Negros Occidental is getting to be among the popular tourist destinations in the country, with more than 10,000 people from all walks of life visiting the Mambucal Mountain Resort in Murcia within four days, from Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday.

“ This only prove that they really love our place,” Maranon said at the opening of the 19th Panaad sa Negros Festival, that was attended by about 10,000 people, as estimated by organizers.

Maranon said the provincial government earned about P1 million in just four days. “ This is unprecedented,” he told the crowd, among whome were mayors, vice mayors of different towns and cities, board members, councilors and Reps. Jeffrey Ferrer and Mercedes Alvarez.

The city of Sipalay, which is also known as the jewel of southern Negros, because of its diving sites, clean and powdery sand beaches, and hidden lagoons, also attracts about 50,000 European tourist annually.

The annual Panaad sa Negros festivities showcase the festivals of the province, its famous food, products and delicacies.

“ Let us continue our unity and help one another”, Maranon said, as he expressed his elation over the success of Panaad sa Negros over the years.

The development of Negros Occidental is as bright as the rays of sunlight at noontime, he added.

The 24 candidates for this year Lin-ay sang Negros were also presented during the Panaad sa Negros opening, that was followed by the fiesta presentation of local government units.

The theme of this year’s festival is “19 Years of Panaad sa Negros: More Food, Fun and Festival.”. *GPB

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