Bacólod Heritage Watch - Page 7

Christendom · April 3rd, 2008, 09:43 AM

April 3, 2008
Balay Kalinungan

It seems like only yesterday when Balay Kalinungan opened its doors in 1991, to serve the students of La Salle and other groups who needed a place for their retreats, seminars and other activities.

The place was so well run that, before long, even government workers and other entities availed of its services for their conferences and mini-conventions. At that time the Balay Kalinungan Negros Foundation headed by Cecilia Lopez, was operating the facility.

This year the time had come to turn over the operations of the facility to the University of St La Salle. The formal Turnover and Acceptance rites were held at the Sanctuario de La Salle during an elegant dinner attended by specially invited guests. The ceremonies began with the Opening Prayer song and Pambansang Awit by the awesome USLS Chorale. China Gallaga welcomed the guests and gave the Remarks of Circumstance.

Everyone enjoyed the superb dinner which was a culinary feast that had the diners coming back for seconds. On hand to entertain the guests were the USLS Chorale and special numbers performed by the youths of Bahay Pagasa. Listening to their musical performance, it was hard to believe that these youths were formerly troubled youngsters who are now being rehabilitated at the Bahay Pag-asa.

Dory Ledesma read the Turnover resolution while Bro. Ray Suplido FSC, gave the response. This was followed by the Unveiling of the Markers and the distribution of the Plaques of Appreciation. The closing remarks by Bro. Gus Boquer was filled with nostalgia about the good old days and the wonderful friends who showed they truly cared and who helped with the Balay Kalinungan. His remarks touched the hearts of many who were there.*

Christendom · April 12th, 2008, 09:49 AM

April 12, 2008
National dance congress in Bacolod

SESSIONS on festival management and creative movement await participants to the 16th national dance congress and the "araw ng sayaw" (Philippine celebration of international dance day) from April 27 to 29 at the Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod gymnasium and Panaad Stadium, respectively.

Intended for dance educators, choreographers of local government units (LGUs), tourism officers and festival organizers, the congress has identified three objectives: defining the significance of festivals and street dancing in community development, defining the contribution of street dance to the development of dance in the Philippines and crafting guidelines to redirect festivals towards a culture-based celebration.

Topics on festival management include publicity and promotion, economic/tourism value of the festivals, community involvement/collaboration and festival as showcase of local culture.

Key speakers from the Kalibo's Ati-Atihan ('Festival and Street Dance, the Beginning'), Iloilo's Dinagyang, Bacolod's Masskara and Negros Oriental's Buglasan ('Sharing Experiences on Street Dances of the Visayan Festivals') are also slated. Other topics include LGU/institutional support for festival, planning and organizing a festival: cultural/aesthetic value of street dance and concept/theme building for festivals, costumes and props, music, keeping the festival creative and exciting and festivals and the development of dance in the Philippines.

Choreographers, on the other hand, would undergo sessions on creative movement to culminate with a showcase. The congress will end with a session on synthesis/areas for policy consideration. A special session on grants and other assistance program of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) would also be held.

Keynote speaker for the congress opening ceremonies is Ricky de Ungria, head of the NCAA sub-commission on the arts. Shirley Halili-Cruz, NCCA dance committee chair and congress over-all project and artistic director, will give the rationale of the congress.

The dance congress and "araw ng sayaw" is a flagship project of the NCAA dance committee in partnership with Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod, the provincial government of Negros Occidental, the city government of Bacolod and Negros Island Tourism Inc.

Theme is "Festivals: A celebration of the Filipino bayanihan" with sub-theme "A discourse on the Visayan festivals."

Registration fee is P500. Package rate to include pension or hotel accommodation, meals and snacks may be coursed to Oliver Dondonay at 433-8343. Hard copies of invitation letter are now available at the local secretariat office, Office of Vice President for Student Affairs at CSA-B. For confirmation of attendance, fax to Francis de los Santos of NCCA at (02) 527-2198/522-2084 or to Novy Radislao at (034) 434-5365. Contact 434-2471 local 106 or 40 for inquiries.

Christendom · April 19th, 2008, 10:46 AM

April 19, 2008
Bacoleño artist sets 33rd solo exhibition

Bacoleño artist Charlie Co paints what he called “Visual Diary”, regarding what he sees and feels, depicting any space and time, in his 33rd solo exhibition entitled “Time + Space” at the Alliance Francaise de Manille’s Total Gallery April 21, a press release from organizers said.

