Minglanilla, officially the Municipality of Minglanilla, (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Minglanilla)is a 1st class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 132,135 people.
Minglanilla is known as the Sugat Capital of the South. Every month of April, Minglanilla celebrates festival known as the Sugat Kabanhawan Festival (Cebuano for “Resurrection”), it is a festival that is held annually on Easter Sunday.. It is one of the most endearing fastivals of Cebu specially in south.
A big socio-religious event in Minglanilla is the Sugat, which attracts not only people from adjacent towns but also from Cebu city and further. On Black Saturday night, a public dance is held at the church plaza to witness the re‑enactment of the “meeting” of the risen Christ and his mother. Their images, borne on richly decorated carrozas, meet amidst joyous songs and the presence of child angels suspended by wires. Many people witnessed its most precious event of all time.
People who lives in Minglanilla is called a Minglanillahanon and most of the minglanillahanons are famous for its very hospitable and loving people. Besides of having a famous festival, Minglanilla is also famous for its Tourist Spots like the following:
- 7 White Caves
- Archdiocesan Immaculate Heart of Mary – one of the oldest Churches in Cebu
- Camp 7 Reforestation 🌴🌳
- Duang-duang falls 💧
- Gullas Peak ⛰
- Plaza Minglanilla 🏰
- Ruvi Cave Resort 🏝
- Tubod Flowing Water Resort 🏖
- Tungkop Palm Beach 🌊
With all these events and spots of Minglanilla , there is only one great thing above all and that is “Nagkahi-usang Minglanillahanon” ( Minglanilla as one).Dispite of all the inevitible problems. Minglanilahanon always puts a smile on it 😁. Being peaceful and all makes us want to go to Minglanilla and indulge in its very fantastic spots. So what are you waiting for? Let’s go to Minglanilla!
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