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HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS
Revolutionary Markers in Bago and Silay Cities and E. B. Magalona; 22 kms. and 15 kms. from Bacolod City, respectively; commemorate the spots where local revolutionaries fought against Spanish authorities during the Negros revolution of 1898 and the American forces later.

Araneta and Lacson Monuments, Bago City and Talisay; 22 kms. and 6 kms. from Bacolod City, respectively; in memory of two great leaders of the Negros revolution.

Fountain Of Justice, Bacolod City; where the Capitulation of Bacolod was signed between the Spanish authorities and revolutionary forces.

Instituto Rizal, Bacolod City; first public school established in Bacolod in 1902.

Church Of Talisay, Talisay; 7 kms. from Bacolod City constructed in the early part of 1900's where the remains of Fr. Fernando Cuenca and Gen Aniceto Lacson are being kept.

Ancestral House Of Dr. Soriono, Bacolod City; constructed in 1901, the house was made of hardwood with fine carvings; served as a hospital during the Japanese occupation.

Hofileña Ancestral House, Silay City; 15 kms. from Bacolod City; home to a collection of rare art pieces, antiques and paintings done by Luna, Rizal and Hidalgo; venue of the first wood printing in Negros.

Hacieda Fe. - Ancestral House Of Don Eusebio Uriarte Y Hermanos, La Carlota City; 42 kms. from Bacolod City where the Circulo de Agriculture, a planters organization formed to undertake an anti-locust campaign

The House Of Don Mariano Ramos, Bacolod City; ancestral home of the late Don Mariano Ramos, first appointed Presidente Municipal of Bacolod.

Capitol Building, Bacolod City; imposing structure of Romanesque neo-classical architectural design, official seat of government of the Province of Negros Occidental; served as headquarters of the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II.

Gaston Farm House, Silay City; 15 kms. from Bacolod City; typical example of a "sugar baron's mansion"; converted into a museum and known today as the "Balay Negrense".

Old Fort At Himamaylan , Himamaylan; 83 kms. from Bacolod City; served as a garrison when the town became the capital of Negros in 1795.

Yulo Acestral House, Bacolod City; by the sea; built in the early part of 1900's; residence of Don Alfredo Yulo, mayor of Bacolod at the coming of the World War II.

The Church Of San Diego, Silay City; 15 kms. from Bacolod City; Basilica type of architectural work constructed in the 1920's.

Mural Of Birhen Sang Barangay, Bacolod City; large mural mosaic of 95,000 pieces of shells of various species in their natural colors. A unique work of art found at the Chapel of Sta. Clara.

Chinese Temple, Bacolod City; symbol of Chinese influence in the culture of the province.

SPECIAL INTEREST TOURS
Iron Dinosaurs - known among locomotive enthusiasts as the "Steam Paradise of the Philippines". Seven of the fifteen sugar centrals in the province maintain these machines in good working condition. Each milling season, one may occasionally encounter one of these "dragons" creeping along the cane fields like a mechanical caterpillar dragging along a host of cane field cars.

War Memorial Tours - Visit memorial shrines, places of significant events, and other war related activities commemorating World War II.

NATURE ADVENTURE AND ECOTOURISM
Mt. Kanlaon - One of the mountains found in the north-central portion of the island of Negros. It is the highest peak in Central Philippines, the most dominant and attractive feature of which is the active summit crater of a volcano.

Mambucal Mountain Resort, Murcia; 30 kms. from Bacolod City ; gateway to the Mt. Kanlaon National Park; built as a spa in 1927; situated at an altitude of roughly 2,000 ft. above sea level on the north-western foot of Mt. Kanlaon.
Sitio Guintubdan Nature Camp, La Carlota City; 36 kms. from Bacolod City; a destination for nature enthusiasts; at the western foot of Mt. Kanlaon at an elevation of 700 meters above the plains of the sugarland.

Patag Valley Trekking, Silay City; 45 kms. from Bacolod City; located 400meters above sea level between the highlands of Mt. Silay and Mt. Marapara; home of the Philippines spotted deer; highlight of the visit is a skyline ride.

Isla Puti, Escalante; 101 kms. from Bacolod City; immense sand bar islet jutting out of the sea and measuring about 2 hectares in area

Danjugan Island, Cauayan; 177.5 kms. from Bacolod City; 3 hectare reserve marine sanctuary, a virtual marine paradise to lovers of the underwater world.

Sagay Marine Sanctuary, Sagay; 86 kms. from Bacolod City; established in1978; an aggregate area of 200 hectares covering the so called carbin reef, maca reef, maca shoal and panal reef.

Ubong Cave, Hinobaan; 202 kms. from Bacolod City; system of cave passages situated at the coastline of Sitio Ubong. Ideal for "spelunker-to-be"

Pating Cave, Kabankalan; highest cave found in the eastern part of Bgy. Magballo.

Hagdanan Cave, Kabankalan; named so because of the natural formation of stairs made of stone inside the cave leading to the water under it.

FESTIVALS
Masskara festival, Bacolod City; every October; a masquerade ball and beaming images of smiling masks street dancing and stomping to the frenzied beat of Latin sambas; depicts the Negrenses happy disposition despite adversities in life.

Pasalamant Festival, La Carlota City; every May; based on the tradition of giving thanks to the Gods of the elements after a bountiful harvest by the ancients in "Buglas".

Kali-Kalihan Festival, Don Salvador Benedicto; every November; celebration of age-old practice showcasing ancient skills in martial arts and beliefs in the forces of nature; walking on live charcoal is one of the highlights.

Pinta Flores Festival, San Carlos City; every November; coined from the words "pinta" and "flores", depicts the tradition of welcoming visitors through dancing as in the "pintados" during the coming of the Spaniards in the Visayas. Flowers instead of tattoos are painted on the bodies and costumes of the dancers.

Cadiz Ati-Atihan, Cadiz City; every January; festival in honor of the Sto. Nino, patron of Cadiz City believed to have created miracles protecting the city from the invading pirates long time ago.

Sinulod, Ilog and Kabankalan; every January; reenactment of the battle between the Christian forces and the invading Moro pirates in the Ilog river; commemorates the defiance of Datu Manyabog against the conquering forces of Gov. Emilio Saravia.

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