Sinulog 2010 Schedule of Activities

Sinulog 2010 Schedule of Activities (Fuente Osmena, January 8-17, 2010)
Dec 01 – Jan 31, 2010	Sinulog Street Fair, Osmeña Blvd.
Janaury 3-31, 2010	Sinulog Photo Exhibits featuring 2008 Sinulog Photo Winners , 2nd level of the Northwing SM City Cebu
Janaury 3-31, 2010	Sto. Niño Exhibits, SM City Cebu Art Center
January 9-19, 2010	Dancing Pilgrims: Sinanduloy of Tangub City Exhibit of Tangub City dancers from past to present SM City Cebu
January 07, 2010 (Thursday)	Opening Salvo: Walk with Jesus
4:00 AM	Assembly Time (Area) Fuente Osmeña
4:30 AM	Start of Walk-Fuente Osmeña Blvd. – Basilica del Sto. Niño
5:30 AM	Installation of Hermano & Hermana Mayores 2010
January 08, 2010 (Friday)	Sinulog 2010 Kick Off
	Sinulog Photo Exhibits through the years @SM City Cebu, Ayala Center Cebu, MCIAA
2:00PM	Solemn Mass (Basilica del Sto. Niño)
3:00 PM	Launching Parade (Basilica del Sto. Niño to Cebu City Sports Center)
7:00 PM	Opening and Launching Program, Fuente Osmeña featuring Mandaue City Children’s Choir, Dancesports Team Cebu and Dance Troupes from Cebu’s schools and universities
7:30 PM	Ms. Cebu 2010 Presentation, Fuente Osmeña
January 9, 2010 (Saturday)	Sinulog sa Kabataan – Lalawigan
1:00 PM	Parade of Participants, Capitol Site to Cebu City Sports Center
2:00 PM	Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan, Cebu City Sports Center
4:30 PM	Awarding of Winners
7:30 PM	Cultural Show (Fuente Osmeña) DepEd, Cebu Province
9:30 PM	Concert @ the Fuente O , Street Party Bands
January 10, 2010 (Sunday)	Sinulog sa Kabataan- Dakbayan
4:00 AM	Cebu City 2010 Marathon – www.cebumarathon.com
1:00 PM	Parade of Participants, Plaza Independencia to Cebu City Sports Center
2:00 PM	Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan, Cebu City Sports Center
4:30 PM	Awarding of Winners
7:00 PM	Cultural Show (Fuente Osmeña) Southwestern University, Asian College of Technology, Salazar College of Science and Institute of Technology
9:00 PM	Concert @ the Fuente O, Street Party Bands
January 11, 2010 (Monday)
7:30 PM	Cultural Show (Fuente Osmeña) Univ. of Southern Philippines Foundation University of Cebu
9:00 PM	Concert @ the Fuente O , Street Party Bands
January 12, 3009 (Tuesday)
7:30 PM	Cultural show (Fuente Osmeña) University of San Carlos
9:00 PM	Concert @ the Fuente O , Street Party Bands
January 13, 2010 (Wednesday)
9:00 AM	Airport Welcome (Balikbayan Flights)
7:30 PM	Cultural Shows (Fuente Osmeña) Abellana National School, Cebu Doctor’s University, Cebu State College of Science and Technology, USJ-R COE Talents Guild
8:00 PM	Ms. Cebu 2010 Coronation Night, Waterfront Lahug Hotel
9:00 PM	Concert @ the Fuente O , Street Party Bands
January 14, 2010 (Thursday)
9:00 AM	Airport Welcome (Balikbayan Flights)
10 AM – 9:00 PM	Photo Shoot Sinulog Festival Queen , SM City Entertainment Plaza
7:30 PM	Cultural Shows (Fuente Osmeña) University San Jose Recoletos, Cebu Institute of Technology, Velez College
9:00 PM	Concert @ the Fuente O , Street Party Bands
January 15, 2010 (Friday)	Visual Merchandising Contest (Dept. Stores and Malls)
4:00 AM	Walk with Mary (Area) Fuente Osmeña-Sto. Niño
7:00 AM	Misa de Translacion (Motorcade)
7:30 PM	Cultural Shows (Fuente Osmeña) DepEd, Cebu City
7:30 P.M	Cebu Popular Music Festival, Cebu Coliseum
7:30 P.M	Sinulog Festival Queen 2010, Cebu City Sports Center
8:00 PM	Balik Cebu, Welcome Party @ Ayala Center Cebu
9:00 PM	Concert @ the Fuente O , Street Party Bands
January 16, 2010 (Saturday)
6:00 AM	Fluvial Procession of the Miraculous Image of Sto. Niño
9:00 AM	Re-enactment of the Baptism of Queen Juana and Rajah Humabon Basilica del Sto. Niño
2:00 PM	Solemn Procession of the Miraculous Image of Sto. Niño
6:30 PM	Cultural Shows
7:00 PM	Street party @ Fuente Osmeña and Plaza Independencia
8:00 PM	1st Sinulog Fireworks Competition , fronting SM North Wing
8:00 PM	Kasadya Nite Mardi Gras @ Ayala Center Cebu
8:00 PM	Handumanan Concert, USP-F Theater for the Performing Arts
January 17, 2010 (Sunday)	SINULOG GRAND PARADE
4:00 AM	Mañanita Mass @Basilica del Sto. Niño
6:00 AM	Pontifical mass with His Eminence Ricardo J. Cardinal Vidal
9:00 AM	Sinulog Grand Parade Carousel Kick Off
7:00 PM	Grand Fireworks, Cebu City Sports Center
7:30 PM	Street Party Bands, Fuente Osmeña
January 18, 2010 (Monday)
1:00 PM	Awarding Ceremonies, Cebu City Sports Center
January 22, 2010 (Friday)	“HUBO”
4:00 AM	“HUBO Mass” Ritual @ Basilica del Sto. Niño
January 29, 2010 (Friday)
6:00 – 8:00 PM	Showing of Sinulog Short Film Festival, SM Cinema 4
January 30, 2010 (Saturday)
1:00 P.M	Awarding Ceremonies Photo Contest and Video Documentary Contest / Sinulog Short Film Festival
February 1 – Feb. 10, 2010	Photo Exhibits “Winning Photos Sinulog ‘10 @SM City Cebu
For more information: Contact Us at 253700, 2545010, telefax 4164548

