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FOLKLORIC
LOG
by Ramon Morada
The number of people ocking to the Queen City of the south for Sinulog have reached over a million in recent years. In 2015, an estimated 1.8 million people joined the procession for the festival despite coinciding with Pope Francis’ visit in Manila. Along with the solemn mass held to honor the image of the child Jesus, Sinulog is also known for the various street parties held in the country’s second biggest metropolitan area. However, some residents and devotees of the Santo Nino are worried that the parties may affect the tradition of Sinulog. In 2015, incidents con- cerning the public celebration were reported and circu- lated to social media. To address the problems, organiz- ers have banned street parties along the major routes of the parade to “maintain the sanctity of the occasion”. Smoking and littering will also be prohibited during the weeklong celebration.
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