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Around Town | Shepparton hosts first-ever Sinulog Festival

Jan 24, 2025

Sinulog Festival performers. Photo by Contributed

Sinulog Festival makes historic debut in Shepparton

The energy, the colours, the unity — all captured in one shot. Photo by Contributed

On Sunday, January 19 the Greater Shepparton came alive with a vibrant and colourful celebration of Filipino culture held at St Mel’s Parish, in collaboration with the Community of Filipino-Australians in Shepparton (CFAS), proudly presented the Sinulog Festival for the very first time in the region.

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The event was a resounding success, drawing a diverse crowd of both locals and Filipinos.

The festival featured a solemn Mass in honour of the Feast of the Child Jesus, Santo Niño, followed by the lively and energetic Sinulog dances performed before and after the service.

The celebration continued with Filipino food trucks and Lechon, offering a joyful picnic on the church lawns.

This festive gathering united the community in both faith and celebration.

Special thanks to our distinguished guests: Sam Atukorala (CEO of the Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District), Leigh Johnson (Shepparton Police Multicultural Liaison Officer) and Theresa Yap Breen (donor of the image of Santo Niño).