Source: http://www.sinulog.ph/index.php/schedule-of-activities-2010/

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Sinulog’s Beauty

She’s a provenance of perpetual blaze. Beauty and body proportions are her great assets for it can affect 35% to the whole criteria, followed by her skills. Through her confidence, she becomes the apple-of-the-eye of every photographer and watchers alike. Indeed, her qualified physical attributes have found their way to everyone’s hearts. Hers is the charm of an elegant maiden. Hers is the resemblance of a natural queen; the Festival Queen.

The Sinulog Foundation, with the theme One beat, One dance, One vision, has launched the Festival Queen. From all the dance maidens aging 16-24, search for the Sinulog’s best lead dancer has begun. A Festival Queen is the lead dancer of every participating contingent during this Sinulog 2006 and, yes, she has to be single. Her ability to move with grace and rhythm in accordance with the dance is the factor in winning her title. Furthermore, she will encourage her members to execute to their fullest level of performance.

She will catch the attention and interest of everyone on their own street dancing demonstration. She will bind together the extracts of creativity to the extent of up bringing the real identity of such traditional dance. Despite of the attachments to these great responsibilities, a Festival Queen has the privilege to bear in her hands the image of the Christ Child. She has become the resemblance of Queen Juana receiving the image of Sto. Niño. The latter can be traced back to the year 1521 wherein together with Rajah Humabon, Hara Amihan or Queen Juana received the image of the Sto. Niño from Magellan as a baptismal gift among the first Filipinos to be Christianized.

The venue for the Festival Queen 2006 will be at the Cebu City Sports Complex on January 14, 2006 at 7:30 in the evening. Each candidate is required to wear the same costume to that she would be wearing during the Grand Parade. Aside from executing her own 2-minute dance interpretation, she has to give her 30-seconder self-introduction considering her municipality or school on which she represents.

Bear in mind, that the Festival Queen is not, by any chance, an advocate of a beauty pageant. This is merely a tribute to the many lead dancers who made 25 years of successful Sinulog Festival. So if you happen to hear a shout of Viva! Pit Señor! in any of the busy streets during such festival, remember, it is led by the queen herself. After all, hers is still the resemblance of a natural queen; the Festival Queen, that is.

Source: http://www.sinulog.ph/index.php/highlights/sinulogs-beauty/

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Sinulog Trade Fair: Cebu’s Best

In celebration of the Sinulog fiesta, several programs and activities are lined up by the Cebu City Government and the Sinulog Foundation. Apart from the main spectacle which is the Sinulog grand parade, various trade fairs and product displays are organized to add vitality and vibrance to the festivity.

One of these highlights is the Sinulog Tourism and SME Trade Fair 2006 in Plaza Independencia. It aims to further promote the unique products created by Filipinos. Since Cebu is the import and export hub of the country, It will be participated in by micro, small, and medium enterprises from different sectors such as accessories; gifts, toys. and house wares (GTH); home furnishings; food. The Sinulog SME Trade Fair will showcase Cebu’s best quality and reasonably-priced products. It will also be featuring the finest products of the different municipalities all over Cebu Province such as the bisayang manok of Dumanjug; tasty torta of Argao; danggit of Bantayan; the shoes, lechon, and chicharon of Carcar; rosquillos of Liloan; and a lot more.

In coming out with trade fairs such as these, Cebu will not only be known as world-class tourist destination but also a haven of uniquely designed and top of the line products. Tourist, balikbayans, and other regional visitors will witness and be amazed with all the globally competitive products that are both superior in quality and marketability.

As of today, Cebu has been exporting goods internationally such as furniture, garments and coconut oil. Cebu has also topped the fashion industry with internationally acclaimed designers and interior designers who have created beautiful home improvement equipments. Bathroom equipments such as shower head, outdoor shower for the pool and shower cubicles are one of the notable creations. Walk in shower, bathroom counter top and bath shower faucets are also notable bathroom equipments. Sofa, living room chairs and office equipments are some of the most exported furniture. Truly, even the goods alone are enough reason for tourist and travelers to visit Cebu.

Plaza Independencia has been identified to be ideal venue for SME Trade Fair because of it’s accessibility, space capacity, and availability of amenities. It could also help out in dispersing or decongesting the visitors and spectators of the Sinulog celebration who are usually seen in Osmeña Boulevard or at the Fuente Osmeña circle. The Sinulog’s fiesta atmosphere is aptly maintained not only in the uptown areas but also in downtown areas as well.

