The events leading to the festival were also exciting. I especially enjoyed Wet Weekend, which was held at the Cebu Yacht Club. Yacht parties are always the best. We had a great time dancing to the music of DJs Knoxville, Katsy Lee, Ace Ramos, and Divine Smith. We took tons of photos and ate so much good food.

Speaking of food, everyone knows Lechon Cebu is the bomb. I really enjoyed eating lechon and puso. Lechon Cebu, as we all know, is different from the lechon we have in Manila. It’s a bit saltier and because they stuff the pig with aromatics before roasting it, the meat is more flavorful. That’s also the reason they don’t eat lechon with sarsa. You won’t find Mang Tomas here. Meanwhile, puso is rice wrapped in a packet made from woven strips of coconut leaves then cooked. I also had the chance to meet up with my Cebuano friends and hang out with them at this hip new restaurant called Pyramid.

The Sinulog Festival is such a unique and marvelous experience, you have to witness it and be part of it at least once in your life. If you’re planning to go to next year’s Sinulog, here are a few survival hacks you might find useful:

The whole experience was so surreal for me. I enjoyed myself so much, I will definitely be back. And next time, I want to be part of the parade. I want to experience dancing in the streets while carrying a Sto. Niño image, just like the locals. Hope to see you there! Plan ahead for your own unforgettable journey to Sinulog Festival. Discover cheap Cebu City hotel deals and cheap flights from carriers like Philippine Airlines, AirAsia, and more with Traveloka! ]]>