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Of
all
figures
in
the
history
of
Negros
Island,
the
Babaylan
is
the
most
colorful
and
enduring.
The
Babaylan
is
a
doctor,
herbalist,
artist,
medium,
adviser,
agriculturist
and
more,
all
rolled
in
one
very
interesting
character.
He
is
the
keeper
of
rituals and
spirit
agents
in
normal
world.
He
inspires
awe
and
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The
babaylan
Festival
was
conceived
to
highlight
a
unique
brand
of
Filipino
heritage,
one
that
dates
back
to
the
pre-Spanish
period.
This
festival
aims
to
rediscover
the
region’s
indigenous
music,
literature,
dances,
rituals
and
other
artistic
endeavors. |
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This
commemorates
the
ingenuity
of
Bagonhons.
This
is
exemplified
by
the
action
of
General
Juan
Araneta
when
he
bluff
the
Spaniards
by
using
fake
cannons
and
arms
and
won
freedom
for
the
Negrenses
In
commemoration
of
that
creative
endeavor we
today
continuously
prove
that
we
can
be
creative
and
original
in
our
approaches
to
life. |
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The
Bago
City
Government
celebrates
that
event
with
gleeful
reminiscence
and
pride
for
a
great
General
and
his
gallant
men
from
this
City
who
armed
with
courage
and
ingenuity
played
a
great
role
in
the
history
of
Negros.
Spanish
authorities
in
Bacolod
capitulated
after
seeing
advancing
troops
armed
with
rifles
and
cannons
which
were
actually
nipa
stalks
and
rolled
sawali
mats
painted
black.
Al
Cinco
de
Noviembre
showcases
not
only
the
courage
and
gallantry
but
also
the
creativity and
ingenuity
of
the
Bagonhons. November
5
has
been
declared
a
holiday
in
Negros
Occidental
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Bago
City
was
founded
on
June
24,
1575
falling
on
the
Feast
Day
of
St.
John
the
Baptist,
the
Patron
saint
of
the
city. |
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In
commemoration
of
this
historic
and
religious
event,
the
City
Government
sponsors
various
activities
such
as
the
Balsa
Race
which
takes
off
at
Brgy.
Atipulan
and
finishes
in
Bantayan
Boulevard,
Brgy.
Poblacion,
a
good
16
kms.
distance,
a
Sand
Sculpture
Competition
at the
Bantayan
Boulevard
is
also
promoted
on
this
day. |
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The
St.
John
the
Baptist
Parish
also
has
activities
that
draw
both
Catholic
and
non-Catholic
devotees
and
spectators. |
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