Source: http://www.sinulog.ph/index.php/highlights/sinulog-trade-fair-cebu%E2%80%99s-best/

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Feel the beat, feel the rhythm

Finally, the most awaited event of the year is just around the corner. The Sinulog buzz is in the air as bazaars have finally lined up the streets and selling everybody’s favorite goods.

We can all see (and feel) it now. The sea of people, the addicting beats, the humid air, the sticky feel of sweat and the extreme excitement of spectators and Sinulog fans. Not to mention the stomach churning, eardrum busting music that fills the air throughout the day.

Yet every true-blue partygoer will confess that he wont mind the blaring music, the excruciating heat of the sun or the crushing sea of people. No – in fact, that’s what makes the event so great!
Hundreds of people, one calling: Sñr. Sto. Niño.

Sure, everybody goes to the city to party but deep within that party thrive is a much deeper reason. To celebrate and give thanks to Sñr. Sto. Niño.

People come from far and wide, filling the streets of Colon, Jones and the Abellana Sport’s Complex in search for the best spot and party among the rest of the Cebuanos.

So on January 15, 2008 be swept away by the 2008 Sinulog Grand Parade. Finally experience the intoxicating wonders of this event. Listen to the incredible sounds of the drums and dance to their beat!
Be fascinated by enchanting floats, towering higantes, and comical puppeteers. Join the crowd and be dazzled by the exotic beauties of the Festival Queens and their dancers. Watch as participant after participant passes you by, dancing their dances for the one and only Sto. Niño.

So what are you waiting for? Be part of the party crowd. Get that backpack ready and plan your trip (if you’re from outside Cebu). Be part of the sea of people, dance to the addicting beat of the Sinulog, smell the humid air and feel the extreme excited during the Sinulog Grand Parade. After all, you can’t call yourself a true devotee unless you’ve experience the height of the Sinulog craze.

Source: http://www.sinulog.ph/index.php/highlights/feel-the-beat-feel-the-rhythm/

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Fluvial Parade of the Child King

It has been a tradition to have the image of the Child Jesus visit His parents before His grand day. The icon will be leaving His home in the Basilica del Sto. Niño which is in the heart of Cebu City and will be paraded to His foster father in the St. Joseph Parish in Mandaue City, another city next to His domicile. A great number of dynamic and lively devotees will be following the Infant, as He make His way, once a year, to His father Joseph. The Niño stays with His father for a day and a night, while believers from nearby cities and municipalities can join with Jesus’ celebration and have a vigil in the parish.

After an overnight stay with His father, He will be voyaging His way to His mother in a nearby island in Lapu-Lapu. The ceremonies in Cebu begin with this early morning fluvial procession, reenacting the coming of the Spaniards.

The Holy Child Jesus is usually kept in a glass case bedecked with blossoming flowers, which will be carried by a “galleon” towards His destination. The sound of drums beating and trumpets roaring in the wee hours of the morning would not affect the solemnity of the ritual. Fireworks, ship’s bullhorns, sirens and yells from the Sto. Nino devotees can add vibrance to the decorated motorboats sailing under a brilliant sun. Air Force helicopters from Mactan Air Base and other private planes will be hovering above and showering petals in the flotilla, which include motorized bancas, passenger boats, yachts, barges and fastcrafts.

Source: http://www.sinulog.ph/index.php/highlights/fluvial-parade-of-the-child-king/

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A walk for the Niño

Sinulog is a nine-day fiesta celebration in honor of Sto. Nino. The celebration entails two major activities: the religious procession on a Saturday and the grand street parade the following day.

Organized by the Augustinian order, the solemn procession in Honor of the Child Jesus is basically the same manner as of the other religious processions in the Catholic Church. It begins in the church and ends in the church.

Millions of pilgrims and devotees of Sto. Nino flock the streets going to the Basilica bringing with them candles and
rosaries as they respond to the holy rosary which is spoken in different languages.

Parishioners from different parishes, business sectors, colleges and universities, government officials, archdiocesan organizations and all sectors in the Cebuano community, including group of friends,
families and relatives join together in honoring the patron saint.

The solemn procession route may vary every year to cater to other barangays who were not visited by the Child Jesus the other year and also depending on the estimated number of devotees participating the event.

After the procession a high mass is going to be celebrated.

Immediately after the mass, performing the Sinulog dance is recommended for those who have petitions. Many people believe that their hopes in life are answered by dancing the Sinulog after the solemn procession. A dancer must have his or her own candle for dancing. Dancing with complete strangers, armed with candles in hand and hearts filled with pure love our beloved Sto. Niño, will surely not only please one’s self – but the dear Child Jesus as well.

Source: http://www.sinulog.ph/index.php/highlights/a-walk-for-the-nino/

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Sinulog: On Film

Sinulog has always been fast-paced. Dancers bounce and step more often then they sway. People walk from hotspot to hotspot more often then they linger. Lights pulse wildly more often than they stay on. News develops more often than it travels. In the midst of all the thrill, though, wouldn’t you want to immortalize some magical moments?

Enter the camera (and film, of course). If any event could be captured from a thousand, nay, a million possible angles, Sinulog would be it. Did you hear the story of the small boy clutching the Santo Niño as he crouched down for shade under a barricade line of policemen? His expression was captured on film. Do you know which contingents were recognized for their exquisite costumes during the previous Sinulog celebrations? You can judge them for yourselves when you see the pictures. Were you able to climb a skyscraper (or at least, a 5-floor building) in order to catch a bird’s-eye view of the festival crowd? If not, then you can see it through someone else’s wide-angle lens.

