• GILBERT P. BAYORAN
With this year’s Panaad sa Negros Festival theme “The Future Unfolds”, Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson rallied Negrenses to showcase the best of Negros Occidental to the world.
It has always been more than a festival, Lacson said, describing it as “a dynamic canvass of our heritage, our resilient spirit, and our shared aspirations.”
Lacson led the opening ceremony at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City Monday afternoon.
“It is a stage where each of our 32 local government units (LGUs) proudly showcase the unique treasures of their towns and cities, their traditions, their products, and their stories — stories that define the very essence of being Negrense,” the governor said.
Lacson said the festival continues to unite every Negrense in pride and joy.
“Today, we stand at the threshold of a new chapter in the legacy of Panaad sa Negros. As we gather here, amidst the colors and energy that define our beloved festival, we are not merely celebrating the present; we are unveiling the future,” he added.
Lacson said: “This theme is not just a catch phrase; it is a declaration of our collective vision, a testament to our unwavering belief in the unbounded potential of Negros Occidental and our people”.
“As we open the gates to Panaad sa Negros 2025, we are opening the doors to a future filled with hope, innovation, progress, faith in ourselves, and most of all, faith in God. We are unfolding a future where every Negrense can prosper, where our traditions are honored, and where our potential is limitless,” he further said. | GB
