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THC 1104 Philippine Tourism Geography and Culture Region 6 – Western Visayas VISAYAS  VISAYAS Visayas is the smallest among the three geographical divisions and it is located in between Luzon and Mindanao. It has a total area of 61,077 sq...

THC 1104 Philippine Tourism Geography and Culture Region 6 – Western Visayas VISAYAS  VISAYAS Visayas is the smallest among the three geographical divisions and it is located in between Luzon and Mindanao. It has a total area of 61,077 square kilometers. It is composed of 5 main islands namely; Samar, Panay, Negros, Cebu and Leyte and has outlying islands of Biliran, Bohol, Guimaras and Siquijor. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA VISAYAS  There are also other famous terrains found in Visayas: these are Chocolate Hills in Bohol, it has more or less 1268 hills Mt. Kanlaon the 9th highest peak in the Philippines. Mt. Madja-as of Panay Island Mt. Cernos del Negros of Negros Island. Visayas Islands also has plains and most of it is sugar VISAYAS cane fields, rice fields and various agricultural products This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA REGION VI WESTERN VISAYAS REGION Regional Capital: Iloilo City Province Capital AKLAN - Kalibo ANTIQUE - San Jose CAPIZ - Roxas City GUIMARAS - Jordan ILOILO - Iloilo City NEGROS ISLAND REGION (NIR) Regional Capital: Bacolod City NEGROS OCCIDENTAL - Bacolod City NEGROS ORIENTAL – Dumaguete City SIQUIJOR - Siquijor VISAYAS REGION VII CENTRAL VISAYAS REGION Regional Capital : Cebu City, Cebu Province Capital BOHOL - Tagbilaran City CEBU - Cebu City VISAYAS  REGION VIII EASTERN VISAYAS REGION Regional Capital : Tacloban City, Leyte Province Capital BILIRAN -Naval EASTERN SAMAR - Borongan NORTHERN SAMAR - Catarman SAMAR ( Western Samar) - Catbalogan City LEYTE - Tacloban City SOUTHERN LEYTE - Maasin City VISAYAS  REGION VI WESTERN VISAYAS REGION Regional Capital: Iloilo City Province Capital AKLAN - Kalibo ANTIQUE - San Jose de Buenavista CAPIZ - Roxas City GUIMARAS - Jordan ILOILO - Iloilo City VISAYAS How to get there By Air: Kalibo International Airport in Aklan is the primary international gateway of the region with regular flights coming from South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China. If one is going to Boracay Island—Caticlan Airport is also an alternative gateway. Iloilo international Airport also has regular flights from Manila, Cebu, Davao, General Santos, Cagayan de Oro, Hong Kong, and Singapore. It is considered as the main gateway to the economic and commercial center of the region, Iloilo City. Bacolod-Silay International Airport is the main gateway of the region from various domestic and international destinations. Similarly, Dumaguete City Airport in Negros Occidental is also and alternative hub for domestic flights from Manila and other key cities in the country. By Sea: The Western Visayas Region is part of the RORO sea and land transport system, also known as the Strong Republic, Nautical Highway. It connects Iloilo City Port, Caticlan Port, New Washington Port, and Roxas City Port to various provinces such as Manila, Zamboanga, General Santos, Cagayan, Cebu, and Bacolod. The provinces of Negros Island are accessible by sea, having regular trips from Manila, Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Palawan, and General Santos. VISAYAS AKLAN The island of Panay was divided into three “sakups” or districts: Irong-Irong which is now Iloilo; Hantik which is now Antique; and Aklan under Datu Bangkaya VISAYAS This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA Natural, Man-Made, Cultural, and Historical Attractions Museo It Akean (Museum of Aklan) Aklan Freedom Shrine Ignito Cave VISAYAS Natural, Man-Made, Cultural, and Historical Attractions Agnaga Falls Tigwati-an Island Boracay Island Jawili Falls VISAYAS Festivals Ati-atihan Festival (3rd Sunday of January) Nabas Bariw Festival (May 12-15) VISAYAS This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC Products & Crafts, Delicacies, and Cuisine Kalibo is one of the prime producers of Piña cloth or also known as “queen of Philippine fabrics”. VISAYAS  ANTIQUE Capital: San Jose de Buenavista VISAYAS This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA  The Spanish recorded Hantic as “Hantique” then letter “h” was dropped and became Antique. The Antiquenos use two major dialects, Hiniray-a and Hiligaynon. The locals can understand English and other Visayan dialects. VISAYAS  VISAYAS Attractions Aniyni-y Church EBJ Freedom Park Nogas Island Bugtong Bato Waterfalls  KAWA BATH Tibiao, Antique VISAYAS  Binirayan Festival (April) Festival and Product The province is famous for its “patadyong”, a colorful native fabric VISAYAS  This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA “Kapid” is the local term for twin, and the Spaniards adopted the name Capiz from kapid as CAPIZ unintentionally miscommunicated to them by the natives. Capisanon and Hiligaynon are the local dialects. They VISAYAS also use Tagalog and English for business purposes. Natural, Man-Made, Cultural, and Historical Attractions Manuel A. Roxas Shrine Moro Towers Pan-ay Church / Sta. Monica Church Suhot Cave Tucad Reef Baybay Beach VISAYAS  Festivals Sinadya sa Halaran (December) - commemoration of the feast of the patroness of Roxas City which is the Immaculate Concepcion - it literally means "Joy in Sharing and Thanksgiving" Hil-o-hanay Festival (24th of June) - manifestation of culture inherent to Sigma as a cultural expression of symbiosis Tilibyugan Festival (26th of July) honor of Saint Anne, the patron saint of Sapi-an,Capiz VISAYAS Capiz is known as the Capiz is also one of the country’s suppliers of prawn and milk fish, blue marlin, squid, oysters, shrimp, seaweed, "Seafood Capital of squid and angel wings. Other products of the province are “bulad” or dried the Philippines". fish, ornaments made of the famous capiz shell such as; lanterns, lamp shades, window pane, chandeliers, curtains, picture panels, frames and different indoor and outdoor decorations. VISAYAS  GUIMARAS Hiligaynon is the major language of the local residents of some barangays in Jordan and Nueva Valencia. They also speak Kinaray-a. English and Tagalog are spoken and understood by the majority of the people in the island. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA VISAYAS Natural, Man-Made, Cultural, and Historical Attractions Guimaras Adventure Park Guisi Lighthouse Ave Maria Islet Sea Turtle Temporary Feeding and Caring Station Daliran Cave VISAYAS  Manggahan Festival (April) VISAYAS  Guimaras exports its famous product which is mango. There are also different products from mango such as; dried mango, juice and mango ketchup. VISAYAS  Irong-Irong is the old name of Iloilo. In early 1855, Iloilo opened the world trade and became the biggest port in the Philippines. Hiligaynon or also known as Ilonggo is the main dialect spoken in Iloilo. English and Tagalog are also widely spoken and understood especially in urban areas. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC VISAYAS Miag-ao Church VISAYAS This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC  VISAYAS St. Catherine of Alexandria of Leon Sta. Barbara Parish Church and Convent The Roman Catholic Church of San Joaquin  This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA “The Feminist Church” - all women MOLO CHURCH ensemble of saints represented in 16 Molo, Iloilo City statues perched on the aisle of the pillars  This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA The seat of the Roman Catholic JARO Cathedral Diocese of Jaro in Iloilo City Jaro, Iloilo City Feautures all male ensemble of saints  Isla de Gigantes Attractions Aguho Beach VISAYAS Festivals Dinagyang Festival (4th Week of January) Salakayan Festival (1st Week of Febuary) - coined from a Hiligaynon term “salakay” or “ to attack” Hirinugyaw-Sugidadonay Festival (30th of January) - aims to preserve the culture of the Panay Bukdidnons, aborigines of the mountainous parts of Calinog - “Hirinugyaw”, is a Hiligaynon word meaning “merry making” and “Sugidadonay” is a term meaning “to engage in a conversation”  Products & Crafts, Delicacies, and Cuisine Baye-baye – made of pinipig Bandi - peanut-filled caramel candy Sinakol & Suman sapay - rice and coconut-based posters - Fish tapa Pancit Molo Biscocho VISAYAS This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA References: Gatchalian-Badilla, Maria Criselda G. 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