That is why winning photographs have been put up on the official Sinulog website – we want you to taste a bit of the wholeness of Sinulog. And if you feel that these photographs online are just the tip of the iceberg, a Sinulog photo exhibit at the mall will allow you to dig deeper.

And for all travelers who will be arriving in Cebu this January, be sure to check out the exhibit at the Mactan Airport before claiming your luggage!

So if you haven’t booked a place to stay yet, check our Cebu hotels directory for the complete list and be sure to book in advance for surely all the hotels will be full this January. See you in Cebu and Pit Senyor!

Source: http://www.sinulog.ph/index.php/highlights/sinulog-on-film/

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Sinulog Videos

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Sinulog Pictures

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Sinulog Categories

Sinulog-Based Participation Category
Bangga sa Sinulog sa Kabataan
Free Interpretation Participation Category
Arch Decor Category
Float Category
Higante Category
Puppeteers Category
Photo Contest Category
Visual Merchandising
Festival Queen 2010
Street Dancing
Best Musicality
2010 Short Film Festival Video Documentary Competition

SINULOG 2010

As an affirmation of the Cebuanos cultural identity and religiosity, the Sinulog 2010 shall again bring to life the color, pageantry, tradition and essence of giving homage to Senor Sto. Nino.

Guidelines:

1. The competition is open to all and shall highlight again the theme “ One Beat, One Dance, One Vision”.
2. Registrations starts on December 1, 2009 and shall end on January 5, 2010.
3. In order to qualify as a valid contest category, the total entry shall reach ten (10) competitors. Should there be less than ten (10) registered competitors, the contest category shall be deemed “ No Contest”. Cash prizes and trophies shall revert back to the Foundation.
4. The composition of the contingent shall be within the minimum of sixty (60) and a maximum of One Hundred (100) dancers. An excess of one or two dancers shall merit a 3-point deduction from the total score.
5. A minimum of twenty (20) and a maximum of thirty five (35) instrumentalist shall accompany the dancers. As part of the contingent they must be in proper attire consistent to their theme.
6. One support vehicle shall be allowed per contingent/float. Support staff for each contingent/float shall be limited to twenty five (25).
7. All hand props shall be carried by the dancers all throughout the parade route.
8. Backdrops shall be within the 10-12 feet height and 35-40 meters width. These shall be allowed on stage however no contingent shall leave props, backdrops, etc. at the back of the stage and premises of the Cebu City Sports Center. Violation of this guideline will merit twenty (20) points deduction from the total score.
9. The use of wheels in the street and stage shall be allowed however guideline No. 8 will still be followed.
10. Appropriate footwear consistent to the theme / motif shall be used by all the participants.
11. Contingents shall be accommodated at designated public schools. Accommodation starts on Thursday, January 14, 2010. Contingents shall bring their own sleeping gears. For reservation, kindly contact Sinulog Office at 2545010 / 2533700.
12. Local transportation shall be provided however boat / bus fare and meals shall be shouldered by the contingent.
13. All major prize winners in the Grand Parade contest categories are obliged as a condition precedent to perform during the awarding ceremonies on Monday, January 18, 2010 at 1:00 P.M., Cebu City Sports Center.
14. The decision of the Sinulog Board of Judges in any contest category shall be final and unappealable. Questions or clarifications will not be entertained after the announcement of winners.
15. Absolutely, no participant or contingents representative shall contact in any way or manner any judge before and after the competition.
16. In order to preserve the non-political, democratic, and ecumenical objectives of Sinulog, participants are prohibited from exhibiting or manifesting acts or gestures offensive to any aggrupation or groups and movements. In the event of any violation of this rule, the Committee reserves the right to disallow the offending contingent to continue further its participation in the parade.
17. To avoid public disturbance during the parade, spectators are urged from indulging in excessive drinking of alcoholic drinks that may cause them to molest parade participants and spectators. Violators shall be dealt with by the members of the Cebu Police Department and Barangay Tanods in the parade route.
18. Merry- makers during the parade are prohibited from smudging and wiping with facial make-up or black substance or the like. This act will cause fights and / or street brawls that may scare our devotees as well as local and foreign tourist. Violators shall be dealt by the Cebu Police Department and Barangay Tanods in the parade route.
19. As host, the Cebu City Government will perform as guest contingent and will head the parade. Other guest contingents will follow thereafter however they must register to ensure their places in the parade route. All guest contingents shall follow strictly set guidelines particularly the time allotment of five (5) minutes.
20. Head of the contingents shall submit the lists of dancers, instrumentalists and support staff to the Secretariat Office for insurance requirements.

Source: http://www.sinulog.ph/index.php/general-guidelines/

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Short Film Festival 2010

The Sinulog 2010 Short Film Festival

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As we celebrate 30 years of continuous fervent praises to the Sr. Sto. Niño, we are also heralding our film festival’s 6th year of existence! Whether documenting the Annual Sinulog Celebration or presenting a story of the power of the Holy Child Jesus, thru film or video, you can tell us your point of view! Better yet, share your actual personal experience of the miraculous power of the Señor Sto. Niño and how it has affected and changed your life! You, too, can be an instrument in changing this nation and the world!

Touch other people’s lives! Just do it now! Join us as we sway, bounce and align as a people with… ONE BEAT, ONE DANCE, ONE VISION!

