The ‘Father of Sinulog’ and the making of Cebu’s biggest festival

The ‘Father of Sinulog’ and the making of Cebu’s biggest festival

CEBU, Philippines – More than 44 years ago, the Sinulog was nothing more than a dance performed by Cebuano natives out of reverence for the Senior Santo Niño (Child Jesus), done within the walls of churches like the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu. David Odilao Jr. shared in Cebu City government’s online radio program Pagtuki, Pagsusi, Pagsuta, how the Sinulog Festival in Cebu became a major festival and tourism draw in the city. In 1978,…