Valencia is currently having a new event, Chada! Valencia, an Eco-Tourism function for the old fogies here. They have many stalls set up by the local farms, and there are many plants/herbs as well as ornamental plants available, including such things as Jalapeno, Coriander, Celery, Strawberries and fruit trees just to name a few.
Yesterday they had Ligiron races. A Ligiron is a small wooden or bamboo cart that was used by the farmers in years past. Now, a popular sport up here is to ride/race them as scooters.
For anyone thinking of coming up, be advised that the roads are a mess. Both the Dumaguete/Valencia highway AND the Bacong/Valencia road are experiencing massive construction. The best roads to Valencia are currently the Palinpinon road and the Banilad/Cantile E road. There is an article on the Chada festivities here DAILY STAR: Negros Oriental The Mouse is currently working on a schedule of events which she will post when she gets done. Larry
Valencia schedule of events May 2014 May 1 – Opening of food, products (Agri and Furniture), Plants and Art Exhibit (Open for the whole month) May 4 - (9:00 AM) - Launching of Ligiron Race (A post earth day celebration) and Cliniquing, Ribbon cutting (Booths) & Flying of balloons (6:00 PM) - Mass - Opening Salvo and fireworks - Opening Program May 7 - Lecture on Papsmear May 11 - Cultural show (Municipal Plaza) May 18 (7:00 PM) - Lingaw- lingaw sa Valencia Plaza May 24 - Tejeros night – A night of music and fun May 25 - (9:00 AM) – Duathon (Marathon and Bike) - (7:00 PM) – Chada! Valencia (Night) “A Talents Showcase and Valencia Video Presentaiuon” May 28 – (7:30 AM) - International Women Health Day Papsmear proper (Valencia Health Center) May 31 – (4:00 PM)- Santa Cruzan, Flores De Mayo Culmination and Halad Sayaw “ A Procession of our Patron Saint” (8:00 PM) – Live band and fireworks Note; Sorry it's vague, it is all we were supplied with. Will updated if I learn more.
