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Photo by: LAKADPILIPINAS Talisay City in the province of Negros Occidental is a city between two equally culturally-rich city of Bacolod in the south and Silay in the north. The city is not only a home of Minuluan festival but also houses the 12th most fascinating ruins in the world. The RUINS is a must visit place when you visit Negros Occidental. A place considered to be the Taj Mahal of Negros. A memento of a profound love of Don Mariano Lacson to his wife Maria Braga. Acclaimed as the top landmark in the Philippines. Brief History of The Ruins Located in the middle of 440 hectares of sugar fields. The grand  mansion of Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson, a Spanish-Filipino sugar baron, built the house in honor for his wife Maria Braga, a Portuguese from Macao. The marriage between Don Mariano Lacson and Maria Braga was a happy one. But not until Maria was carrying their 11th child. She suffered a tragic miscarriage which cost both their lives. Don Mariano was in terrible pa...

                                                      Photo by: Arnel Dats of Dats Snapshot It is my second time watching minulu-an festival. Last year it was raining before the competition start. This year it was a sunny afternoon and a good weather greeted every contestants. Though i was late and haven't seen the first performer. I focus on the next until the last. But unlucky i was unable to witness the announcement of winners, it happened that my sister is tired and want to refresh. So we gone home. Out of 27 Barangays only 8 tribes participate in this year competition. Every contestant give their best to empress the board of judges.The term Minulu-an was the old name of the city. The story evolve in a very brave man who was Kapitan Sabi. He was so brave that he drove away the moro bandits to keep the city safe. The festival was celebrated every 10th...