Today, April 8, is the official opening of the Panaad sa Negros Festival and we already made the rounds. The 19 towns and 13 cities of Negros Occidental have exhibits at the festival.
Avocado, Mango and Singkamas
This photo was taken at the exhibit of my wife’s hometown in Negros Occidental. Singkamas is also referred to a jicama and Mexican turnip.
Calabasa Squash
The first day of the Panaad Festival features the local fruits, vegetables and livestock. By sundown, the Festival will be in full swing with the pulsating beat of music.
Cabbage
A prize pig! Unique coloring.
Carabao
The carabao is the National Animal of the Philippines. Locals also refer to the carabao as a buffalo and foreigners often refer to them as water buffalo.
A prize goat! This is not your typical local goat but what is referred to as a hybrid, of Nubian stock.
Brahman Cattle
The Brahman Cattle on exhibit today are from Sagay City.
Arrival of Lechon Baboy
It is lunch time! A festival is never complete without lechon baboy, which is roast pig.
This is my first post about Panaad Festival 2013 and we still have six more days of festival to go. More later!
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Thank you for dropping by and liking my blog, Malou.
Have a great day!
~ Gary ~
Wish I was there!
Hi Larry,
It would be great if you were here!
Have a great day.
~ Gary ~
Great post! I will be there on Saturday with my friend Guido Nijssen and we will do a cooking demonstration!
Hey Martin, where and what time will you be giving the cooking demonstration on Saturday at Panaad? Thank you for your compliments.
Thank you, Sha, for dropping by and liking my blog.
Have a great day!
~ Gary ~