http://www.visitmyphilippines.com/ RSS feed en-us Copyright (C) 2014 visitmyphilippines.com 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. PASALAMAT 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 tattooes 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. SINULOG 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. http://visitmyphilippines.com/index.php?title=Negros Occidental&func=all&pid=1604&Page=1&tbl=0&view=rss Mon, 26 Jun 2006 22:57:07 +0800