Cebu’s largest annual event and one of the most known festival in Asia today, the Sinulog Festival, is ready to surprise us this whole month of January. If you haven't heard of Sinulog Festival then here's the answer (from wikipedia): The Sinulog is an annual festival held on the third Sunday of January in Cebu City, Philippines. The festival honors the child Jesus, known as the Santo Niño (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 costumes dancing to the rhythm of drums, trumpets, and native gongs. Smaller versions of the festival are held in various parts of the province, also to celebrate, and honor the Santo Niño. There is also a "Sinulog sa Kabataan", performed by the youths of Cebu a week before the grand parade.
Aside from the street dance famous celebrities and other known personalities will be joining too! I'll tell you they'll be anywhere!
Like her. Do you know her? If no don't worry coz I don't know her either! hahaha
But be sure you're ready for the rain and the heat of the sun. You don't want to get wet, get sunburns, or will have shoes like mine, right?
Now, If you're excited enough and wants to join the fun book a plane ticket and reserve an accommodation now before it's too late. Be sure to familiarize this (tentative) schedule too for you not to miss a single event!
January 9, 2009 (Friday) - Sinulog 2009 Kick off / Launching (Sinulog Through the Years photo exhibit at Ayala Center Cebu, SM City Cebu and the Mactan-Cebu International Airport)
- 2pm - Solemn Mass (Basilica del Sto. Niño)
- 3pm - Launching Parade (from the Basilica del Sto. Niño to the Cebu City Sports Center a.k.a. Abellana)
- 7pm - Opening and Launching Program featuring the Mandaue City Children’s Choir, Dancesports Team Cebu, and Dance Troupes from participating schools and universities in Cebu (Fuente Osmeña)
January 10, 2009 (Saturday) - Sinulog sa Kabataan - Lalawigan (Sinulog of the children of Cebu Province)
- 1pm - Parade of Participants (from the Cebu Provincial Capitol to the Cebu City Sports Center a.k.a. Abellana)
- 2pm - Event Proper: Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan (Cebu City Sports Center a.k.a. Abellana)
- 4:30pm - Awarding of Winners (Cebu City Sports Center a.k.a. Abellana)
- 7pm - Cultural Show by the Department of Education, Cebu Province (Fuente Osmeña)
- 9:30pm - Concert by Street Party Bands (Fuente Osmeña)
January 11, 2009 (Sunday) - Sinulog sa Kabataan - Dakbayan (Sinulog of the children of Cebu City)
- 1pm - Parade of Participants (from the Plaza Independencia to the Cebu City Sports Center a.k.a. Abellana)
- 2pm - Event Proper: Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan (Cebu City Sports Center a.k.a. Abellana)
- 4:30pm - Awarding of Winners (Cebu City Sports Center a.k.a. Abellana)
- 7pm - Cultural Show (Fuente Osmeña)
- 9:30pm - Concert by Street Party Bands (Fuente Osmeña)
January 12, 2009 (Monday)
- 7:30pm - Cultural Show (Fuente Osmeña)
- 9:30pm - Concert by Street Party Bands (Fuente Osmeña)
- January 13, 2009 (Tuesday)
- 7:30pm - Cultural Show (Fuente Osmeña)
- 9:30pm - Concert by Street Party Bands (Fuente Osmeña)
January 14, 2009 (Wednesday)
- 9am - Airport Welcome for Balikbayan Flights (Mactan-Cebu International Airport)
- 7:30pm - Cultural Shows (Fuente Osmeña)
- 9:30pm - Concert by Street Party Bands (Fuente Osmeña)
January 15, 2009 (Thursday)
- 9am - Airport Welcome for Balikbayan Flights (Mactan-Cebu International Airport)
- 7pm - Miss Cebu Coronation Night (Cebu City Waterfront Hotel and Casino)
- 7:30pm - Cultural Shows (Fuente Osmeña)
- 9pm - Concert by Street Party Bands (Fuente Osmeña)
January 16, 2009 (Friday) - Visual Merchandising Contest (Department Stores and Malls in Cebu)
January 17, 2009 (Saturday)
January 18, 2009 (Sunday) - Sinulog 2009 Grand Parade
January 19, 2009 (Monday)
January 31, 2009 (Saturday)
Febuary 1-10, 2009 (Sunday to Tuesday)
- 7:30pm - Cultural Shows by the Department of Education, Cebu City (Fuente Osmeña)
- 7:30pm - Handumanan “The Concert” (SM City Cebu)
- 8pm - Balik Cebu Welcome Party for Balikbayans and Guests (Ayala Center Cebu)
- 9pm - Concert by Street Party Bands (Fuente Osmeña)
January 17, 2009 (Saturday)
- 6am - Fluvial Procession of the Miraculous Image of Sto. Niño together with Our Lady of Guadalupe (Mactan Channel; starting point: Ouano Wharf, Mandaue City)
- 9am - Re-enactment of the Baptism of Queen Juana and Rajah Humabon (Basilica del Sto. Niño)
