Feast of the Santo Niño and Sinulog, Cebu, Philippines

January 13-15, 2017 Every January in the central Philippines city of Cebu, 1.5 to 3 million people gather to celebrate the Feast of the Santo Niño — the Holy Child — of Cebu. Beginning with a novena of masses in early January, festivities in Cebu ramp up for the Sinulog Grand parade the third Sunday of the month. They include a fluvial procession; a re-enactment of the 16th century baptism, wedding, and first Mass of King Humabon and Hara Humamay, when Santo Niño and Catholicism arrived in Cebu; a solemn procession through the streets, and rousing sinulog celebrations at masses outside the basilica. Learn more, and view photos and videos at: https://www.catholicsandcultures.org/... This video is part of Catholics & Cultures, an initiative of the Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J. Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture at the College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. Visit http://www.catholicsandcultures.org.