'Sinulog Festival' is celebrated across Australia. Here's the 2024 list of events in every state

The Sinulog Festival, originating from the annual Feast of Sto Niño in Cebu City, Philippines, has become a significant cultural event for Filipino Catholics in Australia.

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The vibrant and colourful Sinulog Festival, which stems from the annual Feast of Sto Niño in Cebu City, Philippines, has found its way to various parts of Australia. This grand celebration of faith and culture has become a significant event for Filipino Catholics across the country.

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, "of all migrants who came to Australia between 2016 and 2021, almost 200 thousand (191,000) reported an affiliation with Catholicism in the 2021 Census, over one-quarter of which were born in the Philippines."

'Sinulog' is derived from the Cebuano word 'sulog,' meaning 'like water current movement'.

This name captures the essence of the festival, which involves a ritual prayer dance that symbolises the flow of grace and devotion.

The festival is celebrated every third Sunday of January, attracting millions of devotees and spectators in the Philippines.

Filipinos in Australia also come together to commemorate this tradition.

Here's a list of Sinulog events in every state and territory in Australia:

Australia Capital Territory

• Feast of Señor Sto. Niño - 21 January SundaySt. Francis Xavier Church, Victoria Street, Hall ACTStarts at 2 pm with mass and Sinulog dance procession
• Santo Niño Mass Celebration - 28 January SundaySt Christopher Cathedral, ManukaMass starts at 11 am

New South Wales

• Fiesta Sinulog 2024 - 21 January SundayGood Shepherd Catholic Church, 136 Hyatt Road, Plumpton NSWConcelebrated mass at 2:30 pm
• Sinulog in St. John The Evangelist - 21 January SundaySt. John The Evangelist Catholic Church, 35 Cordeuax Street, Campbelltown NSWMass starts at 12 noon, followed by lunch and entertainment in the church hall
• Feast Day of Sto. Niño de Cebu - 21 January SundayParish of St. Luke's Revesby, Revesby NSW
• Sinulog 2024 - (FILCOS) North Shore - 21 January SundaySt Kevin’s Church, Dee Why NSW.Mass starts at 11:45am, followed by activities from Filipino Catholic Organisation of Sydney
• Sinulog in Central Coast - 21 January SundaySt. Peter's Catholic College, 84 Gavenlock Rd Tuggerah NSWMass starts at 11 am, followed by the procession and lunch.
• Sinulog in Bathhurst & Central West - 28 January SundaySt. Michael & St. John Cathedral, Corner Keppel & William St. Bathhurst NSWProcession starts at 1 pm, followed by Holy Mass at 2 pm and activities at the Parish Hall.

Northern Territory

• Ms. Sinulog 2024 & Sinulog Street Dancing Competition - 20 January SaturdayHoly Family Parish, KaramaThe parade starts at 3 pm, followed by Holy Mass and Celebration at Sitzler Netball Centre & CDU Stadium (235 Abala Road, Marrara NT)
• Sinulog Festival - 21 January SundaySt. Francis of Assisi Parish, Humpty DooStarts at 9am

Queensland

• Sinulog 2024 Inala - 21 January SundaySt. Mark’s Catholic Church92 Lilac Street, Inala QLDStarts at 11:30 am
• Feast of Sto. Niño Townsville - 21 January SundaySacred Heart Cathedral, 270 Stanley St., Townsville, QLDProcession starts at 4:30 pm, followed by mass and banquet
• Feast of Sto. Niño de Cebu Rockhampton - 28 January Sunday St. Joseph's Cathedral, Rockhampton QLD Starts at 9:30 am

South Australia

• Sinulog 2024 - 14 January SundayMaster Christi Parish Church, 413 Grange Road, Seaton, SAMass starts at 12 noon, followed by the Sinulog procession

Victoria

• Sinulog Festival in Deer Park - 14 January SundaySt. Peter Chanel Parish, 848 Ballarat Rd, Deer Park, VICProcession and Sinulog Street Dance starts at 11:15 am, followed by Holy Mass and fellowship
• Sinulog Fiesta Celebration in Geelong - 20 January SaturdaySt Francis Xavier, 143 Bacchus Marsh Rd, CorioThe procession starts at 10:30 am, followed by Holy Mass at 11 am
• Sinulog Festival in Frankston - 21 January SundayHoly Family Church, 36 Moreton St., Frankston NorthStarts at 10:30 am
• Sinulog Festival in Clayton - 21 January SundaySt. Andrew’s Church - 76 Springs Road, Clayton South, VICMass starts at 1 pm, followed by a celebration at Namatjira Park (across the road)
• Sinulog Festival in Crabourne - 21 January SundaySt. Agatha’s Catholic Parish Cranbourne – 129 Sladen Street, Cranbourne VICMass starts at 12:30 noon, followed by the Solemn Procession and Festivities after the mass at St Agatha’s School groundsDaily novena masses from Friday, 12 January to Saturday, 20 January, at 7 pm on weekdays and 6 pm on weekends.
• Sinulog in Berwick - 21 January SundaySt Michael’s Church, 121 High St., BerwickStarts at 3:00 pm
• Sinulog in Hoppers Crossing - Sunday, January 28St. Peter the Apostle Mission Parish – 38 Guinane Ave, Hoppers CrossingStarts at 12.00 noon
• Sinulog in St. Albans North - Sunday, January 28Holy Eucharist Church, 1A Oleander Drive, St Albans North VICStarts at 3:00 pm
• Sinulog in Ringwood - Sunday, January 28Our Lady’s Church, 14 Bedford St., Ringwood VICStarts at 4:00 pm
• Sinulog in Bendigo - Sunday, January 28St Kilian’s Church, 161 McCrae Street, Bendigo VICStarts at 10:00 am
• Sinulog in St. James - 04 February SundaySt. James The Apostle Catholic Church, 336 Derrimut Rd, Hoppers Crossing VICMass starts at 10:30 am

Western Australia

• The Feast of Sto. Niño - 28 January SundaySt. Mary’s Cathedral, PerthMass starts at 2 pm
• Sinulog Festival in the Goldfields WA - 21 January Sunday St. Mary's Church - Kalgoorlie, Western AustraliaMass starts at 10 am, followed by annual fiestaMotorcade on 20 January Saturday at 11am 9 days Novena 11 - 19 January at 5:30 pm
• Sinulog 2024 in Broome - 21 January SundayOur Lady Queen of Peace Cathedral, Broome WA Starts at 9 am onwards

Tasmania

• 10 am Mass at St. John - 21 January SundaySt. John's Catholic Church - Glenorchy, TAS
• 12 noon Mass at St Paul's Catholic Church - 21 January Sunday St Paul's Catholic Church, Bridgewater TAS