• GILBERT P. BAYORAN
The 30th Panaad sa Negros Festival is slated on April 13 to 19 this year.
Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday said that the provincial government has allocated P50 million for this year’s festival which is dubbed the “mother of all festivals in Negros Occidental.”
Lacson also disclosed that each of the participating local government units will receive a subsidy from the provincial government, which will be taken from the P50 million budget of the festival.
The Panaad sa Negros Festival showcases the festivals, history, cultural heritage, commerce, industry, and tourism potential of all cities and municipalities in Negros Occidental, including the highly urbanized Bacolod City.
Lacson said he is hoping that all LGUs will go all out in their participation in the annual Panaad sa Negros festival.
The festival’s name, “Panaad,” is derived from the Hiligaynon word for “vow” or “promise.” It symbolizes thanksgiving to Divine Providence and the fulfillment of vows in exchange for a good life.
Lacson said they are currently finalizing plans for the 30th Panaad sa Negros Festival, which is traditionally held at the Panaad Park and Sports Complex in Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City, where the 32 booths of various LGUs are located to showcase their products and tourist destinations.*