Co shows a collection of nine works done from 2002 to 2008, of his interpretations of events that happened during this period.

Known for his vivid colors, Co tells his stories into canvass with his own style. Collectively, his works emit powerful imagery that can provoke the viewers’ minds to think and beckon them to see the world as he sees it, the press release said.

Co, a founding member of the Black Artists in Asia, is from Bacolod, where he lives and works. He was a CCP Thirteen Artists awardee in 1990, and has represented the Philippines in the Sao Paolo Biennial and the Asia Pacific Triennial in Australia in 1996.

He is presently represented by Osage Gallery of Hong Kong and has held exhibitions in its galleries in Beijing, China, Hong Kong and Singapore, the press release said.

Artists’ reception will be at the Alliance Française de Manille’s Total Gallery on Monday, and cocktails will be served at 6:30 pm.

Exhibit ends May 9. For high resolution images of the artworks and more details about the said exhibit, interested parties may call Olivier Dintinger (AFM Director) or Earl Parco (Cultural-PR Officer) at Tel. Nos. 895-7441 and 895-7585, or email to odintinger@alliance.ph or cultural@alliance.ph, the press release added.*

Christendom · April 23rd, 2008, 10:22 AM

ATTRACTION...features in visayandailystar.com today...The ruins of the Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson mansion in Talisay City is becoming a tourist attraction.

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from capitol to museum
Negros Occidental Provincial Capitol

(Photo courtesy by IsraelG)

Negros Museum

***Animo*** · April 23rd, 2008, 09:08 PM

Do you guys have more of those Church style of the Sacred Heart? It looks like a typical French-Indochina design.

suplado · April 26th, 2008, 01:15 PM

its been three years that i never been home, I missed Negros and my home town Sagay City. http://www.supladoonline.com/mambuka...os-occidental/ i am happy about the post here it brings back memories...

bacolodchamp · April 26th, 2008, 01:32 PM

welcome suplado.

sounds awkward. how do i welcome a suplado...anyway, that's the same i felt when i found this thread. i'm away from home but i feel at home. please feel free to write down your feelings about our home province. it brings back good ol' memories...

neyoneyo80 · April 27th, 2008, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zyanz

ATTRACTION...features in visayandailystar.com today...The ruins of the Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson mansion in Talisay City is becoming a tourist attraction.

any plans to rebuild this building? very nice architecture

kyle@1008 · April 28th, 2008, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle@1008

ito pa let me add Silay City...

and this one Hacienda Rosalia , Manapla (north of silay)

repost

Pinoy_ako · April 29th, 2008, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neyoneyo80

any plans to rebuild this building? very nice architecture

Some structures are better off if they are left as ruins. Examples are Acropolis and St Paul's in Macao. In the Philippines, the best ruins are in Corregidor. Dingras church was formerly an outstanding ruins, according to a Mr. Galvan, until it was roofed over. Mr. Galvan also commented that the greatest threat to ruins in the Philippines is the tendency to "beautify" by rebuilding.

suplado · April 29th, 2008, 09:30 AM

wow new photos of silay... http://www.supladoonline.com/silay-travel-to-the-past/ hope i could include it here

Christendom · April 29th, 2008, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suplado

its been three years that i never been home, I missed Negros and my home town Sagay City. http://www.supladoonline.com/mambuka...os-occidental/ i am happy about the post here it brings back memories...

glad you join here bro,,,welcome here new baby...

pls visit the other threads of bacolod on the other sub-forum:

Bacolod main thread: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/forumdisplay.php?f=876

Bacolod infrastructure thread: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/forumdisplay.php?f=585

Bacolod Projects and Constructions
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showth...498622&page=47

enjoy

Wonderboy · April 29th, 2008, 11:06 AM

I was in Bacolod last week for the 8th Iyas Creative Writing Workshop and had the opportunity to visit Talisay and Silay City. Most of the old houses are still intact and I especially liked the Gaston House as well as "The Ruins --- Ledesma-Lacson house."