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Best Sinulog Short Story or Best Sinulog Video Documentary

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• Two (2) Grand Prize Winners: Pph 30,000.00 (One Video Documentary and One Short Film)
• Two (2) Second Prize Winners: Pph 20,000.00 (One Video Documentary and One Short Film)
• Two (2) Third Prize Winners: Pph 10,000.00 (One Video Documentary and One Short Film)
• Five (5) Consolation Winners: Pph 1,000.00 for Each Category

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Special Awards

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• Best Story
• Best Director
• Best Cinematography
• Best Production Design
• Best Sound Engineering & Musical Scoring
• Best Editing
• Best Screenplay

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DEADLINE OF REGISTRATION

All Entries should be registered on or before January 16, 2010, Saturday, 5:00PM
Entries should be in DVD Format.

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Criteria

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• Technicality -30%

Cinematography -10%

Audio -10%

Editing -10%

• Creativity -30%

Originality -10%

Style -10%

Direction -10%

• Overall Content -40%

TOTAL -100%

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GUIDELINES

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1. All filmmakers are eligible to join the Sinulog 2010 Short Film Festival – the commercial or non-commercial, both amateurs and professionals.

2. Interested parties must be able to accomplish and / or submit the following, on or before January 16, 2010, Saturday, 12 Noon, to:

MR. RON HERI “RONNIE” S. TAN – Chairman
Sinulog 2010 Short Film Festival Committee
Sinulog Foundation Office
Ground Floor, Cebu City Sports Center
R. R. Landon St., Sambag II, Cebu City
6000 Cebu, Philippines

a. a duly accomplished application form

b. a brief resume

c. two (2) recent 2×2 photos of the filmmaker/s
3. Registration of Five Hundred Pesos (Php 650.00) should be paid upon submission of the above-mentioned requirements.

4. Official Identification Cards (IDs) and Sinulog T-shirts will be provided by the Sinulog Foundation Office and should be worn at all times by the participants while doing the actual shoot for the group’s convenience and proper identification.

5. The final produced-entry for the Sinulog 2010 Short Film Festival, be it a video documentary or short film, must be submitted in DVD format on or before January 26, 2010, 5PM, to the Sinulog 2010 Short Film Festival Secretariat. The entries should be titled.

Before its submission, it should be properly labeled with the following information:
a. title of the Video Documentary or Short Film;
b. production company or name of group / association;
c. full name / s of director /s;
d. full name / s of the producer / s;
e. contact number / s of the filmmaker / s; and
f. running time.

6. The preferred running time of the video documentary is minimum of five (5) minutes and a maximum of ten (10) minutes while for the short films, minimum is also five (5) minutes and maximum of fifteen (15) minutes.

7. All qualified participants will be required to attend the briefing with the Sinulog 2010 Short Film Festival Committee at the Sinulog Foundation Office on January 16, 2010, Saturday, 1PM.

8. Eight (8) Finalists will be chosen among the qualified entries per category.

9. Those who have submitted their finished product will be required to attend the Announcement of Winners and Grand Awarding on January 31, 2009 at the SM Cinema 1.

10. The decision of the Board of Judges is deemed to be final and should be regarded with respect and cordiality.

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RULES and REGULATIONS

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1. All entries by any citizen / s of Mother Earth shall be accepted.

2. All requirements in the Guidelines must be duly accomplished.

3. A registration fee of Five Hundred Pesos (Php 500.00), in cash, or in check, payable to the Sinulog Foundation, Inc. will be required upon registration. An official receipt from the Sinulog Foundation Office will be issued accordingly.

4. Short stories should be about an experience related to the Señor Sto. Niño de Cebu while documentaries must be taken during the actual one-month Sinulog 2010 celebration. Footages of previous years’ Sinulog Festivals can also be used as excerpts or as part of the whole work for both.

5. All entries must be completely original and independently produced.

6. Entries that have been previously exhibited in any public screening will be considered NOT qualified.

7. All entries must be in digital video format (i.e. digital editing and post-production).

8. Two (2) DVD copies must be submitted for screening and archival purposes.

9. Due to copyright laws, the music used in the documentary or short film must be original, licensed, or in the public domain.

10. For joint-directorial efforts, the filmmakers must assign a single representative. The organizing committee shall not be held responsible for any controversy that might ensue amongst the partners with regards to this competition.

11. The Sinulog 2010 Short Film Festival Secretariat will ensure the safety of the films throughout the period in which cinematographic materials are in its custody. In case of print loss or damage, Sinulog Foundation, Inc. is obligated only for the cost of replacing the damaged DVD, that is why we advise the participants to keep extra copy / copies for replacement in case this thing happens.

12. DVD shipments to the Sinulog 2010 Short Film Festival Secretariat must be prepaid. The organizing office shall not accept any collect shipments of the entry.

13. Sinulog Foundation, Inc., which is the organizer of this event, reserves all intellectual rights to show and distribute all entries in their perpetuity.

Source: http://www.sinulog.ph/index.php/general-guidelines/short-film-festival/

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Best Musicality Award

GUIDELINES

1. The use of indigenous or creative instruments from native materials like bamboos, leaves, woods, etc., is highly encouraged.

2. The composition must be within the minimum of twenty (20) and a maximum of thirty (30) drummers / instrumentalist. An excess will merit the five (5) point deduction from the total score.

3. As an integral part of the contingent, instrumentalists must be in proper attire relevant to the interpretation of their chosen theme / concept.

CRITERIA

• Musicality -30%
  Variation, contrast of musical levels / dynamics
• Creativity -20%
  Use of native materials
• Showmanship -20%
  Group execution & coordination.
• Discipline -20%
  Behavior, spacing & alignment.
• Costume -10%
  Relevant to the theme / concept / motif.

