Posts Tagged ‘CHU’
RAFI, Casa Gorordo Receive Awards for Culture and Heritage Advocacy Work
The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI) was recognized by the Cebu City government for its extensive culture and heritage advocacy work, including the preservation of the city’s heritage assets and resources. The awarding was held on May 25, 2023, during the 1st Cebu City Heritage Gala. The Cebu City Government likewise cited the foundation’s work…
Read MoreGabii sa Kabilin Returns on May 12
Cebuanos and heritage-lovers alike have a lot to look forward to as Gabii sa Kabilin returns to its original schedule in May. The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. Culture and Heritage Unit, local museums, cultural organizations, and local government are proud to bring back Gabii sa Kabilin (GSK), Cebu’s most awaited heritage event on May 12,…
Read MoreTreasures of Devotion Online Exhibit Launched
Treasures of Devotion Online Exhibit, in partnership with The Kabilin Center of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI), the Archdiocese of Cebu and the Office for Initiatives for Culture and the Arts of the University of the Philippines Cebu (UP Cebu), was launched last December 22, 2022 at The Kabilin Center. The online exhibit contains…
Read MoreStories 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…
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