Buglasan Festival

Buglasan Festival in the Philippines 

    One of the most anticipated celebrations in Negros Oriental is the Buglasan Festival, sometimes referred to as "The Festival of Festivals." The province's capital, Dumaguete City, celebrates it in the middle of October.

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The annual Buglasan Festival is held in Dumaguete City, Philippines. The word "buglas" is derived from the Cebuano word "buglas," which means "to burst forth." It honors the city's rich history and culture while also remembering its founding.

The festival honors the city's nautical history by presenting customary boat races, ethnic dances, and locally made goods and crafts. It keeps Dumaguete City's cultural character intact, encourages tourism, and strengthens community ties.

The 1994 inclusion of the Buglasan Festival in the national tourism calendar was one significant historical event. This acknowledgment raised the festival's profile and aided in its development into a popular tourist destination.

Location and Origin

According to some historical documents, a man by the name of Diego Lope Provedano drew a map of Negros in 1572, which included the island of Buglas Insulis. The celebration of Buglasan Festival was created to honor Negros Oriental and its contents.

When the towns, cities, and municipalities of Negros Oriental resolved to come together as one happy Negrense family, the Buglasan Festival was created. The goal of this event was to bring the people of Negros Oriental together while also sharing and exhibiting the many customs and cultures that range from Canlaon City in the north to Bayawa

The show down competition is yearly celebrated and held in the Lamberto Macias Sports & Cultural Complex in Dumaguete, while the street dances are showcased through the streets of National Road, Real Street and occasionally in the Rizal Boulevard. . The fairs and food trades are located in Freedom Park where concert shows and live bands are also played every night.

Throughout its history, it has been exposed to raids by Moro pirates operating at sea. The coastal areas were surrounded by watchtowers, creating a network of defense systems. Among the most well-known is the Dumaguete Belfry, which doubled as a watchtower.

The Buglasan Festival got underway in 1981. The necessity to select delegates to be sent to the Philippine Folk Arts Festival led to its creation. According to a 1999 news article, it had been put on hold for ten years when the Negros Oriental provincial government decided to bring it back.