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.
'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 Sunday
St. Francis Xavier Church, Victoria Street, Hall ACT
Starts at 2 pm with mass and Sinulog dance procession - Santo Niño Mass Celebration - 28 January Sunday
St Christopher Cathedral, Manuka
Mass starts at 11 am
New South Wales
- Fiesta Sinulog 2024 - 21 January Sunday
Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 136 Hyatt Road, Plumpton NSW
Concelebrated mass at 2:30 pm - Sinulog in St. John The Evangelist - 21 January Sunday
St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church, 35 Cordeuax Street, Campbelltown NSW
Mass starts at 12 noon, followed by lunch and entertainment in the church hall - Feast Day of Sto. Niño de Cebu - 21 January Sunday
Parish of St. Luke's Revesby, Revesby NSW - Sinulog 2024 - (FILCOS) North Shore - 21 January Sunday
St 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 Sunday
St. Peter's Catholic College, 84 Gavenlock Rd Tuggerah NSW
Mass starts at 11 am, followed by the procession and lunch. - Sinulog in Bathhurst & Central West - 28 January Sunday
St. Michael & St. John Cathedral, Corner Keppel & William St. Bathhurst NSW
Procession 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 Saturday
Holy Family Parish, Karama
The 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 Sunday
St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Humpty Doo
Starts at 9am
Queensland
- Sinulog 2024 Inala - 21 January Sunday
St. Mark’s Catholic Church
92 Lilac Street, Inala QLD
Starts at 11:30 am - Feast of Sto. Niño Townsville - 21 January Sunday
Sacred Heart Cathedral, 270 Stanley St., Townsville, QLD
Procession 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 Sunday
Master Christi Parish Church, 413 Grange Road, Seaton, SA
Mass starts at 12 noon, followed by the Sinulog procession
Victoria
- Sinulog Festival in Deer Park - 14 January Sunday
St. Peter Chanel Parish, 848 Ballarat Rd, Deer Park, VIC
Procession and Sinulog Street Dance starts at 11:15 am, followed by Holy Mass and fellowship - Sinulog Fiesta Celebration in Geelong - 20 January Saturday
St Francis Xavier, 143 Bacchus Marsh Rd, Corio
The procession starts at 10:30 am, followed by Holy Mass at 11 am - Sinulog Festival in Frankston - 21 January Sunday
Holy Family Church, 36 Moreton St., Frankston North
Starts at 10:30 am - Sinulog Festival in Clayton - 21 January Sunday
St. Andrew’s Church - 76 Springs Road, Clayton South, VIC
Mass starts at 1 pm, followed by a celebration at Namatjira Park (across the road) - Sinulog Festival in Crabourne - 21 January Sunday
St. Agatha’s Catholic Parish Cranbourne – 129 Sladen Street, Cranbourne VIC
Mass starts at 12:30 noon, followed by the Solemn Procession and Festivities after the mass at St Agatha’s School grounds
Daily 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 Sunday
St Michael’s Church, 121 High St., Berwick
Starts at 3:00 pm - Sinulog in Hoppers Crossing - Sunday, January 28
St. Peter the Apostle Mission Parish – 38 Guinane Ave, Hoppers Crossing
Starts at 12.00 noon - Sinulog in St. Albans North - Sunday, January 28
Holy Eucharist Church, 1A Oleander Drive, St Albans North VIC
Starts at 3:00 pm - Sinulog in Ringwood - Sunday, January 28
Our Lady’s Church, 14 Bedford St., Ringwood VIC
Starts at 4:00 pm - Sinulog in Bendigo - Sunday, January 28
St Kilian’s Church, 161 McCrae Street, Bendigo VIC
Starts at 10:00 am - Sinulog in St. James - 04 February Sunday
St. James The Apostle Catholic Church, 336 Derrimut Rd, Hoppers Crossing VIC
Mass starts at 10:30 am
Western Australia
- The Feast of Sto. Niño - 28 January Sunday
St. Mary’s Cathedral, Perth
Mass starts at 2 pm - Sinulog Festival in the Goldfields WA - 21 January Sunday
St. Mary's Church - Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
Mass starts at 10 am, followed by annual fiesta
Motorcade on 20 January Saturday at 11am
9 days Novena 11 - 19 January at 5:30 pm - Sinulog 2024 in Broome - 21 January Sunday
Our Lady Queen of Peace Cathedral, Broome WA
Starts at 9 am onwards
Tasmania
- 10 am Mass at St. John - 21 January Sunday
St. 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
