My first Steemian meetup during no less than the grandest festival in the Philippines; SINULOG!

in #meetup7 years ago

SINULOG- The most popular festival in the Philippines with more than a million of devotees of Santo Niño (the child Jesus) coming from all parts of the country. The said religious and cultural festival is celebrated every third Sunday of January.

The festival showcases some of the country's traditions and ceremonies. On the very day of Sinulog, you can attend to the hourly mass in the Basílica Menor del Santo Niño Church. Simultaneously, on another area of the city, you can witness series of activities like Sinulog Grand Parade, street-dancing, Higantes (Enormous paper mache of various characters) and non-stop Sinulog chant throughout the city.


Shots taken while devotees were preparing for the mass in the open area of Basílica Menor del Santo Niño Church.

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The view from the elevated benches.

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During the singing of Bato Balani sa Gugma gozos , we, devotees wave our hands up in the air.


Activities on the street:_

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Sinulog won't be completed without these trends that are found literally everywhere:
HENNA TATTOO
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CUSTOMISED BRACELETS
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HAIRSPRAY
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SWEET CORNS
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POTATO ROLLS
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SINULOG SHIRTS
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As Cebu -based Steemians, our core leaders ( @jassennessaj, @joancabz, @fernwehninja, @mikekenlytungal,@ninyea, and @maimaimaichan ) didn't allow for such astounding event to pass without the Steemians participating! This must be a perfect chance to meet, greet and spread the good word to Cebuanos!

While the street was full of performances, we, Steemians, were busy in our booth too!

Sinulog itself was fun however, meeting them doubled the amusement I felt at that time! It didn't feel like it was my first time meeting them!
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PHOTO BOOTH FOR EVERYONE!
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Although it rained initially, THE FUN WENT ON!
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@steemph.cebu
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FREE FACE PAINT FROM US!
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A THREE MINUTE HENNA TATTOO DONE BY THE LEGEND @josejirafa
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STEEMIT LOGO ON @jassenNnessaj
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THE BEST HAIR BRAIDERS IN TOWN
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AND OF COURSE, ONE OF THE MEET-UP'S GOAL WAS TO PROMOTE,
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PROMOTE
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AND PROMOOOOOOTE!!!

All in all, I must say that I had an ultimately fun and productive day! It was not an ordinary meet-up!

I'm definitely looking forward to meet my fellow Steemians again. Surely, there will be more of us the next time. Let's keep our fire burning!

Glenna ❤

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One of the most great festive experience I ever had is Sinulog. Hope next year I can join the fun and of course visit Senyor Sto.Niño.

Good job!!@glennamayjumaoas
I love your photos. ❤❤❤

Go Steemit Cebu! Spread the good news!
Happy steeming!Glenna

Xoxo,
@gerel

Thank you gereeee! Mandatory jud nga naa ka next year puhon ug imu ate pero sure ko busy. Hahaha. Happy steeming too!!😘😘😘

Nagkasya sayu yung shirt. Hahaha. Para paraan ah! Haha

Xiempre!! Salamat sa butihin mong kalooban! 😍

Glenna you always active by cool stuff and spread steem idea by telling them it is by people and for people.
always big fan of your great work.
wish you to be whale very soon.

I don't know if that's even possible @alexarain, however, I'm happy hearing such words from you. 😊 I'll just modify your hope a bit because it's way better for us to hope that we'll both be successful. Actually, I hope everyone will. 😊

I need help of building out this project and bitshares in philippins... contact me girls if you want join the race.... Best regards!

What do you mean by that, Sir? Please enlighten me more. 😊

dear @glennamayjumaoas i celebrate with you. the next festival shall be greater than this. You did well by giving details with pixs and clips

Thank you @debby! I am very positive about it. The more we educate people about steemit, the bigger the community will be. And about the pictures, thank you for your kind words. 😊

woiippp @glennamayjumaoas nice meeting you. hahaha. Pit Senyor! Magpractice nasad daw para sa Street Dance Competition. Naa na sa mph si Rusty. hahaha. Naa d.i ka dri hah.

Ako na naingnan nga join kag meet up if naa. Ginagmay sa gud. Hehehe. Yes, diri nata magpundo. Hahahah

Daghan kaayo nga salamat @glenna. Excited. Hahaha

Thanks for this wonderful effort you've made.
Meeting up with steemians always end up in a fun and productive day

It's my pleasure to share these with you all. One meet up makes me long for more. Haha. I hope you have met the steemians near you too. 😊

Thank you! I hope you enjoyed this post @tracyjames 😊

Wow.congratlution esteemit community..

Thank you! I really had fun. I hope you can have your own meetups too. You'll surely enjoy it. 😊

Nice to meet you @glennamayjumaoas .. We are growing every meet-up hehe.. Ung shirt ni bratty ;D

The feeling it mutual, @micch! Oo nga eh. Kaya nyo pa kayang e memorize kami mga newbies? Hahahaha.

Sabi nya bigay ko sayo sa next meetup 😊

Hahah.. Dko ng memirized lahat e., haha pwd man tayo nalang ang mag meet hahaha.. Malayo pa kasi yata anag next meet up e..

Sure @micch! Kailan at saan? Hehe

Haha ikaw lang kahit saan.. My fb ka? Add mu ako girl..Chim Ombid hehhe

Really had a great time with you all!
It's so nice meeting amazing people like you, @ glennamayjumaoas :D

The pleasure is mine. I can't thank you all enough for welcoming the newbies @smaeunabs 😊

See you again soon, pretty!

Looking forward, beauty! :-*

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