Sinulog 2024: Treasured Moments with My Family

in Family & Friends9 months ago

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Hello Hivers 😊 Another day for a new blog! I hope everyone has a great day 😊

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Today marks the third Sunday of January. It's the grand celebration of Sinulog 2024, dedicated to Sr. Sto. Niño. Our anticipation and joy were palpable as I prepared to join in the festivities of Sinulog 2024.

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With favorable weather that day, we opted to visit St. Nino Basilica Church in the city later in the afternoon. However, things didn't unfold as we had hoped. The streets were densely packed with people, but we were determined to push through.
Luckily, we managed to secure a parking spot and participate in the mass.

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We reached the venue around 5 p.m. but couldn't enter the crowded church.Many others were also outside with us.

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Police officers were present to ensure everyone's safety, along with an ambulance for emergencies.

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Carrying the St. Sto Niño image was part of our tradition. And, of course, capturing memories through photos was integral to our annual Sinulog celebration.

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After the mass, my in-laws and son returned to the car while my husband and I went into St. Nino Basilica Church to light candles. The line to enter was incredibly long, taking nearly an hour. Many people carried their St. Niño replicas as well.

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Eventually, we entered the candle-lit area together. Inside, a crowd of people offered prayers and petitions to Sr. Sto Niño on his feast day, and we felt blessed to be among them.
Afterward, we left the church and headed to AA BBQ Restaurant in Mandaue City for dinner.

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The restaurant had a refreshing and clean ambiance, situated along the national road. Many diners were there, likely also from celebrating Sinulog 2024.

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We ordered fried Bangus, crispy buttered chicken, pancit, baked scallops, and steamed okra with sauce, accompanied by cool and refreshing Four Seasons drinks. The dishes at AA BBQ restaurant were incredibly delicious, with succulent flavors and a distinctly Filipino style. The staff was accommodating, but as it was Sunday, we didn't linger long, opting to head home early to rest before the work week ahead.

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Primarily, our resilience during tough times is fueled by our unwavering faith and devotion as Filipinos. Additionally, the importance of kindness and humanity towards others was underscored and emphasized during the Sinulog 2024 mass celebration.

That’s all for my blog today. My sincerest thanks for taking the time to read and support my blog, until next time. See you!

XOXO ~ @ancrafts

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Pit senyor Maam

Thank you sir, late na kaayo na publish hehehe. Pit Senyor!

Ay kabalaka maam, wa pasad ko ka post sa Sinulog hahaha

Keeping the faith within us! That's the spirit.🥰

Indeed maam @jobeliever .Thanks for dropping by maam.

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Thank you for sharing your photos! Glad to see na balik na talaga ang mga fiesta celebrations 😍

@pollenpiggy yes mam finally after battling the pandemic for couple of years.

Pit senyor daeeee!🎉