Kabankalan Charter's Day : An Eco-Travel at Negros Occidental

Do you want to experience a different way of celebrating festival then proceed to Kabankalan City. Every first of August this city is celebrating their Udyakan festival and at the same time anniversary which show cases a varieties of fruit products from different barangays.

I had the opportunity to visit Kabankalan City and experience their festival on Kabankalan Charter's Day which falls every first week of August. This is my first time to witnessed different  types of exhibition  or displayed of fruits from their barangays and its amazing as I roam around the streets full of fruits and vegetables. It's really raining fruits...

Guess the height of this banana ?

It's raining fruits in here.

A unique presentation of  various products in each booth

added attraction  whoaah !!

  

Famous Landmarks to Visit while in Kabankalan:

Mag-aso Falls is a 20-minute drive from the city proper. With large mountain as backdrop, Mag-aso Falls releases a smoke-like shower of mist as it cascade down the natural pool with its turquoise green water.
Mag-aso Cave. Situated with the Balicaocao watershed, Mag-aso Cave invites spelunkers for real adventure and rewarding challenge in cave exploration. The cave spans 436.54 meters long and 149.29 meters deep, it is identified as one of the deepest caves in the country.
Balicaocao Highland Resort. Gently nestled on the hill more 500 feet above sea level, Balicaocao offers perfect ambiance for leisure while taking a breathtaking view and panorama of the coastal towns of southern Negros, the blue waters of Panay Gulf and the Island of Guimaras. It has two pavilions, four cottages, shed houses, swimming pool and cooking area perfect for family picnics.
Old Muscovado Mills – spread around the territory are haciendas of the landed gentry who used to control the large sugarcane plantations. Pre-war implements and farm tools can still be found in these haciendas.
Gabaldon Buildings was constructed during the American educational system. They now house  the public elementary schools. Named after its illustrious son Senator Esteban R. Abada, ERAMs (East/West) have already produced men and women who are now in the helm of government.
Carol-an Valley. Homeland of the indigenous people ruled by its legendary chief Manyabog whose death led to the infamous tribal suicide.
Udlom Cave in Barangay Tampalon can be reach in an hour walk. It lies hidden amidst huge boulders.
Lion’s Arch greets visitors at the doorway of the Poblacion which replicates the main trunk of the “bangkal tree”.
Freedom Fighter Shrine is a fitting memorial for the brave WW II soldiers. Constructed by the Veterans Federation of the Philippines-Kabankalan Chapter.

Festivals

Sinulog, the Kabankalan City version of the world famous “Ati-Atihan” indulged in by our ancestors, is celebrated on the third week of January. The search for Sinulog Queen highlights the festivities.
Traditional town fiesta is held on the third week of March, marking the city’s foundation day.
The month of May marks the religious festivity called “Santacruzan”, it is when the conversion of King Constantine and St. Helena’s founding of the Holy Cross are re-enacted.
Udyakan sa Kabankalan. A pre-Sinulog presentation of its history, culture and development through songs, dances and drama.

How to Get there:

Kabankalan is less than two hours drive south of Bacolod city by private car while public utility vehicles like Ceres buses reach the place in about two hours. The city, which serves as the center of economic activities in southern Negros, is also the take-off point for various destinations down south, and links the province to Dumaguete City, capital of nearby Negros Oriental via Kabankalan-Mabinay.