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The official seat of the provincial government and perhaps the most impressive building in Bacolod City. It served as the headquarters of the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II. The Romanesque-style building stands in landscaped grounds with a park and lagoon, and features Ang Paghimud-os ("The Struggle" in Hiligaynon), a sculpture by Eduardo Castrillo, as well as The Man and the Carabao sculpture by Felix V. Garzon.
The Capitol Park and Lagoon is a provincial park located in Bacolod, Negros Occidental, in the Philippines. One of the features of the park are matching sculptures depicting a woman standing alongside a water buffalo and that of a man pulling another water buffalo. These sculptures are located at the northern and southern ends of the lagoon. These figures were executed by Italian sculpture Francesco Riccardo Monti who also did the sculptures of the Metropolitan Manila Theater and the University of the Philippines - Visayas Iloilo campus. Guillermo Tolentino also contributed as a sculptor of the figures.
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A movement of concerned citizens to conserve the forests of Negros Island as well as animals that are under threat of extinction. Visit the foundation and see their rare warty pigs, leopard cats, spotted dear, bleeding heart pigeon and many more animals, most of which are endangered. Help the foundation by adopting an animal or tree, or by becoming an NFEFI volunteer.
Housed in the former Provincial Government building, The Negros Museum traces the history of Negros Occidental from its beginnings through the colonial era, the rise of the sugar industry, the revolution, and the province’s cultural development. It also features material on past governors and murals by Negrense artists, and serves as a venue for exhibitions by Filipino artists.
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Bacolod’s main Catholic church, begun in the late 19th century and completed in 1894. Built of coral stone and later covered with cement, it is one of the city’s key landmarks. The cathedral is also known for its Centennial Bells and the nearby Palacio Episcopal.
The Bacolod version of Central park but smaller; fountains are scattered around the plaza and a gazebo stands in the middle. The Unknown Soldiers Monument (also known as Theodore Vinther Monument) is found here. The plaza is used for events like the MassKara Festival and for activities such as Arnis (Filipino martial arts). It is also a hub for joggers and people doing aerobics during the morning.