- 2pm - Solemn Procession of the Miraculous Image of Sto. Niño)
- 6:30pm - Sinulog Festival Queen 2009 (Cebu City Sports Center)
- 7pm - Street Party (Fuente Osmeña and Plaza Independencia)
- 8pm - Kasadya Nite Mardi Gras (Ayala Center Cebu hallways; culmination at the South Surface Parking Area)
January 18, 2009 (Sunday) - Sinulog 2009 Grand Parade
- 9am - Sinulog 2009 Grand Parade Carousel Kick Off
- 7pm - Grand Fireworks Display (Cebu City Sports Center a.k.a. Abellana and Plaza Independencia)
- 7:30pm - Concert by Street Party Bands (Fuente Osmeña)
- 8pm - Grand Fireworks Display sponsored by the Mitsumi Group of Companies (Ayala Football Grounds)
January 19, 2009 (Monday)
- 1pm - Awarding Ceremonies (Cebu City Sports Center a.k.a. Abellana)
January 31, 2009 (Saturday)
- 1pm - Awarding Ceremonies for the winners of the Sinulog 2009 Photo Contest and Sinulog 2009 Video Documentary Contest
Febuary 1-10, 2009 (Sunday to Tuesday)
- Photo Exhibits: “The Winning Photos taken during Sinulog 2009″ (SM City Cebu)
Stop asking if Last year's Sinulog was a success or not because
here's the proof that it was and this year will undoubtedly be as successful (even more) as last year's event!
credits: rockford_fosgate09 of Istorya.net for the schedule!
Sinulog 2009 Schedule
FYI: Watashi-Tachi Wa Kawaii Desu! (English Translation: We are Cute!)
I originally have 4 hamsters but 2 of them just recently died. I just don't know why they died. The ones left are Satsuki and Mizuki. Obviously they have japanese names which is cool!
This is their cage. I had just cleaned it but after a couple of minutes it turn in to this.
This is Satsuki and this one will prove that the title is certainly TRUE! Cute Isn't it?
It was not too long when he found out that I was taking pictures of him. He got up and
change his sleeping position facing backward.
But i still continue taking pictures of him so he moved to another place again.
Mizuki got shy and hide herself there.
Watashi-Tachi Wa Kawaii Desu!
Last May 2008 I decided to have my own pet. If you will browse my previous entries you will see that I once mentioned that I despirately wants a Chow-Chow but ofcourse I know it's not possible because Chow-Chow is very expensive. Buying that kind of breed is like buying a brand new computer.lolz. What I did was I searched in the internet and found some local forums and eventually found my pet.
I said to myself I want a color white without spots at all, small typjavascript:void(0)e, for indoor (not those sporty animals that you need to play them outdoors), and purebreed but cheap ( My budget was Php 3,500 only so I really need to find a pet that suits my budget) and if I can't find with all those requirements I will not pursue this hobby but luckily I found one. wahahaha. That below picture above was her sleeping in my arms. How sweet is that? I was really sleeping that time and I found out that.... [2 More "CUTE" Photos Inside]
We have a picture sleeping together when I transferred the pictures in my computer. When I bought her, yes she's a female, she has a already name and it was Dyesebel. Ofcourse, I need to change it because calling her Dyesebel is corny and let's face it, it's a bad name. What I did was I searched for good names and I thought of the word white in other language and I found out that in French white is BIANCA. So I name her Bianca. That above picture was still her sleeping in my side while I was surfing the net.
She was already 3 months old here and I noticed her face changed, she loves to bite and I don't know why. Originally she sleep in my room every night but she always poop and I got tired of cleaning her mess so I decided to put her in the living room.
Hello Everyone! My Name is Bianca!
Each group was interviewed about each topic (well, it's just to know if we really understand what we are doing for months!). We need to dress-up for that interview and that's my attire (I'am in the right side). This picture was actually after the interview. From left to right - ?, Julius, Tatay, Me. I can't really understand myself. I easily forgot things and names and I definitely don't like it. Anyhooo I do look good in that picture eh? hahahha
From Left to Right - Julius, Melody, Syvel, Jonah, Me, Fritz, and ? (I' am really sorry.) There are still a lot of photos in my photo album but I' am too shy to show it because I'm very ugly on those photos. I'am even ugly in these photos above what more to those unseen photos right? lolz!
