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Stories of Cebuanos’ Devotion to the Santo Niño
As the Sinulog festivities wind down, the devotion for the Santo Niño continues. The Sinulog Festival annually draws in devotees in thousands for its religious festivities leading up to the grand parade. Celebrated in Cebu City every 3rd Sunday of January, the Sinulog Festival is known for its spectacular street dance presentations and its festive…
Read MoreMonograph on Variations of Sinulog Dance Released
Cebuano dance researcher Prof. Caesar Nimor released his study entitled, “Sinug: Cebu’s Dance of Faith”, published in the revived RAFI Monograph on Culture & Heritage on January 16, 2023 at the Kabilin Center. Prof. Nimor started his research on the Sinug dance since 1986, said in an interview, “Since the 70s, being a member of…
Read MoreSinug sa Casa Gorordo
The Casa Gorordo Museum extends the celebration of the Cebuano’s devotion to the Sr. Sto Nino through this Sinug House Tradition. This culminates the museum’s performances in different malls and platforms the week prior to the Feast of the Sto Nino. The Sinug is a traditional dance that signifies the natives’ devotion to the Santo…
Read MorePSA: E. Aboitiz Street Road Closure
The E. Aboitiz Street in Barangay Tinago, Cebu City will be closed for the reopening activities of the Casa Gorodo Museum on October 14, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The road will be inaccessible from both corners of Mabini Street and Isagani Street. Traffic personnel will be deployed in the area. Motorists are…
Read MoreCasa Gorordo Museum Takes On “New” Look
Painting of the colonial era building started recently. The beloved house-museum, closed due to pandemic restrictions since 2020, takes on what might look to casual observers as new colors, but which actually reflect the aesthetic of houses during its time. “This will seem new to us who have known Casa Gorordo for its dark brown…
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