Negros Occidental

Bacolaodiat Festival 2010: Ushering the Chinese New Year in Bacolod

Posted under Festivals, Negros Occidental on Monday, 8 February 2010 by Junnjun Mendoza
888 China Town Square is an indication of the strong presence of Filipino-Chinese community in Bacolod City Bacolod has its own version of the Chinese New Year celebration every year as such that of Iloilo called Bacolaodiat. Etymologically, Bacolaodiat is coined from “Bacolod” and “Lao...
Bacolaodiat Festival 2010: Ushering the Chinese New Year in Bacolod

Panaad sa Negros Festival 2010 Schedule

Posted under Festivals, Negros Occidental on Friday, 15 January 2010 by Junnjun Mendoza
Pasalamat Festival of La Carlota City The annual Panaad sa Negros Festival of Negros Occidental is again taking the center stage this 2010 in bringing the best of the island. It converges the festivals and fiestas of each town and city of the province to have a single celebration in the province's...
Panaad sa Negros Festival 2010 Schedule

The Parade of Western Visayan Festivals in Roxas City

Posted under Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Festivals, Guimaras, Iloilo, Negros Occidental on Thursday, 10 December 2009 by Junnjun Mendoza
In line with the recently concluded Western Visayas Tourism Assembly held in Roxas City in Capiz, a parade of Western Visayan Festivals was showcased. Western Visayas has a rich culture depicted in the various festivals in its provinces consisted of Negros Occidental, Iloilo, Guimaras, Antique,...
The Parade of Western Visayan Festivals in Roxas City

The Splendid Grandeur of The Ruins in Talisay, Negros Occidental

Posted under Negros Occidental on Thursday, 22 October 2009 by Junnjun Mendoza
The mansion of Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson (1865 – 1948) or better known today as The Ruins is one of the tourist magnets in Negros Occidental. It has amused visitors both foreign and local alike with its majestic architecture. It was built in  an Italianate architecture with neo –Romanesque...
The Splendid Grandeur of The Ruins in Talisay, Negros Occidental

Masskara Festival 2009 Photos

Posted under Festivals, Negros Occidental on Thursday, 22 October 2009 by Junnjun Mendoza
Masskara Festival of Bacolod is dubbed as one of the best and most ecstatic tourism event in the Philippines. Being a unique festival that showcases the artistry of the Negrense culture, it has gained worldwide recognitions and has performed in various international events. For the first time I was...
Masskara Festival 2009 Photos

Masskara Festival 2009 Official Winners

Posted under Festivals, Negros Occidental on Wednesday, 21 October 2009 by Junnjun Mendoza
Here are the Official list of winners of the recently concluded Masskara Festival 2009 of Bacolod. The street dance competitions was held last October 16 and 17 along the streets of Araneta going to the Plaza where the finale performance was held. OPEN Category Grand Prize Winner: Barangay...
Masskara Festival 2009 Official Winners

“The Festival of Face” Masskara 2009 Schedule

Posted under Festivals, Negros Occidental on Sunday, 20 September 2009 by Junnjun Mendoza
Masskara Festival of Bacolod has been one of the most awaited event in the Philippines. It has drawn multitudes of spectators and tourists through the years and has represented the Philippines in various international events and competitions. Masskara is celebrated and known for the eclectic and...
“The Festival of Face” Masskara 2009 Schedule

SuperCat is Back: Iloilo – Bacolod v.v.

Posted under Iloilo, Negros Occidental, News, Travel Guides on Tuesday, 25 August 2009 by Junnjun Mendoza
SuperCat Fast Ferry Corp. once again had opened its operations in Bacolod and Iloilo after its closure in 2005. SuperCat has been known as the most convenient vessel to ply Bacolod-Iloilo route. With its cozy seats and faster travelling time no wonder SuperCat has been a favorite ride of...
SuperCat is Back: Iloilo – Bacolod v.v.

RoRo from Dumangas Port to Bacolod

Posted under Iloilo, Negros Occidental, Travel Guides on Thursday, 30 July 2009 by Junnjun Mendoza
When traveling to Bacolod from Iloilo you got two options to take, either the quickest yet expensive Sea Jets or a 3-fold lower cost RoRo yet takes you a bit longer traveling time. If you chose to take RoRo to Bacolod then here's a guide for you. This guide is based on my own experience. From...
RoRo from Dumangas Port to Bacolod

Panaad sa Negros Festival

Posted under Festivals, Negros Occidental on Saturday, 7 February 2009 by Junnjun Mendoza
"Mother of all Festivals" "Panaad" is the Hiligaynon for a vow and its fulfillment. The biggest festival in Negros Occidental, the PANAAD FESTIVAL, started in 1993 as a thanksgiving celebration and a fulfillment of a promise and vow to the Divine Providence in exchange of good life as well as a...
Panaad sa Negros Festival



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