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The Sinulog Festival Grounds at the Cebu City Sports Complex are the focal point of the Sinulog Festival, one of the Philippines' grandest and most colorful cultural celebrations. Held every third Sunday of January, the Sinulog attracts millions of spectators for its ritual dance parade honoring the Santo Niño de Cebu.
The Sinulog Festival commemorates the Filipino people's acceptance of Christianity, specifically the gift of the Santo Niño statue from Magellan to Queen Juana of Cebu in 1521. The formal festival was established in 1980, growing from a modest church celebration into one of the largest festivals in Asia. The name 'Sinulog' comes from 'sulog,' meaning 'water current,' referring to the dance's flowing movements.