Total -100%

PRIZES

• P 50,000.00 & trophy

Source: http://www.sinulog.ph/index.php/general-guidelines/best-musicality-award/

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Special Awards for Best Street Dancing

CRITERIA

• PERFORMANCE -35%
  Precision and coordination, projection and dynamism, fluency, alignment, balance and focus, rhythmic and spatial interest.
• CHOREOGRAPHY -25%
  Creativity and artistry of steps and floor pattern, style.
• COSTUME & PROPS -20%
  Artistic choice of color combination style and accessories. Effective use of props relevant to the interpretation of the theme / concept.
• VISUAL IMPACT -10%
  Unified and coherent impact of the whole presentation.
• MUSICALITY -10%
  Adherence to the use of the Sinulog drumbeat.

TOTAL -100%

GUIDELINES

1. The dance entry must depict any theme or concept that is relevant to the Sinulog. Emphasis must be given to the concept of prayer.

2. The Sinulog beat shall be used however slight variations may be allowed. Any other beat is strictly prohibited and only live musical or percussion instrument shall be used. Three points (3) shall be deducted from the total score against any contingent who violates this provision.

3. Dance steps and choreography should be progressive all through out the parade route to facilitate the continuity and orderly flow of the parade. Three (3) points shall be deducted from the total score against any contingent who violates this provision.

4. There shall be judges along the parade route to ensure the continuity of the performance.

5. Props must be relevant to the theme and carried by the dancers.

PRIZES

• 1st Prize -P 500,000.00
• 2nd Prize -P 300,000.00
• 3rd Prize -P 200,000.00

Source: http://www.sinulog.ph/index.php/general-guidelines/special-awards-for-best-street-dancing/

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Festival Queen 2010

CONCEPT

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More often than not, the artistic directors of the various Sinulog contingents choose their Lead Dancers based on two attributes: Physical Beauty and Dancing Skills.

Festival Queen 2010 is not a beauty pageant. It is simply a search for the Lead Dancer who possesses the most exceptional qualities, both in physical beauty and dancing skills, among her peers. That makes her then the first among equals.

Hence, Festival Queen 2010 will not have the usual elements of a beauty pageant. There will be no swimsuit and evening gown competitions. There will be no interview or pre-recorded profiles of each participating lead dancer.

What the search will highlight will be the Lead Dancer’s performance skills and her ability to interpret the Sinulog dance with rhythm and grace and all other accompanying artistic considerations.

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GUIDELINES

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I – QUALIFICATIONS:

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- The candidate must be the Lead Dancer of her contingent and must participate during the grand parade and the Final Performance. Failure to dance during the Grand Parade and Final Performance at the Cebu City Sports Center will mean automatic disqualification and/or revocation/forfeiture of award.
- The candidate must be single. Single unwed mothers are not qualified to join the contest.
- The candidate must be between 14 to 24 years old.
- The candidate must be of good moral character as certified by her Delegation Head.
- The contingent to which a candidate belongs must submit an original copy of the Certification of Guarantee issued by the Sinulog Foundation. Failure to submit said Certification will disqualify the candidate from participating in the search.

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II – DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS:

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- Completed Registration Form and Bio-Data (as provided by the Sinulog Foundation Festival Queen 2010 Committee)

- 1 close-up half-body photo 4R (colored)

- 1 close-up full-body photo 4R (colored)

- Certificate of Good Moral Character signed by Delegation Head.

- Certification of Guarantee signed by Delegation Head and City/Town Mayor

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III – COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS/JUDGING GUIDELINES:

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- The candidate must participate and be present in all scheduled photo sessions and rehearsals:

- The candidate must wear the same costume that she will be wearing during the Sinulog Grand Parade and final performance at the Cebu City Sports Center.

- The candidate must prepare a Three (3) Minute production number with her own live accompaniment (instrumentalists) and back-up dancers.

- The candidate must prepare a brief opening spiel that talks about/promotes the school/municipality/city/province she represents.

- The candidate is allowed to have a minimum of Twelve (12) and a maximum of Twenty Four (24) Back-Up Dancers who should also be wearing the same costume that the contingent will be using during the Sinulog Grand Parade.

- The candidate is allowed to have a minimum of Twelve (12) and a maximum of Twenty (20) Instrumentalists who should also be wearing the same costumes/uniforms they will be wearing during the Grand Parade

- The Three (3) Minute time requirement for the production presentation includes both entrance and exit routines. A deduction of Two (2) points per excess second will be given to the candidate whose production number goes beyond the allotted time requirement.

- The candidate may make use of set props/backdrops and hand props provided that the setting up of these props will NOT exceed the three (3) minute time requirement.

- The candidate together with all her Back-Up Dancers and Instrumentalists must attend the General Rehearsals on Thursday (Jan. 14, 2010) from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Cebu City Sports Center, Dance Studio.

- There will be a pictorial session on January 13, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the SM Entertainment Center. Candidates who fail to attend this photo shoot will be given a Five (5) point deduction from their score and will automatically be disqualified from photogenic award.

- Back-up Instrumentalists/bands who will not attend the scheduled General Rehearsals will be given a Ten (10) Point deduction on their scores for Best in Instrumentation.

- The candidate must participate in the Opening Production Number and in the 1-minute Solo Dance Presentation.

