sinulog

Cebuano

Etymology

From sulog +‎ -in-. The dance's footwork is said to be a mimicry of sea currents.

Pronunciation

• Hyphenation: si‧nu‧log

Noun

sinulog

1. a dance, often by candle vendors in Cebu, where performers brandish candles in the air while dancing and reciting a prayer

Verb

sinulog

1. to have a candle blessed this way
2. to perform this dance