Sinulog 2009 Schedule

Sinulog- the mother of all festivals is soon to be celebrated. In line with this event, you may check the schedule below so that you could start organizing your schedule.

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)
* 7:30pm - Ms. Cebu 2009 Presentation (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 c/o Southwestern University, Asian College of Technology, and Salazar College of Science and Institute of Technology (Fuente Osmeña)
* 9pm - Concert by Street Party Bands (Fuente Osmeña)

January 12, 2009 (Monday)

* 7:30pm - Cultural Show c/o University of Southern Philippines Foundation and University of Cebu (Fuente Osmeña)
* 9pm - Concert by Street Party Bands (Fuente Osmeña)

January 13, 2009 (Tuesday)

* 7:30pm - Cultural Show c/o University of San Carlos (Fuente Osmeña)
* 9pm - 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 c/o Abellana National School, Cebu Doctor’s University, Cebu State College of Science and Technology, and USJ-R COE Talents Guild (Fuente Osmeña)
* 8pm - Ms. Cebu 2009 Coronation Night (Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino)
* 9pm - Concert by Street Party Bands (Fuente Osmeña)

January 15, 2009 (Thursday)

* 9am - Airport Welcome for Balikbayan Flights (Mactan-Cebu International Airport)
* 10am - 9pm - Sinulog Festival Queen Photo Shoot (SM City Cebu - Entertainment Plaza)
* 7:30pm - Cultural Shows c/o University San Jose Recoletos, Cebu Institute of Technology, and Velez College (Fuente Osmeña)
* 9pm - Concert by Street Party Bands (Fuente Osmeña)

January 16, 2009 (Friday) - Visual Merchandising Contest (Department Stores and Malls in Cebu)

* 4am - Walk with Mary (Fuente Osmeña to Sto. Niño)
* 7am - Misa de Translaciones / Motorcade
* 7:30pm - Cultural Shows by the Department of Education, Cebu City (Fuente Osmeña)
* 7:30pm - Cebu Popular Music Festival (Cebu Coliseum)
* 7:30pm - Sinulog Festival Queen 2009 (Cebu City Sports Complex)
* 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 - Cultural Shows
* 7pm - Street Party (Fuente Osmeña and Plaza Independencia)
* 8pm - 1st Sinulog Fireworks Competition (front of SM City Cebu’s Northwing)
* 8pm - Kasadya Nite Mardi Gras (Ayala Center Cebu hallways; culmination at the South Surface Parking Area)
* 8pm - Handumanan Concert (USP-F Theater for the Performing Arts)

January 18, 2009 (Sunday) - Sinulog 2009 Grand Parade

* 4am - Mañanita Mass (Basilica del Sto. Niño)
* 6am - Pontifical Mass with His Eminence Ricardo J. Cardinal Vidal
* 9am - Sinulog 2009 Grand Parade Carousel Kick Off
* 7pm - Grand Fireworks Display (Cebu City Sports Center a.k.a. Abellana)
* 7:30pm - Concert by Street Party Bands (Fuente Osmeña)

January 19, 2009 (Monday)

* 1pm - Awarding Ceremonies (Cebu City Sports Center a.k.a. Abellana)

January 23, 2009 (Friday) - HUBO

* 4am - HUBO Mass Ritual (Basilica del Sto. Niño)

January 30, 2009 (Friday) - HUBO

* 6pm-8pm - Showing of Sinulog Short Film Festival (SM City Cebu - Cinema 4)

January 31, 2009 (Saturday)

* 1pm - Awarding Ceremonies for the winners of the Sinulog 2009 Photo Contest and Sinulog 2009 Video Documentary Contest / Sinulog Short Film Festival

January 31 to February 10, 2009 (Saturday to Tuesday)

* Photo Exhibits: “The Winning Photos taken during Sinulog 2009″ (SM City Cebu)

NOTE: Schedule is subject to change WITH PRIOR NOTICE.