BACOLOD CITY BACOLAODIAT FESTIVAL SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

 Bacolod City Bacolaodiat Festival Schedule of Activities

BACOLAODIAT FESTIVAL SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES | BACOLOD CITY

 

Bacolod City, known for its warm smiles and rich cultural heritage, hosts an annual extravaganza that beautifully intertwines Filipino and Chinese traditions – the Bacolaodiat Festival. As the festival coincides with the Chinese New Year, the city comes alive with vibrant colors, rhythmic beats, and a palpable sense of unity.

While the Bacolaodiat Festival may be considered relatively young in the cultural calendar of Bacolod City, it has swiftly become a magnetic force, drawing in tourists from various corners of the Philippines. This celebration, blending the essence of the Filipino-Chinese community, promises a unique and unforgettable experience for both locals and visitors alike.

 

 

How to get to Bacolod City for the Bacolaodiat Festival

By plane

Bacolod’s primary gateway, the Bacolod-Silay International Airport, is conveniently situated in the City of Silay, just a short drive from Bacolod City. This modern airport ensures seamless connectivity to the three cities through reputable local airlines such as Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific.

Bacolod City Bacolaodiat Festival Schedule of Activities

 

Upon arrival, passengers seeking additional guidance or informative resources can avail themselves of the services provided by the Department of Tourism and the Local Government. A dedicated desk in the arrivals area serves as a hub for free maps and valuable information, offering a warm welcome to those eager to explore Bacolod and its surroundings.

Navigating through the post-arrival process is made hassle-free for travelers. In the arrivals area, hotels, resorts, and car rental companies have conveniently placed kiosks. Here, visitors can effortlessly secure accommodations or transportation services, streamlining their journey from the airport to their chosen destination. This thoughtful arrangement ensures that arriving passengers can smoothly transition from the airport to their hotel rooms without unnecessary complexities.

 

Bacolod City Bacolaodiat Festival Schedule of Activities

Traveling to Bacolod is a seamless and straightforward experience, particularly when opting for bus or boat transportation.

By Bus:

Getting to Bacolod by bus within the province is a convenient option, facilitated by the reliable services of Ceres Liner. There are two main terminals in Bacolod, both efficiently operated and owned by Ceres Liner:

1. Ceres Southbound Terminal (Ceres South Terminal):
   • Location: Luzuriaga St.
   • Contact: +63-34-4460681/4460686.
   • This terminal handles buses traveling to and from Dumaguete (via Mabinay).
   • Air-conditioned buses to Dumaguete are available at approximately 7 hours.
2. Ceres Northbound Terminal (Ceres North Terminal):
   • Location: Lopez Jaena St. (From China Bank, the entrance to Lopez Jaena St. is visible; walk towards the street to find the terminal).
   • Contact: +63-34-4334993.
   • Buses departing for and arriving from various destinations such as Cebu (via Toledo or Tabuelan), San Carlos (via Don Salvador Benedicto), Bayawan (via Cauayan and Sipalay), and Kanlaon City (via La Carlota, La Castellana, Moises Padilla).

Ceres Liner, with its main office at Ceres Rd., Barangay Mansilingan, ensures comprehensive coverage with daily services to and from various locations, including Escalante, San Carlos, Hinoba-an, Don Salvador Benedicto, Canlaon, Culipapa, Bayawan, Binalbagan, Toledo City, Zamboanga City, Cebu City, Dumaguete, Kabankalan, Cadiz, and more. The two terminals in Bacolod, South and North Terminal, facilitate smooth travel within Negros Island.

  

Bacolod City Bacolaodiat Festival Schedule of Activities

By Boat:

For those preferring a maritime adventure, Bacolod Seaport or Bredco Port is the gateway for inter-regional trips. Major destinations such as Manila and Iloilo are serviced regularly.

• Ocean Jet :
  • Offers efficient sea travel options.
• Weesam Express (Bredco Port):
  • Ticketing offices are conveniently located at Bredco Port.
• Supercat:
  • Ticketing offices are also situated at Bredco Port.

For those coming from Cagayan De Oro City, Manila, and Zamboanga City, routes are available through 2Go Travel, providing comprehensive travel solutions to and from these cities. With Bacolod’s strategic seaport facilities, accessing neighboring regions becomes a breeze.

 

 

 

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Bacolod City Bacolaodiat Festival Schedule of Activities

BACOLAODIAT FESTIVAL SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES | BACOLOD CITY

 

 Bacoladiat Festival is set on January 31 to February 2, 2020. Please standby for the schedule of events.

