Buglasan Festival starts on Oct. 13, 2006

It is Buglasan time once again and the province of Negros Oriental is leaving no stone unturned in ensuring its success. As in previous years, this celebration has attracted the participation of the municipalities or local government units (LCU's) of Negros Oriental. Display booths will showcase the best that Negros Oriental and Dumaguete City has to offer while parades and presentations will ensure that the population is properly entertained. Since its start seven years ago, the Buglasan has consistently earned the admiration of those who attended it and this year Gov. George Arnaiz promises to make this year's event even more spectucular than the previoius ones, having prepared a hefty budget of Php 4.5 M. It is not difficult to get sponsors and donations for this event considering the great track record of the Buglasan celebrations past.

Perhaps it is appropriate to explain the etymology of this term Buglasan. Buglas is a kind of reed that was greatly abundant in the Province of Negros Oriental prompting it to be the traditional name of the province in times past. This event helps to revive and keep fresh in the minds of people the cultural heritage of Negros Oriental Province.

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