Now that entries for the 2015 Sinulog Festival Queen have closed, we are excited to announce that this year we have six entrants. We are proud to introduce them and wish them luck in their fund raising efforts leading up to the fiesta weekend.
2015 Sinulog Festival Queen Entrant – ALTHEA DACULAN
Mabuhay! My name is Althea Daculan. 15 years ago, I moved here from Cebu at a young age of 7 years old. At that age, I had a lack of understanding and had little memories from my childhood in my hometown, however, thanks to my Family, the Filipino community and events, I’ve come to love the culture and heritage that I come from, and no matter what age, it’s a priceless experience and treasured memory to hold for a long time.
I’ve attended Sinulog events since the event was held back in Mangere, and had only started participating in Sinulog since 2011, and since then, I have never missed a year. Sinulog has helped me grow my appreciation for a beautiful and religious culture, also be thankful to Senior Santo Niño for the many blessings he has given my Family and I, as well as meeting such amazing people along the way, and altogether, helped me grow into the person I am today.
2014 had been a big year me and my family, despite the ups and downs, we continued to pray and keep our faith strong. I wanted to show my thanks to Senior Santo Niño by not only praying and dancing for him, but pushing myself out of my comfort zone and trying something new like the experience of being a Sinulog Festival Queen. I wanted to thank him for helping me through the three years of University, for letting me graduate, for landing a job to help support my family, for giving everyone great health and happiness. I also did this to make my Family proud and be recognised on their behalf.
I am a Graphic Designer, and my hobbies include doodling, dancing (kpop) with my cousins, spending time with my friends and family, karaoke, food, travel and learning new things. God Bless you all. Viva Pit Senyor!
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2015 Sinulog Festival Queen Entrant – CHLOE EDDS
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2015 Sinulog Festival Queen Entrant – JOHNA MAE NAZARENO
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2015 Sinulog Festival Queen Entrant – MAEGAN PERDIDO
My name is Maegan Perdido.
I am 16 years old and was born and raised in New Zealand. I attend St. Dominic’s Catholic College who promotes the value and motto of “VERITAS” which means “Truth”. I consider myself as a fun and hardworking individual, who has the determination and perseverance to succeed in what i do. I enjoy dancing, singing, baking, and the outdoors. My passion lies in dancing, it is the only way i can freely express myself and communicate through my body what words cannot. Although i am very passionate about dancing, someday i aspire to become a Dentist and own my Dental Clinic. Participating in the Sinulog Festival Queen Competition has definitely pushed me out of my comfort zone and challenged me. But i see this as an opportunity to develop myself into a confident young woman. Being the Festival Queen means being able to spread our devotion and undying faith for Sto.Nino, for the blessings and protection He has bestowed upon us, amongst the wider community. It is about bringing happiness and hope to the community with the image of Sto.Nino and “Living to the undying spirit of one beat, one dance.”
Through the participation of the Sinulog Festival, as a Festival Queen, i hope to make my family proud and also advocate happiness and gratitude through the image of Jesus Christ. I hope to be remembered as a fun, driven, and friendly person.
“Limitations live only in our minds. But if we use our imaginations, our possibilities are limitless.”- Jamie Paolenetti.
Viva Pit Senyor!
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2015 Sinulog Festival Queen Entrant – METZIL BERMUDEZ
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2015 Sinulog Festival Queen Entrant – XYRENE COPE
My name is Xyrene Cope. I am 17 years old. I recently graduated high school here in New Zealand and plan to study an Architecture course at a University next year.
