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Winners of the recently concluded Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan and Lalawigan have more up in their sleeve coming into Sunday’s Sinulog Festival.
This year’s Sinulog grand finale will be a dance drama musical dubbed as “Kita sa Sugbo” depicting how Cebu started and how it is today, a way of reminding the people of how the highly urbanized area evolved from Spanish colonization.
The image stands 22 inches and is carved entirely from coconut lumber. Unlike the more familiar versions, this one is devoid of the red or green garb or any embellishment. Because of its washed out brown color, it doesn’t attract a second glance and doesn't look anything special.
Images of the Santo Niño have, through the years, evolved in many ways. This year’s Sinulog saw some images dressed in police uniform and even in fabrics bearing famous brands.
Close to P50,000 in cash prize is at stake in the Pyroworks Handicapping Open Chess Tournament this Saturday at Basement 2 of Robinsons Galleria Cebu.