Council cites Sinulog group as tourism arm for festival

WITH less than a month away, the Cebu City government cited the Sinulog Foundation Inc. as its principal tourism arm, reaffirming its lead role in organizing programs for the annual event.

The recognition was spelled out in a resolution approved by the City Council in its session yesterday.

The Sinulog foundation Inc. is an accredited non-government organization (NGO) of Cebu City.

The foundation is tasked to handle the Sinulog activities, specifically the grand parade.

Sinulog is a cultural activity that has been institutionalized since 1980 and is one of the most celebrated events in Cebu City as well as in Asia.

The resolution also authorized the foundation to take charge in decorating principal streets and parks in Cebu City with streamers, banners and street arches in preparation for the Sinulog 2010 festival.

Another approved resolution authorized the foundation to organize a Sinulog Street Fair from Dec. 1 to Jan. 31 along Osmeña boulevard in front of Cebu City's Sport Center.

The council said the street fair will add color to the event and provide income for stall owners displaying various Philippine made products from across the country.

Revenues from stalls will also augment the Sinulog foundation's income.

Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña earlier said he expected a bigger turnout for next year’s Sinulog. Correspondent Fe Marie D. Dumaboc