 PM Cokaliong Shipping Lines
Cebu to Calbayog Trip Schedule
- MWF 07:00 PM Cokaliong Shipping Lines
- TThSat Sun 12:45 MN Lite Ferries (via Bogo, Cebu)
Boat Schedule Calbayog to Cebu
- TThSat 07:00 PM Cokaliong Shipping Lines
- Sunday 12:00 Noon Lite Ferries Corporation
Cebu to Iloilo Boat Schedule
- TThSat 07:00 PM Cokaliong Shipping
- Wednesday 7:00 PM Cokaliong Shipping
- MWF 06:00 PM Trans Asia Shipping
Ship Schedule Iloilo to Cebu
- TTh 06:00 PM Trans Asia Shipping
- Sunday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday 07:00 PM Cokaliong Shipping
Cebu to Dumaguete Boat Schedule
- Monday to Friday 07:00 PM Cokaliong Shipping
- Sunday 12:00 Noon Cokaliong Shipping
- M-W 10:00 PM George & Peter Lines
- Th-Sat-Sun 10:00 PM George & Peter Lines
Dumaguete/Cebu Ship Schedule
- Daily except Monday & Friday 12:00 MN Cokaliong SHipping
- MWThSat 11:00 PM George & Peter Lines
Cebu to OZamis Boat Schedule
- Daily except Monday & Friday 07:00 PM Cokaliong Shipping
- M-W-F 08:00 PM Trans Asia Shipping Lines
Ozamis/Cebu Trip Schedule
- Daily except Tuesday/Thursday 07:00 PM Cokaliong Shipping
- T-Th-Sunday 08:00 PM Trans Asia Shipping
Cebu to Surigao Ship Schedule
- Daily 07:00 PM Cokaliong Shipping
- M-W-F 08:00 PM Medallion Transport
Surigao to Cebu Trip Schedule
- Daily 07:00 PM Cokaliong Shipping
- TThSun 08:00 PM Medallion Transport
Cebu to Iligan Ship Schedule
- Daily except Monday & Friday 07:00 PM Cokaliong Shipping
- Wednesday 08:00 PM Trans Asia Shipping
Iligan to Cebu Trip Schedule
- W-F-Sat-Sun 04:00 PM Cokaliong Shipping
- Thursday 07:00 PM Trans Asia Shipping
Shipping schedule is subject to change without prior notice.
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