It is called the Paris of Negros because of its charm, heritage, and being home to famous artisans and artists, according to an article at Reader's Digest I read when I was in grade school.
Well, Reader's Digest forgot to mention that, more than just a treasure of heritage homes and culture, for me, Silay City is my center of gastronomic delights on the Negros island here in the Philippines!
From fresh lumpia to panara, to dulce gatas and Monsignor Gaston's adobong milyonaryo! One lunch break or an afternoon wouldn't be enough to squeeze in these culinary treasures into one enjoyable meal time! That's why during the City's festivities, there's Kaon Ta Festival at the Balay Negrense grounds along the Cinco de Noviembre Street every June during the Kansilayan days. If it were not for this awful pandemic, I would have been there again myself!😃
Photographs of well-preserved heritage homes you'd see online couldn't even compare to the festival of flavors on your palate when you savor the native delicacies from recipes of old Silaynon families. And the one stop you can enjoy these goodies is El Ideal Restaurant which is just about five minutes from the Bacolod-Silay Airport. Whether you're arriving or departing from that airport, an enjoyable visit to El Ideal is a must!😄
On June 12 every year, Silay City celebrates the anniversary of its being declared a Chartered City, and it is one of the top 25 tourist destinations in the Philippines with its role as a center for the arts, culture, and ecotourism in this part of the country.
And to bring color, fun, and artistry to the streets of Silay City, the Kansilayan Festival holds its street dancing and arena competition, where creativity and showmanship of local Silaynon performers entertain and impress locals and tourists alike.
I am glad I was able to enjoy the street dancing competition last year. But with positivity and prayers, we will all celebrate the Kansilayan Festival again once this pandemic blows over.
These photographs remind me how fun it was, even under the heat of the noontime sun.😎
See you next time, Silay!😍
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