RUINS. Kids hang out at the remains of the old port of Silay City in Barangay Mambulac, which was once the longest in Asia.* Andrew Altarejos photo

SUMMERY. Local and foreign tourists enjoy a tour and swim at Miracle Beach on Anjauan Island in Barangay Cartagena, Sipalay City, taking advantage of the summer weather as the rainy season approaches.* Roger Beltran photo

FISHING PORT. This port at Sipalay City is busy in the mornings, as arriving fishermen dock, while barongoy or flying fish is dried under the sun.* Roger Beltran photo

DANCE! The first-ever Sugata Dance Competition was held at the fountain area of Silay City public plaza, as part of the opening salvo of the Kansilay Festival yesterday in Silay City, Negros Occidental.* Andrew Altarejos photo

INASAL. The Chicken Inasal Festival continued with the Street and Arena Dance showdown at The Upper East by Megaworld in Bacolod City on Saturday, May 30, where participating groups regaled the crowd with inasal-themed performances.* Bacolod City Tourism Office photo

LIVELY. Sunset, dinner, and onwards at the sugar beach of Sipalay City is a lively affair for locals and tourists alike, especially during the summer months.* Roger D. Beltran photo

BINGKA FESTIVAL. Tribu Roloswagon, composed of Puroks Relocation, Roadside, and Mainuswagon II successfully defended its title in the 2nd Bingka Festival Dance Competition of Barangay Lag-asan, Bago City on May 26.* Bago City PIO photo

LAGOON AT NIGHT. The Provincial Capitol Lagoon in Bacolod City, lit up at night, is a sight to behold from the roof deck of a nearby hotel.* CGS photo