The festival is heavily rooted in rich history and religion, which is why going to Basilica Del Sto. Nino in Cebu City was first on the list of to-do's. You can read about its history here.

Even during the morning, the streets were already heavily populated, which led us to being dropped off by the taxi at the nearest possible point; and from thereon, we started walking to the church. It was a pretty long walk, but thank goodness we were able to buy a good pair of cheap sun glasses and this festive straw hat! A lot of people were actually wearing this that day. I'm not really sure, but it must have something to do with Sto. Nino -- correct me if I'm wrong, of course.



We barely understood bisaya, so I'm thankful R was around to guide us (but I do remember the lady from the airport asking me if I spoke bisaya because I understood what the man helping me with my luggage during my check-in said, and I said no. I just understood some because of R).


Before even coming to Cebu, I already heard of the phrase "Pit Senyor!" from a couple of friends who had gone to last year's Sinulog. Thing is, I didn't know exactly what it meant. So when I got here and heard practically everyone rejoicing, "Viva Pit Senyor!", I just had to get an answer as to what it meant.