Sinulog Power Tips from Wanderlust Travel Planners
Hello fellow wanderers!
For those who missed Sinulog Festival this year and plan to catch it next year, hope this additional information on Sinulog and Cebu will help, with Sinulog survival tips from Chichi of Wearesolesisters: (BTW, Wearesolesisters is giving away two Wanderlust planners on their Facebook page. Check it out here – www.facebook.com/weRsolesisters)
CEBU
Sinulog. Held each year on the third Sunday of January in Cebu, locals honor Sto. Nino or the child Jesus. The festival commemorates the Filipinos’ Pagan past and their acceptance of Christianity through a dance ritual.
TIPS
Find a spot along Mango Avenue to catch the street dance performance during the festival. Alternatively, you can buy seats in Abellana National High School Stadium where the full length of the dances are normally performed.
ITINERARY
- Visit one of Spain’s former military bastion, Plaza Independencia/Fort San Pedro, located right beside Cebu’s Pier 1
- Continue on your cultural trip by walking a few meters to the Basilica del Santo Nino where the oldest religious relic in the Philippines can be found.
- Nearby, you can visit some of Cebu’s old houses and architectural gems, Sandiego Yap Ancentral Home and Casa Gorordo Museum located in Colon Street and L Jaena, respectively
- Go to Lahug, drop-off Sudlon Bridge for a glimpse of Taoist Temple, one of the more famous Chinese architectural structure in the province
- In the afternoon, visit some of the white beaches in Mactan. On your way, you can stop by at the Magellan’s Cross located on the Northwest end of the Island.
- Get an unobstructed view of Cebu’s city sky line on top of the Hill
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EAT
Cebu is known for its lechon which is characterized by its strong taste, juicy meat and crispy outer skin
Try out a unique eating experience at Larsian in Cebu Fuente Osmena. Warning: this is not for the faint of heart!
*Tanggera tip*: Also, try the heart-stopping and super sulit steak at Casa Verde.
PASALUBONG
Bring home some dried mangoes and fish which you can buy in Carbon Market. You can also buy some Cebu lechon from CNT (you can find these at the mall), Zubuchon (found at the airport) and other establishments.
SLEEP
Pick a hotel with an address that contains words like General Maxilom, Mango, Osmeña and Jones in order to ensure easy access to transportation.
DO
Try Skywalking, Rapelling, and Edge Coaster offered by one of the hotels in Cebu.
Travel to nearby islands Bantayan and Camotes for a relaxing nature and beach experience.
*Tanggera tip*: Don’t miss Cebu’s awesome nightlife! Try Vudu if you like trance or the clubs at Mango Square if you’re 21 years old and younger.
Happy traveling, everyone!
TTFN,
Faith