 Bacolaodiat Festival in Bacolod City’s celebration of the  Chinese New Year. While Bacolaodiat Festival is relatively a young festival in Bacolod City, it is already attracting various tourists from different parts of the country. Below is the list of events for the festival. We also outlined basic information for those who would visit Bacolod City during the festivities.

Bacolod City Bacolaodiat Festival Schedule of Activities

How to get to Bacolod City for the Bacolaodiat Festival

By plane

Bacolod’s airport is located in the City of Silay a few minutes away from Bacolod City. The  Bacolod-Silay International Airport is connected to the three cities by local airlines Philippine Airlines, and  Cebu Pacific.F or arriving passengers who want supplemental guides to the city or free maps, Department of Tourism and the Local Government has a desk in the arrivals area where you can grab free maps or have a dose of information from the people over the desk. Hotels,

For arriving passengers who want supplemental guides to the city or free maps, the Department of Tourism and the Local Government has a desk in the arrivals area where you can grab free maps or have a dose of information from the people over the desk. Hotels, resorts, and car rental companies have kiosks in the arrival areas where you can easily book a room and just head to your hotel room without any hassle.

 

Bacolod City Bacolaodiat Festival Schedule of Activities

There are vans leaving for the airport at SM City Bacolod, Bacolod Provincial Hospital, Old Bacolod Airport and Victoria Arcade/Lopue’s East/SaveMore Supermarket, the regular fare per person is 150.

By bus

Getting to Bacolod by bus from elsewhere in the province is smooth and easy.

There are two major terminals in Bacolod, both operated, owned and used by Ceres Liner.

• Ceres Southbound Terminal (Ceres South Terminal), Luzuriaga St, ☎ +63-34-4460681/4460686. Buses departing for and arriving from Dumaguete(via Mabinay) arrive and depart in this terminal. Air-conditioned bus to Dumaguete is 349P (Nov 2015) and takes almost 7 hours  

• Ceres Northbound Terminal (Ceres North Terminal), Lopez Jaena St (From China Bank you will already see the entrance of Lopez Jaena St., walk to the street and you will see the Terminal), ☎ +63-34-4334993. Buses departing for and arriving from Cebu(via Toledo or Tabuelan), San Carlos(via Don Salvador Benedicto), Bayawan(via Cauayan and Sipalay) and Kanlaon City(via La Carlota, La Castellana, Moises Padilla).
• Ceres Liner, Ceres Rd., Barangay Mansilingan, ☎ Main office:+63-34-4460681/4460686, North Terminal:+63-34-4334993, South Terminal:+63-34-4342387 (fax:+63-34-4460636). Provides RoRo services and provides daily services to and from Escalante, San Carlos, Hinoba-an, Don Salvador Benedicto, Canlaon, Culipapa, Bayawan, Binalbagan, Toledo City, Zamboanga City, Cebu City, Dumaguete, Kabankalan, Cadiz, they have 2 terminals in Bacolod, South and North Terminal. Trips within the Negros island costs from about ₱80-₱300 depending on the distance of your destination trips outside Negros Island using the RoRo service costs from ₱250-₱400.

By boat

Bacolod Seaport or Bredco Port serves inter-regional trips from major destinations such as Manila and Iloilo. Iloilo seaport is just 45 minutes from Bacolod and is one of the easiest to access because every hour there’s a trip.

• Ocean Jet, (marketing@oceanjet.net)
• Weesam Express, Bredco Port. Ticketing offices are located at Bredco Port. Economy Class (One way) = ₱370, (Vice Verse) ₱400, First Class (Vice Versa) = ₱440.  
• Supercat, . Ticketing offices are located at Bredco Port

Cagayan De Oro City, Manila, Zamboanga City, routes are available. By 2Go travel serve routes to and from these cities.

  

Bacolod City Bacolaodiat Festival Schedule of Activities

 

 

Bacolod City Bacolaodiat Festival Schedule of Activities

Must Read:

• Bacolod City Travel Guide
• Where to eat When in Bacolod City
• List of Hotels and Resorts in Bacolod City
• PERTH PARADISE RESORT, SIPALAY
• SUYAC ISLAND MANGROVE ECO-PARK
• LAGUERTA HOME OF THE VINTAGE GLASSES MUSEUM
• HIGANTES FESTIVAL SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES | ANGONO, RIZAL
• HUGYAW KANSILAY FESTIVAL SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
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• MANGGAHAN FESTIVAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
• PAHIYAS FESTIVAL SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
• KAAMULAN FESTIVAL SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
• MAGAYON FESTIVAL SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

Bacolod City Bacolaodiat Festival Schedule of Activities