Santo Nino de Cebu

Origin of the Sinulog - Santo Nino de Cebu

A very interesting and exciting part of the devotion to Santo Niño de Cebu began way back in 1521, when Magellan first gave the Image of Santo Niño de Cebu to the queen Juana. 

The people were so taken by the beautiful image, they began to wave their hands and shuffle their feet, almost in a trance, not aware of anything around them. 

They would move two steps forward and one step back.  It was called a prayer, of thanksgiving, of petition and intercession.  The dance is said to resemble the current of the river, or Sulog, from which the term Sinulog came.  It goes back to pagan times. 

Only after the image of the Santo Niño de Cebu was presented to the people, it became a religious dance. 

They had a sincere desire to create a joyful atmosphere for the celebration in honor of Santo Niño, who had been and continues to be their light shining through the darkness. 

In one form or another, it has continued to this day.  Not only that, but they have brought this tradition with them all over the world. 

These days, the Sinulog is one of the most important parts of the Feast Day.

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