Sinulog Festival 2025 Winners Announced!

The recently concluded Sinulog Festival 2025 Grand Parade, held at the Cebu City Sports Center, was a spectacular celebration of faith, culture, and artistry. Thousands of spectators and devotees gathered to witness the vibrant performances, colorful costumes, and heartfelt tributes to the Santo Niño. After a day of fierce competition, the winners have been officially announced, showcasing the best of the best in street dancing, ritual showdowns, and free interpretation categories.

Here are the official results:

Street Dancing Competition

The street dancing category brought life and energy to the streets of Cebu City, with competing groups showcasing their creativity, precision, and cultural pride.

1. 1st Place: City of Carcar – 1,000,000 Php Cash

2. 2nd Place: Lumad Basakanon (Basak, San Nicolas, Cebu City) – 700,000 Php Cash

3. 3rd Place: Bais City Festival of Harvest (Negros Oriental) – 500,000 Php Cash

4. 4th Place: Dumaguete Sandurot Festival (Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental) – 300,000 Php Cash

5. 5th Place: City of Kidapawan Performing Arts Guild – 200,000 Php Cash

Sinulog-based Competition (Ritual Showdown)

The ritual showdown category highlighted the deep-rooted traditions and devotion to the Santo Niño, with performances that left the audience in awe.

1. 1st Place: City of Carcar – 3,000,000 Php Cash

2. 2nd Place: City of Mandaue – 2,000,000 Php Cash

3. 3rd Place: City of Talisay – 1,500,000 Php Cash

4. 4th Place: Danao City Government – 1,000,000 Php Cash

5. 5th Place: Inayawan Talents Guild Cultural Dance Troupe (Inayawan, Cebu City) – 750,000 Php Cash

Best in Costume: City of Mandaue – 100,000 Php Cash

Free Interpretation

The free interpretation category allowed participants to showcase their creativity and innovation, blending traditional and modern elements in their performances.

1. 1st Place: Bais City Festival of Harvest (Negros Oriental) – 3,000,000 Php Cash

2. 2nd Place: Tribu Masadyaon (Toledo City) – 2,000,000 Php Cash

3. 3rd Place: Lapu-Lapu City – 1,500,000 Php Cash

4. 4th Place: Lumad Basakanon (Basak, San Nicolas, Cebu City) – 1,000,000 Php Cash

5. 5th Place: Tribu Malipayon (Consolacion) – 750,000 Php Cash

Best in Costume: Tribu Masadyaon (Toledo City) – 100,000 Php Cash

A Celebration of Culture and Devotion

The Sinulog Festival 2025 was not just a competition but a testament to the enduring faith and rich cultural heritage of the Filipino people. The winners exemplified the spirit of Sinulog, combining artistry, devotion, and community pride in their performances.

Congratulations to all the winners and participants for making this year’s Sinulog Festival a memorable and inspiring event! Viva Pit Señor!

Stay tuned for more updates and highlights from the Sinulog Festival 2025.