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Bayawan City: The Agricultural Capital of Negros Oriental

Bayawan City: The Agricultural Capital of Negros Oriental

Bayawan City known as the Rising City of the south is a first class component City in the third Congregational district of the Province of Negros Oriental. Bayawan is located about 100 kilometers (62 mi) from Dumaguete City. You can ride a regular bus which is available daily.  It is a two-hour drive from Dumaguete City. Bayawan is the biggest City with the largest land area in the province of Negros Oriental. Bayawan is known to be abundant in their harvest so they always need to use the Scarecrow or “Tawo-Tawo”, and it had really help the farmers for several years now.

History about Bayawan

There is a story about the name Bayawan. It happened one Sunday morning when a tragedy occurred. As the Spaniards conquered this place, one hostile “maghat” (Spanish missionary) came into a ceremony when a priest hoisted the Holy Host as an act of consecration. The “maghat” killed the priest by throwing a lance on the priest. And so this story answers the question on how Bayawan got its name. “Bayaw” means to hoist. Bayawan used to be known as Tolong Nuevo which is established by the Spanish Missionaries. As part of this area is now known the Municipality of Santa Catalina. Bayawan finally became a city on the year 2000 December 24.

Welcome to Bayawan City

About Bayawan City

Bayawan is not only known as the Agricultural Capital of Negros Oriental but also it is known as the rice granary of the south of Negros. At the same time, in line with agriculture, the farmers planted coconut, corn and sugar canes and other crops which is really abundant every year.

The “Tawo-Tawo” Festival (Scarecrow Festival)

The Tawo-Tawo festival parade

The scarecrow is used to protect their harvest in the farm. In thanksgiving, this is used as a portrait the rich culture and history of Bayawan City. The people will always be excited to look forward to this event as the people would look up to tawo-tawo, the scarecrow that scares those “maya” birds away. These birds feed on the grains of rice, which can affect the entire farm and yield. As the people are happy of the abundance of harvest, this festival is created and formed as a thanksgiving event. The there would be dancers who would wear outfits representing farmers, scarecrows, carabaos and maya birds. They would do a parade and dance in the streets. The choreography of the dance is the movements in the events of the farm.

What to look forward to in Bayawan City

1. The Boulevard

Bayawan City is the longest boulevard in the entire Philippines. It is about 3 kilometers long. Locals come here to jog and walk around.

Bayawan Boulevard

1. The beautiful Sunrise and Sunset

Bayawan City has the most awesome view of the sunset and sunrise.

The Bayawan Sunset

1. Niludhan Falls

This is considered as the one of the pride of Negros Oriental. Be amazed by the amazing creations of our creator.

Niludhan Falls

1. Habhaban Cave and Underground Waterfalls- Bayawan City

If you want to experience hard core caving, this is really a good place for you.

Habhaban Cave

1. Peaceful and Quite lifestyle

Do you want to experience a quite life away from noise? Then you should visit this place and witness how peaceful this place is.

Bayawan rice fields

Here is video of the tawo-tawo festival of Bayawan City