The first day of April may be the day for fools, but the events in Cebu this April 2019 will offer you a fool-proof month ahead. This summer season is shaping up to not only be fun but also memorable.
April will be a busy month for singers, dancers, and choreographers as a number of dancing and singing contests are in the pipeline. A couple of cosplay events will also give anime enthusiasts in Cebu something to look forward to and finally, foodies can check out the best the food industry has to offer at a food exhibit. Read on to find out more about the events in Cebu this April 2019!
1. World Food Expo (WOFEX)
Where:Cebu Trade Hall,SM City Cebu, Juan Luna Avenue corner A. Soriano Jr. Avenue, North Reclamation Area, Cebu Port Center, Brgy. Mabolo, Cebu City, Cebu
When:April 5 to 7, 2019
Price:Free
Foodies can look forward to the latest developments in the food industry at the World Food Expo.
Image: WOFEX – World Food Expo Facebook Page
If you are a restaurant owner, a foodie, or simply someone who wants to know what going on in the food industry, the World Food Expo (WOFEX) is one event you may want to check out. You will get to see the latest equipment used in the industry, attend seminars, or check out some food offerings from the sponsors of the event. The expo is free and open to everyone.
How to get to SM City Cebu: From Ayala Center Cebu, you can take a jeepney headed for SM City Cebu.
2. Hello Summer Singing Contest
Where:Gaisano Country Mall, Banilad Road, Cebu City, Cebu
When:April 6, 2019
Price:PhP500 worth of purchases from Gaisano Country Mall for participants.
Time to exercise those vocal chords at the Hello Summer Singing Contest.
Image: Gaisano Country Mall Facebook Page
Wannabe singers looking to exercise their vocal cords will get their chance at the Hello Summer Singing Contest. The event is open to aspiring singers from 16 to 25 years old and will be held at the activity center of Gaisano Country Mall. But before participants can enter the main stage, they have to pass a screening event two days before the contest proper itself. If you are looking to show off your skills while visiting Cebu on the first weekend of April, you may want to check out this event. The same event will also be held at Gaisano Main and Gaisano Town Center Moalboal.
How to get to Gaisano Country Mall: From Ayala Center Cebu, you can ride a jeepney going to Colon-Talamban and get off across the mall. Just tell the driver to let you off at Gaisano Country Mall.
Where:University of Southern Philippines Foundation, Salinas Drive, Lahug City, Cebu
When:April 6, 2019
Price:PhP350 registration fee for participants.
The best hip-hop dance crews will pit against each other in the Visayas leg of Battlegrounds Philippines.
Image: Battlegrounds Pilipinas Facebook Page
Hip-hop enthusiasts will have the opportunity to show off their dance moves at the Battlegrounds Philippines - Visayas Leg. Set at the University of Southern Philippines Foundation Lahug Campus, the event will bring together the top hip-hop dance crews from all over the Visayas. Already on its 12th year, the dancers will get to showcase their talents and be given the chance to express themselves on the dance floor. Winners will get to participate in the nationals to be held in Metro Manila.
How to get to University of Southern Philippines Foundation: From Ayala Center Cebu, you can take a jeepney headed for University of Southern Philippines Foundation at the Ayala Center Cebu jeepney terminal.
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4. Cosact IV: The Magic Starts
Where:The Atrium,J Centre Mall, 165 A.S. Fortuna Street, Brgy. Bakilid, Mandaue City, Cebu
When:April 6 and 7, 2019
Price:Free
Mystical and magical entities will walk the halls of J Centre Mall at the Cosact IV: The Magic Starts.
Image: Cebu Cosplayers Guild Facebook Page
Magic and cosplay fans can dress up as their favorite anime characters at the Cosact IV: The Magic Starts event. Hosted by the Cebu Cosplayers Guild, the event has a mystical and magical theme. This means it is a rather unique cosplay event for mystical and magical anime characters. Cosact IV: The Magic Starts will be held at the J Center Mall on April 6 and 7.
Price:PhP500 worth of purchases from Gaisano Balamban or Gaisano Country Mall for participants.
Dance enthusiasts have another dance event waiting for them at the Hello Summer Dance Craze.
Image: Gaisano Town Center Balamban Facebook Page
Bring out your dance shoes as another event is set to heat up your summer in Cebu. Gaisano Town Center Balamban will host Hello Summer Dance Craze and will bring together dance enthusiasts in the shipbuilding town of Balamban. The event will start at 1PM and will end at 3 PM. You may want to check out the event if you find yourself in Balamban on the second Saturday of April.
How to get to Gaisano Town Center Balamban: From Ayala Center Cebu, you can take a van-for-hire headed for Balamban at the Ayala Center Cebu jeepney terminal.
Where:Gaisano Country Mall, Banilad Road, Cebu City, Cebu
When:April 27, 2019
Price:PhP500 worth of purchases at Gaisano Country Mall for participants
Cosplay fans get to show off their outfits in the upcoming Summer Cosplay Competition.
Image: Gaisano Country Mall Facebook Page
Cosplay fans will have another reason to rejoice as a Summer Cosplay Competition is set to be held at the Gaisano Country Mall on the last weekend of April. Open to kids and adults, the competition gives cosplay fans the chance to dress up as their favorite anime characters and win prizes. They can choose a character from a comic, movie, game, or television show. If you are a cosplay enthusiast and find yourself in Cebu on April 27, you may want to check out the Summer Cosplay Competition.
How to get to Gaisano Country Mall: From Ayala Center Cebu, you can ride a jeepney going to Colon-Talamban and get off across the mall. Just tell the driver to let you off at Gaisano Country Mall.
7. It’s Time to Dance
Where:Lapu-Lapu City Auditorium, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu
When:April 28, 2019
Price:PhP350 for participants
Get moving and have some fun at the It’s Time to Dance event.
Image: Active Woman Facebook Page
If you are still in Cebu on the last weekend of April, you may want to check out It’s Time to Dance to shed off any extra pounds you gained from eating the scrumptious Cebuano delicacies. Hosted by Active Woman, the Zumba party is where you can sweat it out while having fun with some friendly people in Mactan.
How to get to Lapu-Lapu Auditorium: From SM City Cebu, get on a van for hire headed for the Opon Public Market. At the market, ride a jeepney passing by the Lapu-Lapu Auditorium.
If ever you find yourself in Cebu this April, you are in for a treat as a number of events lined up for the whole month.
About Peter Parcon
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