- The candidate may use a different costume for the Opening Production Number. However, the candidate must use the contingent’s Official Costume (the same as the one to be used in the Grand Parade and Final Performance) during the 3-minute production presentation and the 1-minute Solo Performance.

- The candidate’s costume must be in accordance to accepted standards of decency. The Sinulog is a religious festival so candidates must take care to wear costumes that do not in any way violate or insult religious and moral sensibilities.

- The competition will be divided into three (3) phases:

1. Opening Production Number (25 points – Coordination with Back-Up Dancers/Mastery of Dance Steps/Costume/Projection/Beauty of Face and Figure/Content and Mastery of Opening Spiel);

2. Production Presentation (50 points – Choreography/Performance);

3. Solo Performance (25 points – Individual Artistry/Performance/Projection and Costume).

- The Judges’ Decision is final and unappealable.

- The Sinulog Festival Queen Search Committee reserves the right to forfeit winners or strip them of their titles for any justifiable cause based on the given guidelines and on accepted standards of law, morality and decency.

- Registration starts on December 14, 2009 and shall end on January 4, 2010.

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Sinulog 2010 Prizes and Awards are as follows:

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Festival Queen – P50,000.00
1st Runner-Up – P30,000.00
2nd Runner-Up – P20,000.00
Ms. Photogenic – P5,000.00
Best in production Presentation – P5,000.00
Best in Costume – P5,000.00
Best in Instrumentation – P5,000.00

- For any inquiry, please contact Festival Chairman Mr. Vince Escario at 09208166737 or 09163442000 / Marti Ybañez at 412-4355.

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Visual Merchandising

CRITERIA

• Creativity / Artistry -30%
  (This pertains to use of materials, tools and equipment resulting into Excellent, quality of end procedure.)
• Relevance to Sinulog -30%
  (refers to an idea reflecting the Sinulog “ Spirit”. This year theme: “ONE BEAT, ONE DANCE, ONE VISION)
• Originality -30%
  (The main idea is centered theme upon which it must resolve to impress on the audience presentation. Must be fresh and novel. This also involves the manipulation of elements so that the end product shows a high degree of creativity and innovativeness particularly following principles of design and composition with in the parameter of aesthetics and good taste.)
• Over-all Visual Impact -10%

TOTAL -100%

GUIDELINES

1. All department stores, malls / retailers are qualified to join.
2. Concept for the display should be relevant to Sinulog.
3. The use of flammable materials as part of the display are discouraged.
4. Should there be lesser than five (5) contestants who will register in this category, then this category shall be considered “NO CONTEST”.
5. The decision of the Sinulog 2010 Board of Judges in this category shall be FINAL and UNAPPELABLE.
6. Deadline for the registration in the Visual Merchandising shall be on Saturday, January 9, 2010
7. Final Judging will be on Wednesday, January 13, 2010.
8. Awarding of prizes will be on Monday, January 18, 2010, 1:00 P.M at the Cebu City Sports Center.
9. For more information, please call the Sinulog Foundation through Tel. Nos. 2533700 / 2545010.
10. Trophies will be awarded to the Top Three Winners.

Source: http://www.sinulog.ph/index.php/general-guidelines/visual-merchandising/

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Sinulog Photo Contest for 2010

A. GENERAL INFORMATION

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1. The photography contest is open to all amateur and professional photographers who will register with the Sinulog Foundation during the prescribed registration period for SINULOG PHOTO CONTEST 2010.

2. Official entry forms / Registration for photo contest participants will open January 2, 2010 at the Sinulog Foundation, Inc. office from 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Look for Dolly Del Mar.

3. Deadline for registration will be on January 16, 2010 at 5:00 P.M.

4. Registration Fee is SIX HUNDRED FIFTY(P650.00). Registration fee covers a competition ID allowing access to most SINULOG 2010 activities, SINULOG T –SHIRT (MUST BE WORN DURING SINULOG DAY)plus ten (10) entries of (5R) photographs. An additional thirty pesos (P30.00) will be charged for every additional photo. Each participant will be issued an ID number that will be used in identifying the Photographs upon submission of the entries. In case of disqualification, registration fees and entry fees are not refundable.

5. This year, there are two Modes of Picture Take being considered.

Film Category – Any analog camera film size / format can be used, as long as the final entry must be a printed (5”x7”)

Digital Category – Digital Cameras that are capable of taking Raw Format Files, APS format cameras are eligible.

6. Photo Contest Categories – all activities involving SINULOG 2010.

a. Contingent – competing or guest participants of SINULOG 2010 Grand Parade on January 17, 2010. Picture must be group dancing the SINULOG and not of a solo dancer.

b. Fluvial and Solemn Procession – January 16, 2010, the miraculous image is sea borne along the coasts of Mandaue and Lapu-lapu cities while the solemn processing passes thru the principal streets of Cebu City.

c. Float / Higante and Puppeteers – January 17, 2010, pictures of float, Higante and Puppeteers must include the whole structure and not the personalities on board the float. Float, Puppeteers & Higante shots should include the carrier inside the contraption.

d. Décor / Arch and sidelights – These pictures may be taken anytime (day or night) of arches and décor set up for SINULOG 2010. Sidelights are human interest pictures taken in the parade route on SINULOG day or in any other activity taken during the SINULOG week.

e. Festival Queen – Photo to be taken while subject is dancing.