REMINISCING 101: During Our B.T. Evaluation
Aside from English and Physics in our T.H.E. class we also need to make a project (I' am just wondering why there's a lot of projects for graduating students! hump!) and this project was about Feasibility Study. I guess it's not new to you, isn't it? Before I continue I want to request to you that don't be shock or vomit when you read the next sentence , okay? Hmmm... In this particular subject and in our group I was...I was...the..the...LEADER!!! Pwahahahahaha... You can't believe it, right? And of course I (did not) give my best on this! hehehe. I personally chose our topic for our project. That time I knew that one of my members has a piggery business and he is really good in handling your relatives (Yeah YOURS!) I mean pigs. hehee... So without doubt I told our teacher that we already have a topic - Piggery.
This project was given to us ahead of time. From the very beginning our teacher already told us to make an F.S. to be pass in the last grading. As the time passed by I did not do anything about our project(lolz). We only started "officially" making it near the submission date. Hehehe. The USCs' (Unidentified Sitting Creatures) in the pic- from left top - down, center top - down to right top - down > Maria Lida, Oh God I forgot her name but she's really intelligent!, Julius, Tatay, Myshel, Me, Our adviser in our project and our professor in Physics, I forgot, Maria Flor, I forgot his name too and Yvette. Dang! I realized I'm not good in remembering names!
This project was given to us ahead of time. From the very beginning our teacher already told us to make an F.S. to be pass in the last grading. As the time passed by I did not do anything about our project(lolz). We only started "officially" making it near the submission date. Hehehe. The USCs' (Unidentified Sitting Creatures) in the pic- from left top - down, center top - down to right top - down > Maria Lida, Oh God I forgot her name but she's really intelligent!, Julius, Tatay, Myshel, Me, Our adviser in our project and our professor in Physics, I forgot, Maria Flor, I forgot his name too and Yvette. Dang! I realized I'm not good in remembering names!
Look at them (including me) they really work hard, right? Even though the sky is already dark they still continue to work just to have an impressive project! lolz. Hahahahaha. These are my hard working members (I'am the one who took this pic). In this project we need to book bind our report but before that we still need to undergo interrogation hahaha (I mean interview). lolz. During the interview one of the tough question I remember was why is some sows produces 10 piglets while some produces only 5 (something like that.) And the member (owner of a piggery) that I was telling you answered the question "PRECISELY/CORRECTLY".
I forgot to mention that who ever gets the highest score in the interview will be exempted. And guess what - We got the highest score! Yeah! We are great, very great! hehehe Plus we are not only just 3 or 5 groups at that time competing for the exemption (for the last exam) award because it was 3 sections and in every section we have 3 to 4 groups I think. So There are a lot groups competing that time and we made it to the top (1st Yoh!).
I forgot to mention that who ever gets the highest score in the interview will be exempted. And guess what - We got the highest score! Yeah! We are great, very great! hehehe Plus we are not only just 3 or 5 groups at that time competing for the exemption (for the last exam) award because it was 3 sections and in every section we have 3 to 4 groups I think. So There are a lot groups competing that time and we made it to the top (1st Yoh!).
REMINISCING 101: My F.S. Groupmates
In our Physics class when I was still in high school (4th year/near end) just like in English we are also given a project as one of our requirements. We have to make something that can contribute to the community, something like can make the life easier. We did not took this assignment seriously and because we couldn't think of any good idea we end up in making cooking stove or charcoal burner (because it uses charcoal to furnish heat, as for cooking) - Yes! It's a traditional cooking stove.
But our plan was to make an extraordinary cooking stove because it's no doubt that it will not stand out and be recognized by the people if it's just an ordinary one. But the result was so heartbreaking. Instead of inventing a stove that can lessen the expenses and can lessen cooking time it will even add more burden on you. Hahahaha..Shame on us! I was so embarrass to show our project in front of the public. The pic above are my two classmates cooking some snacks of course using our supposed-to-be-extraordinary stove!
But our plan was to make an extraordinary cooking stove because it's no doubt that it will not stand out and be recognized by the people if it's just an ordinary one. But the result was so heartbreaking. Instead of inventing a stove that can lessen the expenses and can lessen cooking time it will even add more burden on you. Hahahaha..Shame on us! I was so embarrass to show our project in front of the public. The pic above are my two classmates cooking some snacks of course using our supposed-to-be-extraordinary stove!
