The History of Silay City, Negros Occidental

They need to know that our City has a very good beaches and some delicious foods like talaba, shrimp, crabs or all types of seafoods. We have a very rich City and a lot of Historical Houses from our ancient ancestors. One of the best Historical House that we have is Balay Negrense.

They must know the story behind how was our city named. Our city was one of the places that has a lot of ancestral houses and artifacts. It has a lot of historical experiences especially in the time of World War 2. It is also known where creative arts or crafts can be found.

Silay City is one of the many across the globe that still carries most of not only its historic buildings but also its old traditions and ways of life. The one thing I deem most important for someone moving here is that here, we value the past. In fact, I think they would do well to know my city’s greatest pride is the abundance of ancestral houses we have managed to preserve. As for the people, although I haven’t had that much experience with other places yet to tell, Silaynons are one of the most outgoing and helpful people in the world. it is not difficult to find a friend wherever you go. For a person looking for a quiet city with a great and ancient history waiting to be unfolded, Silay City would be perfect. As our city’s tagline says, “Silay, where life is sweet and the past is forever. “

Silay City is open to modern investors while preserving its culture through an ordinance that named it a Cultural Heritage Zone, protecting the 30 olden structures from demolition and revision. If someone moves here they would never feel homesick, rather nostalgic—like walking home from school passing by the old landmarks.