The Writing Songstress

"Sinulog is more than the street dance, the boisterous music, the all-night parties or the visiting of our favorite actors/actresses on floats during parades. There's that one reason, Señor Santo Niño: the child Jesus whom we praise and worship. Sinulog is a yearly reminder of the Child withiin us, a child that knows no jealousy, anger, or deceit. Like a child, we would be carefree, jovial, believing, and calm-minded. if we all can be reminded of the children we once were, then we'd find the true meaning of life in context with Jesus' teachings and love in this occasion."

Okay, so like, this is another Photojourn entry that we'd be submitting soon. I pretty much, don't know how itd go, or would it even go well, but I do know that I like the picture, and it fits so well with what I intended to focus on; Señor Santo Niño as a child. That like him, we should once in a while go back to our former selves from time to time. 

Cebu is one of the most beautiful and most exciting places to go to. Amidst the cramped streets and undeniable pollution, it's a picturesque city, preserving the history and significant events we, filipinos have been blessed with.

We're also the city that celebrates a back-to-back occasion, starting from Christmas, to the most-awaited, SINULOG. This celebration may mean double fun, but it's also incredibly double ka-ching in our pockets.

As usual, January is a rainy month and although we're now starting to have "longer days, shorter nights", Sinulog will still be, presumably, a wet occasion. One good thing about us Cebuanos, is that we don't really care if we get wet and dirty, because there's so much to go and check out, that all the trouble is worth it. The parade of Saints is much awaited by the devotees who flock colon street every year. They wave their hanker chiefs or hands, as they wave their undying faith and belief with the Senior Sto. Nino.

I'm not really a fan of going to colon on this occasion since it's practically hard to find a ride back home. Think about it, these people have access to friends who live nearby the city, and I have to commute back to our not-so near home. Plus, the school work that is expected to be done is killing me, making it seem sinful to have fun this season when my projects are yet to be accomplished. Sooo depressing. But I know there'd be another Sinulog season to be free, maybe just not this year.

I just hope everyone who participates in the Sinulog Festival would find the true meaning of the celebration. To find a reason to celebrate beyond the context of our own comfort. But, if they can't, well at least have a good time. Wet, wild, Pit Senyor!