Sinulog 2026 kicks off

Reverend Msgr. Agustin V. Ancajas presided over the Mass and shared in his homily that trusting and having faith in the Holy Child will guarantee that everything is under

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His divine love and care."Ang atong pagsalig sa atong pinangga Señor Santo Niño muhatag kanato og assurance nga everything will be under his control," said Ancajas.

Following the mass, Archival made the official declaration of the opening of the Sinulog 2026, along with the release of white doves and a brief Traditional Religious Sinulog, drawing devotees to shout in joy: “Pit Senyor!”

Afterwards, at least 17 contingents---with members dressed in native colorful outfits---from various schools, colleges, and universities filled the streets of Osmeña Boulevard as they danced with the Holy Child image in their hands to the vibrant and festive Sinulog signature beats of Sinulog during a parade from the Basilica to the Cebu City Sports Center, where the ceremony was continuously held.

From there, all the contingents jointly danced a sequel of last year’s performance centered on the rich and deeply-rooted history of the discovery of the Holy Image of Señor Santo Niño.

SFI Executive Director Elmer "Jojo" Labella shared that the storyline was meticulously incorporated on how the Miraculous Holy Child eventually became a long-lasting icon of devotion to the Child Jesus in Cebu and in the whole country.