I plan to go back hopefully later this year, as I wasn't able to see all the houses in Silay. I'm sure I missed some other houses and I would like to eat at El Ideal Restaurant.

suplado · April 30th, 2008, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zyanz

glad you join here bro,,,welcome here new baby...

pls visit the other threads of bacolod on the other sub-forum:

Bacolod main thread: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/forumdisplay.php?f=876

Bacolod infrastructure thread: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/forumdisplay.php?f=585

Bacolod Projects and Constructions
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showth...498622&page=47

enjoy

Thank you Bro, I have plans to write more articles about Negros Occidetal, My beloved place http://supladoonline.com and our life there during college in SAG AG and in Bacolod http://blog.sultanboys.com I greatly appreciate your info.

kyle@1008 · April 30th, 2008, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wonderboy

I was in Bacolod last week for the 8th Iyas Creative Writing Workshop and had the opportunity to visit Talisay and Silay City. Most of the old houses are still intact and I especially liked the Gaston House as well as "The Ruins --- Ledesma-Lacson house."

I plan to go back hopefully later this year, as I wasn't able to see all the houses in Silay. I'm sure I missed some other houses and I would like to eat at El Ideal Restaurant.

ay bakit di mo sinabi?? I was a former student of the negros summer workshops which worked in tandem with IYAS, we could have had met,...oh no wait may sakit nga pala ako last week... text or PM me when you get back

Christendom · April 30th, 2008, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suplado

Thank you Bro, I have plans to write more articles about Negros Occidetal, My beloved place http://supladoonline.com and our life there during college in SAG AG and in Bacolod http://blog.sultanboys.com I greatly appreciate your info.

nice way of response naman yan bro at hindi suplado,,,

...and nice supladoonline.com website also you've made...regards

suplado · May 1st, 2008, 02:58 PM

Pls help, I need beautiful photos of L'fisher Hotel for my latest post http://www.supladoonline.com/l%e2%80...stone-moments/ thanks, yawan ko pangita d sa forum....tani may ara lang.

Wonderboy · May 2nd, 2008, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle@1008

ay bakit di mo sinabi?? I was a former student of the negros summer workshops which worked in tandem with IYAS, we could have had met,...oh no wait may sakit nga pala ako last week... text or PM me when you get back

Yup, will definitely go back to Bacolod 3rd quarter of this year. Sabay na rin trip to Iloilo. Wanted to see their built heritage and try their molo and La Paz batchoy. Will keep in touch.

By the way, just realized that I have Bacolod roots. My father grew up in Bacolod and I still have some relatives in the area. My long time Bacolod-based friend happens to be my distant cousin.

Christendom · May 3rd, 2008, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suplado

Pls help, I need beautiful photos of L'fisher Hotel for my latest post http://www.supladoonline.com/l%e2%80...stone-moments/ thanks, yawan ko pangita d sa forum....tani may ara lang.

try to PM SUV111 in bacolod main thread,,,he's one of the bacolod forumer who flooding the amazing pictures in bacolod main thread and other bacolod related threads

suplado · May 3rd, 2008, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zyanz

try to PM SUV111 in bacolod main thread,,,he's one of the bacolod forumer who flooding the amazing pictures in bacolod main thread and other bacolod related threads

Thanks for the Info http://www.supladoonline.com/l%e2%80...stone-moments/

April 3rd, 2008, 09:43 AM	#121
Christendom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,823 Likes (Received): 229	April 3, 2008 Balay Kalinungan It seems like only yesterday when Balay Kalinungan opened its doors in 1991, to serve the students of La Salle and other groups who needed a place for their retreats, seminars and other activities. The place was so well run that, before long, even government workers and other entities availed of its services for their conferences and mini-conventions. At that time the Balay Kalinungan Negros Foundation headed by Cecilia Lopez, was operating the facility. This year the time had come to turn over the operations of the facility to the University of St La Salle. The formal Turnover and Acceptance rites were held at the Sanctuario de La Salle during an elegant dinner attended by specially invited guests. The ceremonies began with the Opening Prayer song and Pambansang Awit by the awesome USLS Chorale. China Gallaga welcomed the guests and gave the Remarks of Circumstance. Everyone enjoyed the superb dinner which was a culinary feast that had the diners coming back for seconds. On hand to entertain the guests were the USLS Chorale and special numbers performed by the youths of Bahay Pagasa. Listening to their musical performance, it was hard to believe that these youths were formerly troubled youngsters who are now being rehabilitated at the Bahay Pag-asa. Dory Ledesma read the Turnover resolution while Bro. Ray Suplido FSC, gave the response. This was followed by the Unveiling of the Markers and the distribution of the Plaques of Appreciation. The closing remarks by Bro. Gus Boquer was filled with nostalgia about the good old days and the wonderful friends who showed they truly cared and who helped with the Balay Kalinungan. His remarks touched the hearts of many who were there.* __________________ for the 1st time since the 1st millennium was approach in Christendom, large masses of people are really in suspense about the impending advent of something unknown which could change their collective fate entirely...man does not know how to be a truly modern man...man invented the story of the Bad Dragon, but if ever there was a bad dragon, IT IS A MAN HIMSELF...here we have the human paradox: man trapped by his extraordinary capacity and achievements, as in a quicksand- the more he uses his power the more he needs it!