This was before we went home. The result may be shameful for me but it was also an experience that might not happen again. The aliens that are in the picture: From right to left - Tatay, Janeth, me (above), Dale, Yvette. We are just 5 in the pic right? Did I missed someone? Lolz!
REMINISCING 101: Our Physics Project
In the end part of my 4th year in highschool our teacher instructed us to make a baby thesis in any subject we prefer. About Poverty (I'm not quite sure about the particular subject) was our subject and those (above) are my groupmates. This photo was supposed to be our logo for our thesis but it didn't happen. I'm in the left and top most side and the girl below me was our leader. Our leader was really good. And ah! She was our valedictorian in our batch! She's really cool right?
I was lucky to have her as our leader because of the less burden we had and at the beginning it was assured that our thesis will be almost perfect (naks!) because of her and ofcourse of us! I was assigned for encoding the final copy of our thesis which I'm good at - Encoding! eek! (poor me!). Talking about the picture I can say that I looked really ugly before compared now. Well I' am still ugly but I changed a bit. lolz.
I was lucky to have her as our leader because of the less burden we had and at the beginning it was assured that our thesis will be almost perfect (naks!) because of her and ofcourse of us! I was assigned for encoding the final copy of our thesis which I'm good at - Encoding! eek! (poor me!). Talking about the picture I can say that I looked really ugly before compared now. Well I' am still ugly but I changed a bit. lolz.
REMINISCING 101: Baby Thesis Groupmates
Time flies very fast and it's killing me. huhuhu... Happy memories easily go but thanks to these photos I can reminisce whenever I want. It's been 1 year has passed since our graduation day happened and I undeniably miss my classmates. For me, highschool life is the most memorable, happy and one that you can treasure forever. Before I don't believe on it not until I graduated from highschool. It is really true. I advise to those people who are still in their highschool years should treasure the moments you have been and you will have together with your classmates.
You might believed that you can still experience what you had experienced in highschool well I'm telling you, you will not. College life is more mature than highschool life. All the prankishness of your classmates, your cheating moments (I have a lot of experience on this. hehe), crying moments (simply because you tease your classmate to your other classmate - very lame! hehe!), stupid yet funny moments (hmmm... what kind of moments are these? lolz) and many more. One thing that I ...
You might believed that you can still experience what you had experienced in highschool well I'm telling you, you will not. College life is more mature than highschool life. All the prankishness of your classmates, your cheating moments (I have a lot of experience on this. hehe), crying moments (simply because you tease your classmate to your other classmate - very lame! hehe!), stupid yet funny moments (hmmm... what kind of moments are these? lolz) and many more. One thing that I ...
(From left to right - Mary Mae, Fritz (at the back), Yvette, Rene Rose , Jonah Jane Undag, Me, Ryan, Julius )
can't deny is the friendship that has developed on each one of us and it will stay forever as long as we want it. I truly miss my classmates and I hope they are doing good in whatever they are doing now. To my classmates who probably become gangster - be strong and fight hard, to those who become serial killer - don't kill me please!, to those who become taxi driver - free my ride if I see you, okay?, to those who become hold-uper - please don't steal my money! hehehe...
REMINISCING 101: H.S. Graduation (Batch '07)
Each one of us dream to have a partner not just for a short period of time but for a lifetime. A person that will be there with you trough hard times and will laugh with you trough joyous moments. In searching for that person we could have 1,2,3,4 or more x'es that will somehow will occupy a space in our hearts until we meet the perfect person for us. But...
the very first person whom you have been with and whom you thought you will be together with forever is the most special, isn't it? I had also experienced having first love and I was hoping before that she will be my first and last but unfortunately she isn't. Curious? Here is our story goes: We started our relationship end of our high school years, almost graduation, and to make the story worst I need to leave her because I will study in another place. But we did promise (did we?) to each other that we will keep in touch and will try to make our relationship last long.
But we aren't successful, well actually it's my fault. I often call her or even send message to her because I was tooooooooo busy with my studies and other things. At first I really thought that calling your love is not that big deal not until I read a comment in a forum somewhere that she really felt she is immportant to his boyfriend and she felt she is valued by him when her love call her. Oh well, it is my fault and I accept that. About the question does first love never dies? my answer would be, base on what I feel this time, YES. I still love her, I still want to correct my mistakes and I still want to grow old with her but she said she does not want to and she does not love me anymore. I respect her decision because it is hard to love someone who can not love you back, right? She also said I shoud just move on. It is what I' am doing now. Isn't it obvious? lolz. I just hope she could find the person who will not do bad things to her like what I did. If ever you will read this I' am sorry and thank you for everything you have done. You do not know how much I treasured it.
