Balay Negrense | What to Visit in Negros
This was part of my Negros Solo-Backpacking | Day 1
Balay Negrense is just one of the century old houses along Cinco de
Noviembre Street, Silay City. This street is remarkable because of the
historical value that transpires to the people. Balay Negrense is a Hiligaynon
phrase which means: Negrense refers
to the people living in the province of Negros and Balay or a House. It is a century old house in Silay City which was
owned by Victor Fernandez Gaston, the eldest son of a prominent sugar baron
Yves Leopold Germain Gaston and Prudencia Fernandez. It was built between 1897
to 1901, then abandoned in the mid-1970’s, repaired by the government and was
inaugurated on October 6, 1990.
The structure of this house is
another example of an art with American colonial influences. The lower part of
the house is made up of concrete, foundation posts and the floor boards are
from the trunks of Balayong tree while the second floor is made up of wood with
galvanized iron for the roof. On this street, Cinco de Noviembre can also be found, click the yellow highlight for more photo and information.
HOW TO GET HERE:
From the airport, take a long
walk going to the main gate, then take a tricycle going to the highway (BDO)
for 60 pesos and then take a tricycle going to Cinco de Noviembre (8pesos). You
can also walk on the street beside BDO, it’s a long walk but then good thing
that you can see more old houses while on the way.
WHERE TO STAY in Silay City:
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