What is the purpose of Himayaan festival?
What is the purpose of Himayaan festival?
“Himaya Festival is celebrated in thanksgiving for the gift of cityhood and the prosperity and progress that comes with it,” Mayor Rogelio Raymund Tongson, Jr. said in a press release furnished to DNX.
What is the Festival of Himamaylan?
Himaya
The city celebrates the Himaya-an Festival every April 14–25. Himamaylan became a city on March 5, 2001, through a proclamation by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo under Republic Act No. 9028. It is the only city in the 5th District.
Who is the mayor of Himamaylan City?
Himamaylan City
| Mayor | ROGELIO RAYMUND I. TONGSON, JR. |
|---|---|
| Vice Mayor | JUSTIN DOMINIC S. GATUSLAO |
| Income Class | 3rd |
| No. of Barangays | 19 |
How many barangays are there in Himamaylan City?
19 barangays
Himamaylan City is politically subdivided into 19 barangays.
What province is Bacolod?
Negros Occidental
| Bacolod | |
|---|---|
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Negros Occidental (geographically only) |
| District | Lone district |
What is the postal code of Himamaylan City?
Aguisan, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental, Western Visayas (Region VI) is located in Philippines. Its zip code is 6108.
What is the old name of Bacolod City?
Da-an Banwa
Due to the Muslim raids in 1787, Bacolod was transferred towards the shoreline. The old site was called “Da-an Banwa,” meaning old town. In 1894, by order of Governor General Claveria, through Negros Island Governor Manuel Valdeviseo Morquecho, Bacolod was made the capital of the Province of Negros.
What is the Festival in Bacolod?
MassKara Festival
| MassKara Festival | |
|---|---|
| Genre | carnival, parade, street dancing |
| Dates | fourth Sunday of October |
| Location(s) | Bacolod, Philippines |
| Years active | 1980–2019, 2021-present |
What is the City of Smiles?
Bacolod
MANILA — Bacolod is widely known for its “City of Smiles” tag, which came after the success of the first MassKara Festival in 1980.
What is the culture of Bacolod City?
Customs and Beliefs The culture of Negros Occidental has been heavily influenced by both the Spanish and the later American occupations of the region. The indigenous religion long gave way to Roman Catholicism as the dominant religion. The people of Negros Occidental value hospitality, family, humor and hard work.
What is the significance of the Himalayan Festival?
This cultural festival is known for the performances by various groups from around Himachal Pradesh and sometimes other Himalayan regions as well. The festival is particularly significant as it symbolizes the peace initiative.
When is the Feast of Himamaylan City celebrated?
It has a cave and cottages for excursionists. The feast of Himamaylan City celebrated annually every April 14-25 to honor and praise God for the good harvest and good life endowed to Himamaylanon’s. The highlight of celebration is the merrymaking and streetdancing along the city main roads.
What was the name of the Spanish fort in Himamaylan?
General Pascual Ledesma Y Villasis Monument located at the Gatuslao Park is a tribute to a prominent son of Himamaylan who led the expedition against Korea. Spanish Kota (Fortress) is one of the two Spanish forts in the province, it is a reminder of Himamaylan as the former seat of governance during the Spanish Rule (1795-1849) in Negros Island.
Where to go in Himamaylan City Negros Occidental Festival?
Buenavista Heroes Park is in memory of the gallantry of Himamaylanons who fought against the Japanese invaders during the Second World War. Acapulco Summer Resort has a twin swimming pool nestled amid the mountains of Barangay Mahalang. It has a cave and cottages for excursionists.