Cebu is an island province located in central Philippines consisting of Cebu Island and 167 surrounding islands. It has a population of diverse ethnic and linguistic groups including the native Cebuano people. The province has a rich history dating back to the 13th century with influences from Hindu, Muslim, and Spanish colonizers. It is renowned for its festivals, beaches, seafood, and wood carvings. The capital and largest city is Cebu City, known as the "Queen City of the South".

1. CEBU “Kaleidoscope of varying cultures and lifestyles…”

2. Cebu consists of Cebu Island and167 surrounding islands. It is located to the east of Negros, to the west of Leyte and Bohol islands.

3. -Capital city: Cebu City “The queen city of the south” -Independent Cities: 3 -Component Cities: 3 -Municipalities: 47

4. Etymology: Hispanicized corruption of sugbu, Cebuano for "to walk on shallow waters,"

5. Brief History: -13th -16th Century: Hindus, animists and Muslim tribal groups inhabited the place *Pintados -1521: Arrival of Ferdinand Magellan and his troops -1566: Arrival of Miguel Lopez de Legazpi -1872 – 1896: Extensive propaganda against abuses of Spaniards was done -The rest of Cebu ’s history was then tied to events in the country and the rest of the world…

6. People in Cebu then were called pintados because men were heavily tattooed. Lavish ornaments such as gold jewelry were used not only by women but also men. Antonio Pigafetta’s painting of the Cebuanos.

7. People & Dialects spoken The Cebuano people (Cebuano: Sugbuanon), are a Visayan ethnic group in Cebu and form the second largest cultural-linguistic group in the Philippines Dialects spoken: Cebuano, Filipino, English

8. Main Religion -Roman Catholic -The most celebrated patron saint in Cebu is the SeñorSto Niño de Cebu, the Holy Child Jesus

9. Products -Guitars -Antiques -Tuba -Sea Shell handicrafts -Wood Carvings -Danggit

10. Delicacies -Bibingka -Otap -Rosquillos -Dried Mango

11. -Lechon -Puso -Masareal -Torta

12. Cultural Practices The more than 40 festivals in Cebu province are highlighted in one grand event, the Festival of Festivals organized by the Cebu Provincial Government during its annual founding anniversary celebration every August.

13. KadaugansaMactan of Mactan Island

14. Palawod Festival of Bantayan Island

15. Sinulog Festival of Cebu

16. Historical Sites Basilica Minore del Santo Niño

17. Fort San Pedro

18. LapuLapushrine

19. Magellan’s Cross

20. Magellan Shrine

21. Beaches Badian Island Resort and Spa

22. Bantayan Island