Sugat-Kabanhawan Festival

When it comes to celebration, Minglanilla is known for its Sugat Kabanhawan. Many tourists would come by to watch spectacular presentation. Sugat Kabanhawan is played during Easter Sunday because it is the day when Jesus was risen.
The play is presented with Virgin Mary welcoming Christ her son for Jesus is risen. After that, Judas Escariot will commit a suicide because he was guilty for he betrayed and trade Jesus' life for 30 silver. 

Sugat Kabanhawan has been a tradition since 1889. This is made possible by the help of Gov. Gwen Garcia, First Lady Governor of Cebu who pledged to support this laudable project financially. With the capable leaders joining hands to make this project a success, present during the launch were the Minglanilla local government officials headed by Vice Mayor Lani Peña (Mayor Eddie Selma was indisposed), the Immaculate Heart of May Parish priest Msgr. Esteban Binghay and the Parish Pastoral Council head Mary Ellen Lim Abella. They decided to present, the first ever “Kabanhawan Festival” – a day long festivity that is far different from what used to be before. And definitely, the public would enjoy celebrating.

 Here are the Highlights for Sugat-Kabanhawan Festival:

Festival Queen

Here is the video for Sugat-Kabanhawan Festival Participants:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoCJfpowaFk

Sources:
 Beauty of Minglanilla
History of Minglanilla

The Tourist Destinations of Minglanilla

Minglanilla has many tremendous and fascinating destinations. You can spend a little and hassle free in just a matter of days. Being the first class municipality of the South, their are also Destinations that Minglanillahanons should be proud of. Minglanilla is rich of culture, tradition, food and adventures. 

Here are the best Minglanilla tourist destination you must visit:

1. Plaza Minglanilla

Minglanilla Sports Complex

The busy streets of Minglanilla

Plaza Minglanilla on a rainy day

A hot afternoon in Minglanilla

Minglanilla Children's Playground

2. Palm Beach Resort

 3. Ruvi Cave

4. Villa Rammelyn Resort

5. Tubod Flowing Resort

Source: Beauty of Minglanilla

The History of Minglanilla

Minglanilla is a first income class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 113,178 people.

Minglanilla is part of a metropolitan area known as Metro Cebu. It is known as the "Sugat Capital" of the south. The Kabanhawan (Cebuano for "Resurrection") Festival is held annually on Easter Sunday in honor of the Risen Christ. [source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minglanilla,_Cebu]

Minglanilla is best known by its "Enchanted Kingdom" look church. The church is located in Ward IV, Poblacion, Minglanilla. They say it looks like an Enchanted Kingdom because of its design and its colors. 

Source: Beauty of Minglanilla