CEBU CITY– Tangub City and Barangay Basak San Nicolas, Cebu City contingents were the winners in the Sinulog 2020 Grand Parade in separate categories.
The Sinanduloy Cultural Troupe of Tangub City contingent emerged as the champion in the Sinulog-based category, beating Tribu Malipayon of Consolacion, last year’s grand winner.
Tribu Malipayon of Consolacion , which was last year’s winner did not join the Sinulog 2020 as Sinanduloy Cultural Troupe of Tangub City took the the top prize.
Larry Gabao, Sinulog-based Category head judge, said Sinanduloy’s two years of not participating in the Sinulog had a good effect on the group.
“They were able to rest. It’s a good come back,” said Gabao.
He said the Sinanduloy has mastered how to showcase its performance and manipulate its props.
“They have very matured movement capability,” he said.
Lordinio Vergara, street dancing head judge, described Sinanduloy as “a total package.”
Vergara said the Sinanduloy has restored the art of performing on the streets.
The Lumad Basakanon, on the other hand, was able to bounce back in the Free Interpretation Category.
Nestor Jardin, Free Interpretation Category head judge, said the costume, props, and production design of Lumad Basakanon had contributed a lot in its performance.
Jardin said the formation was engaging and the transition was smooth.
“They got their act together,” he said.
Here is the complete list of winners:
Street dancing
1. Tangub City (P1,000,000)
2. City of Carcar (P700,000)
3. Pundok Masadyaon of Toledo City (P500,000)
4. Kulturang Panglaoanon of Bohol (P300,000)
5. Tribu Pintaflores (P200,000)
FREE INTERPRETATION CATEGORY
Ritual Showdown:
1. Lumad Basakanon (P1,000,000)
2. Pundok Masadyaon of Toledo City (P700,000)
3. La Castellana Bailes de Luces (P500,000)
4. Tribu Pintaflores of San Carlos City (P300,000)
5. Lapu-Lapu City Government – Pajo Elementary and National High School (P200,000)
6. Tribu Rayhak of Borongan City (P150,000)
7. Banay Labangon (P100,000)
Best in Costume: Lumad Basakanon (P100,000)
Best in Musicality:
1. Lumad Basakanon (P100,000)
2. Pundok Masadyaon of Toledo City (P50,000)
3. Tribu Pintaflores (P30,000)
4. La Castellana Bailes de Luces (P20,000)
5. Lapu-Lapu City (P10,000)
SINULOG-BASED CATEGORY
Ritual Showdown:
1. Tangub City Sinanduloy Cultural Troupe (P1,000,000)
2. City of Carcar (P700,000)
3. Talisay City Central School and Talisay City National High School (P500,000)
4. Kulturang Panglaoanon (P300,000)
5. Pakol Festival (P200,000)
6. Tribu Bogohanon (P150,000)
7. Banauan Cultural Group (P100,000)
Best in Costume: Pakol Festival (P100,000)
Best in Musicality:
1. Tangub City Sinanduloy Cultural Troupe (P100,000)
2. Kulturang Panglaoanon (P50,000)
3. Talisay City Central School and Talisay City National High School (P30,000)
4. Carcar City (P20,000)
5. Pakol Festival (P10,000)
Float
1. Mega Sardines (P500,000)
2. Bioderm Germicidal Soap – IPI (P300,000)
3. Life of Abyss – MLhuillier (P100,000)
Higante
1. Carl Franxis Santino Reyes (P75,000)
2. Baruc Siblings (P45,000)
3. Celso Ampalayo (P30,000)
Puppeteers
1. Orly Johnson (P75,000)
2. Nino Ruben Mateo (P45,000)
3. Angelique Marai Aranas (P30,000)
There were a total of 105 participants in this year’s grand parade, 31 of which of contingents for the Sinulog-based and Free Interpretation categories.
Of the 31 contingents, seven came from Cebu province, 16 from Cebu City, and eight out-of-town groups. Each showcased their Sinulog performances in colorful costumes.
Aside from the ritual showdown, 43 floats, 12 puppeteers and 19 higantes joined this year’s grand parade.