7. Deadline for submission of Photo – entries will be on Friday, January 22, 2010 at 5:00 P.M.

8. Final entries shall be submitted as un-mounted 5”x7” Photo Print. In must be in an envelope with the corresponding SINULOG 2010 photo competition ID number only.
All 5”x7” (5R) Chemistry-based print Photo entries must be accompanied in a separate envelope by:

a. If taken in digital format, the corresponding Raw File (e.g NEF, CRW, etc.) in CD format with the name of the photographer and the ID number on the CD and covering on the envelope.

b. If APS, the whole magnetic strip must be surrendered with the photographers name and ID number on the film case and on the envelope.

c. If Analog, the corresponding negative / transparency in an envelope with the photographers name and ID number.

9. Entries must be candid shots: not deliberately posed. Although some degree of effort can be done in posing your subjects (the dancers, Candle vendors, etc.) we however discourage photographers to bring their own models around for the parade like one would do on a photo assignment.

10. Identifying marks, signs and address to insinuate information of ownership is strictly prohibited on the photo entry.

11. Judging of the PHOTO Contest will be on January 26, 2010.

12. Decision of the designated Board of Judges shall be final and unappealable.

13. Awarding of Prizes to Winners will be on January 30, 2010.

B. RULES OF THE CONTEST

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1. ach contest must have a minimum of ten (10) contestants in order to declare a valid contest. If entries are less than (10) that category will be declared “NO CONTEST” and prizes are reverted to the foundation.

2. Photos must be taken from actual events during the SINULOG 2010 celebration in Cebu City. Pictures of any Sinulog celebration or any other festival in other places and venues and in previous years will not be allowed and would be immediately disqualified.

3. All entries must be submitted on or before January 22, 2010 with its duly accomplished forms. Photographs taken in digital format must be accompanied with the proprietary Raw format (e.g. NEF, CRW etc.) digital file in CD format. Film negatives, APS magnetic files must be surrendered to the Sinulog Foundation, Inc. office at the Cebu City Sports Center. Non attachment of these requirements would mean immediate disqualification.

4. Any digital manipulation tool (e.g. cut & paste, healing, etc.) that is not applicable / do able in the printing process from an analog media (film), shall mean immediate disqualification of the entry. Post production like exposure control (dodge and burn); Color saturation (control); creative cropping are all do able when you print from a negative. Even conversion to black and white color toning (sepia, blue, selenium, etc.) as long as its done across the frame and not only ins selected areas is acceptable.

5. all finalists and winning entries shall become the exclusive property of the Sinulog Foundation, inc. and can not be reproduced nor reprinted for Publication without the permission of the Foundation. The photographer may not use the photographs or variants of that same composition in any other purpose except for his personal portofolio. Corresponding compensation shall also be accorded the owner of the photo of winning entries.

6. The royalty of the photographer shall not apply every time the Sinulog Foundation, Inc. should use the photos in the promotion and management of the Sinulog Festival. Other than that, Terms and Conditions of the Intellectual Property Rights Law shall apply. Photographers will be given photo credits every time applicable.

7. Judging of entries is scheduled on January 26, 2010. Winners will be published in local dailies in due time with the date and venue of awarding of trophies and prizes.

8. The decision of the BOARD OF JUDGES is final and unappealable.

PRIZES:

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GRAND PRIZE (OVER-ALL BEST PHOTO) – P50,000.00 + TROPHY
2ND PRIZE (0VER-ALL BEST PHOTO) – P30,000.00 + TROPHY
3RD PRIZE (0VER-ALL BEST PHOTO) – P20,000.00 + TROPHY

CATEGORY WINNERS

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(Sidelights, Higante, Puppeteers, Arch, Contingent, Festival Queen, Religious /
Fluvial)

1st Prize – P 15,000.00
2nd Prize – P10,000.00
3rd Prize – P5,000.00
4th Prize – P3,000.00
5th Prize – P2,000.00
6th-10th – P1,000.00

Source: http://www.sinulog.ph/index.php/general-guidelines/sinulog-photo-contest/

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Puppeteers Category

CRITERIA

• Creativity/Artistry / Use of Colors -50%
• Originality -30%
• Overall Impact -20%

TOTAL -100%

GUIDELINES

1. Minimum height of the puppet including the handler must be 14 feet and must not exceed 18 feet.
2. Only puppet carried or handled by a person, shall be allowed to participate in this contest.
3. A puppet placed on a wheeled platform or framework whose mobility is assisted by person pushing or providing power to the movement of the vehicle shall not qualify to join this contest.
4. Participants are absolutely prohibited from depicting the image of Señor Santo Niño as a Puppet.
5. Entries are subject for screening. Participants are required to submit concept and sketches of their entries for approval by the Sinulog Foundation not later than January 7, 2010 (entries will be handled with strict confidentiality).
6. Participants are encouraged to create any character as long as it is not obscene or immoral in characterization. Failure to follow these guidelines would mean automatic removal from the parade participation.
7. Should there be lesser than ten (10) contestants who will register in this category shall be considered “NO CONTEST” and prizes shall be divided among participants.
8. Winning entries in this category shall be considered as exclusive property of the Foundation.

Deadline for the registration in the Puppeteers Category shall be on January 9, 2010. For more information, please call Sinulog Foundation through Tel. Nos. (032)253-3700 / (032)254-5010.

PRIZES

• 1st Prize -P 50,000.00
• 2nd Prize -P 30,000.00
• 3rd Prize -P 20,000.00

TOTAL -P 100,000.00

Source: http://www.sinulog.ph/index.php/general-guidelines/puppeteers-category/

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