January 2014 Events in Bacolod City

Here's the schedule of events for January, 2014 in Bacolod City.  Come One, Come All!  Bring your family and friends to Bacolod City, the City of Smiles!

To know more about Batang Pinoy, pls. visit this link. http://bp2012.psc.gov.ph/  

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Bacolod City celebrates the Chinese New Year in cooperation with the Chinese community on January 30 - February 2, 2014.  For details click here .

For details, please contact:

Bacolod City Tourism Office                 Tel. No. (034) 434-6751/708-3066

Bacolod City Public Information Office  Tel. No. (034) 434-9122

For local tours, pls call 0917-3000060 or click  this link  for our tour packages.

Boracay

 It is always a looooong trip going to the island of Boracay.  Especially since I come from Bacolod City, I will have to take a 75-min ferry ride to Iloilo City. Then a 5-hour drive to Caticlan, the jump off point in going to the island of Boracay.  I always love the scenic highway passing thru the province of Antique.  Long coastline, many long bridges, mountain ranges.  I love them!

This was my first time to go to the other side of the island. I was amazed to see the different activities going on there.  Lots of windsurfing, Asian tourists driving the ATVs among other activities.  I was also surprised to see 3-4 storey buildings built along the roadside.

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windsurfers

A man taking a video of ATV riders.

a welcome arch made of bamboo

I think this is more than 4 levels!

This is the famous Puka Beach.  The sand is powder white.  And the water is so blue and so tempting.  Many years ago, when Boracay was not 'discovered' yet, bracelets and necklaces made of puka shells were so popular.  It may have come from this place.

The waters are really so good.  Others would say that the island is not as natural as it is now.  It is part of commercialization and development.  The waters may be affected but it is still an experience you don't wanna miss.

a welcome arch made of bamboo

souvenir shops abound

Carabao island

view  from Shangrila Hotel

trying my hand at paddleboard.  since I can't balance myself when standing, better to sit and paddle away.