Sinulog sa Dipolog Festival

SINULOG SA DIPOLOG FESTIVAL

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Dipolog City-The annual Sinulog Festival Celebration in Dipolog City featuring this year’s theme “Senior Sto. Niño Hiusaha Kami, Pit Señor.” (Señor Sto. Niño unite us, Pit Señor.) made the heart of the Dipolognons beats hard and wild with passion to the Lord Jesus as they celebrate his feast day.

The activity was organized by the Catholic Church with a strong support from the City Government of Dipolog and the Provincial Government of Zamboanga del Norte.

The feast day of Señor St. Niño, the Infant Jesus was started with a fluvial parade from Fisherman’s Village to the Dipolog Airport and back to Punta Corro.

A solemn Eucharistic Mass took place at Sta. Cruz, a holy cross, at around 8:00 a.m. that was participated by most public officials and believers of the Christian Church. Read More: http://dipologcity.com/Attractionssinulog2001.htm

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Held right after New Year’s Day, the Sinulog sa Dipolog is a big event in this place with preparations being made way before the actual event. The residents of Dipolog prepare their dances, parades and dishes for families, friends and visitors even before the sun rises during this Dipolog festival. The Sinulog sa Dipolog is to commemorate baby Jesus and this age old Dipolog festival has been celebrated since the time of the Spanish occupation of the country. Even the city government participates in the Sinulog sa Dipolog by organizing processions and different contests that are held all day long. The ZN Sports Complex is where presentations from the different barangays are held, as well as contests that everyone can join. The term “sinulog” in Sinulog sa Dipolog means “water current” which is descriptive of the dances performed on this occasion and these form an integral part of the celebration. Merrymaking continues in the homes of the residents where a feast is served during the Sinulog sa Dipolog and everyone is invited. Read More: https://www.philippinesinsider.com/mindanao/dipolog/dipolog-festivals-and-events/