April 12th, 2008, 09:49 AM	#122
Christendom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,823 Likes (Received): 229	April 12, 2008 National dance congress in Bacolod SESSIONS on festival management and creative movement await participants to the 16th national dance congress and the "araw ng sayaw" (Philippine celebration of international dance day) from April 27 to 29 at the Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod gymnasium and Panaad Stadium, respectively. Intended for dance educators, choreographers of local government units (LGUs), tourism officers and festival organizers, the congress has identified three objectives: defining the significance of festivals and street dancing in community development, defining the contribution of street dance to the development of dance in the Philippines and crafting guidelines to redirect festivals towards a culture-based celebration. Topics on festival management include publicity and promotion, economic/tourism value of the festivals, community involvement/collaboration and festival as showcase of local culture. Key speakers from the Kalibo's Ati-Atihan ('Festival and Street Dance, the Beginning'), Iloilo's Dinagyang, Bacolod's Masskara and Negros Oriental's Buglasan ('Sharing Experiences on Street Dances of the Visayan Festivals') are also slated. Other topics include LGU/institutional support for festival, planning and organizing a festival: cultural/aesthetic value of street dance and concept/theme building for festivals, costumes and props, music, keeping the festival creative and exciting and festivals and the development of dance in the Philippines. Choreographers, on the other hand, would undergo sessions on creative movement to culminate with a showcase. The congress will end with a session on synthesis/areas for policy consideration. A special session on grants and other assistance program of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) would also be held. Keynote speaker for the congress opening ceremonies is Ricky de Ungria, head of the NCAA sub-commission on the arts. Shirley Halili-Cruz, NCCA dance committee chair and congress over-all project and artistic director, will give the rationale of the congress. The dance congress and "araw ng sayaw" is a flagship project of the NCAA dance committee in partnership with Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod, the provincial government of Negros Occidental, the city government of Bacolod and Negros Island Tourism Inc. Theme is "Festivals: A celebration of the Filipino bayanihan" with sub-theme "A discourse on the Visayan festivals." Registration fee is P500. Package rate to include pension or hotel accommodation, meals and snacks may be coursed to Oliver Dondonay at 433-8343. Hard copies of invitation letter are now available at the local secretariat office, Office of Vice President for Student Affairs at CSA-B. For confirmation of attendance, fax to Francis de los Santos of NCCA at (02) 527-2198/522-2084 or to Novy Radislao at (034) 434-5365. Contact 434-2471 local 106 or 40 for inquiries. __________________ for the 1st time since the 1st millennium was approach in Christendom, large masses of people are really in suspense about the impending advent of something unknown which could change their collective fate entirely...man does not know how to be a truly modern man...man invented the story of the Bad Dragon, but if ever there was a bad dragon, IT IS A MAN HIMSELF...here we have the human paradox: man trapped by his extraordinary capacity and achievements, as in a quicksand- the more he uses his power the more he needs it!

April 19th, 2008, 10:46 AM	#123
Christendom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,823 Likes (Received): 229	April 19, 2008 Bacoleño artist sets 33rd solo exhibition Bacoleño artist Charlie Co paints what he called “Visual Diary”, regarding what he sees and feels, depicting any space and time, in his 33rd solo exhibition entitled “Time + Space” at the Alliance Francaise de Manille’s Total Gallery April 21, a press release from organizers said. Co shows a collection of nine works done from 2002 to 2008, of his interpretations of events that happened during this period. Known for his vivid colors, Co tells his stories into canvass with his own style. Collectively, his works emit powerful imagery that can provoke the viewers’ minds to think and beckon them to see the world as he sees it, the press release said. Co, a founding member of the Black Artists in Asia, is from Bacolod, where he lives and works. He was a CCP Thirteen Artists awardee in 1990, and has represented the Philippines in the Sao Paolo Biennial and the Asia Pacific Triennial in Australia in 1996. He is presently represented by Osage Gallery of Hong Kong and has held exhibitions in its galleries in Beijing, China, Hong Kong and Singapore, the press release said. Artists’ reception will be at the Alliance Française de Manille’s Total Gallery on Monday, and cocktails will be served at 6:30 pm. Exhibit ends May 9. For high resolution images of the artworks and more details about the said exhibit, interested parties may call Olivier Dintinger (AFM Director) or Earl Parco (Cultural-PR Officer) at Tel. Nos. 895-7441 and 895-7585, or email to odintinger@alliance.ph or cultural@alliance.ph, the press release added.* __________________ for the 1st time since the 1st millennium was approach in Christendom, large masses of people are really in suspense about the impending advent of something unknown which could change their collective fate entirely...man does not know how to be a truly modern man...man invented the story of the Bad Dragon, but if ever there was a bad dragon, IT IS A MAN HIMSELF...here we have the human paradox: man trapped by his extraordinary capacity and achievements, as in a quicksand- the more he uses his power the more he needs it!

April 23rd, 2008, 10:22 AM	#124
Christendom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,823 Likes (Received): 229	ATTRACTION...features in visayandailystar.com today...The ruins of the Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson mansion in Talisay City is becoming a tourist attraction. ********************************************* from capitol to museum Negros Occidental Provincial Capitol (Photo courtesy by IsraelG) Negros Museum __________________ for the 1st time since the 1st millennium was approach in Christendom**, large masses of people are really in suspense about the impending advent of something unknown which could change their collective fate entirely...man does not know how to be a truly modern man...man invented the story of the Bad Dragon, but if ever there was a bad dragon, IT IS A MAN HIMSELF...here we have the human paradox: man trapped by his extraordinary capacity and achievements, as in a quicksand- the more he uses his power the more he needs it!

April 29th, 2008, 09:30 AM	#131
suplado Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7 Likes (Received): 0	Silay - travel to the Past wow new photos of silay... http://www.supladoonline.com/silay-travel-to-the-past/ hope i could include it here

April 23rd, 2008, 09:08 PM	#125
*Animo* I'm Watching You Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 9,463 Likes (Received): 92	Do you guys have more of those Church style of the Sacred Heart? It looks like a typical French-Indochina design.

April 26th, 2008, 01:15 PM	#126
suplado Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7 Likes (Received): 0	its been three years that i never been home, I missed Negros and my home town Sagay City. http://www.supladoonline.com/mambuka...os-occidental/ i am happy about the post here it brings back memories...

April 26th, 2008, 01:32 PM	#127
bacolodchamp Bacolod On My Mind Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,295 Likes (Received): 1192	welcome suplado. sounds awkward. how do i welcome a suplado...anyway, that's the same i felt when i found this thread. i'm away from home but i feel at home. please feel free to write down your feelings about our home province. it brings back good ol' memories...

April 29th, 2008, 11:06 AM	#133
Wonderboy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Manila Posts: 2,187 Likes (Received): 0	I was in Bacolod last week for the 8th Iyas Creative Writing Workshop and had the opportunity to visit Talisay and Silay City. Most of the old houses are still intact and I especially liked the Gaston House as well as "The Ruins --- Ledesma-Lacson house." I plan to go back hopefully later this year, as I wasn't able to see all the houses in Silay. I'm sure I missed some other houses and I would like to eat at El Ideal Restaurant. __________________ When you wait patiently, the universe may want to overturn matters and drop what you desire on your lap. - Gilda Cordero Fernando

May 1st, 2008, 02:58 PM	#137
suplado Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7 Likes (Received): 0	Pls help, I need beautiful photos of L'fisher Hotel for my latest post http://www.supladoonline.com/l%e2%80...stone-moments/ thanks, yawan ko pangita d sa forum....tani may ara lang.

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