Dauin Bacong Beach, Dumaguete by Henri

Henri and Esa hurried packing their things up around past 10 am on the 1st of March for their NEGROS ISLAND trip – DUMAGUETE.   From Cebu, they took the ferry to Dumaguete and arrived there at past 8 in the evening.  As soon as they arrived, they planned where to go.  They checked in at Coastal Inn but transferred to La Fiesta Inn.  Here’s what he noticed “Okay, there’s not much to see in town…let’s hope there’s something somewhere around Dumaguete…”

It was such a coincidence because Dumaguete is my father's side hometown. So I messaged my aunts Malen & Chona and cousin Patrick there to check on some places for them.  Apparently, according to them, there's not much falls or mountains to enjoy there.  On the other hand, Dumaguete is known for nice beaches. So I told Henri to check DAUIN BACONG BEACH.

Their plan to visit the Mount Tinasal was not realized and so was the Canlaon volcano because it was closed.

Any unforgettable experience so far? “I think the falls, Port Baton or some snorkeling or the secret lonely beach in Palawan or the whalesharks in Oslob; SO MANY THINGS hahaha”

Did you like Dumaguete City?  “Yeah, it’s pretty nice also.”

On the 3rd day, around past noon, he and Esa went to find a hammock place somewhere near Dauin beach. Look at this very relaxing photo!

Hammocking at Dauin beach Bacong

The next BIG DAY, they sailed back to CEBU around 9 am and arrived at past 7 in the evening.  He and Esa went to the city right away and had a couple of beer.

March 4th was Henri’s 29th birthday.  He celebrated it with his newfound friends in Cebu.  Here’s how the party looked like.

Are you excited for your birthday?  “birthdays are not so big thing ( not waiting so much. Hahaha.  If I’d be in Finland, it would be more fun. Hehehe.”

How about you?  Have you spent your birthday in another country, where you don’t know anyone except for some new acquaintances? What do you think of that idea?!  I wanna give that a try.  Still thinking where…hahaha.

The next day, they bought basketball shirts.  Henri’s shirt had his DENVER name on it.  It suited him!

They must have had one banging party celebration because Henri woke up past 5 in the afternoon the next day.  Who wouldn’t have a blast on a birthday?!!   Oh no!

Where is Bacong?
https://www.dumagueteinfo.com/dumaguete-city/sightseeing-dumaguete-suburbs/bacong-negros-oriental/

A 10 minute ride south from the city of Dumaguete lies Bacong. Considered the smallest town in the province of Negros Oriental, yet this town has a lot to offer, tourism wise. It is accessible by private vehicles, tricycles and jeepneys or the bigger Ceres buses that ply the south bound route. Founded in 1801, this is the hometown of the revolutionary Filipino hero Pantaleon Villegas, better known as Leon Kilat. This is why the Leon Kilat Monument stands majestic in the town park, a landmark of the town. The park where in the Leon Kilat Monument stands is one of the cleaner spots in the town and where you will find many people lounging and enjoying the day with family and friends. The Bacong people were noted for their bravery from the time of the marauding days of Moro Pirates. Locals would repulse them with their unforgettable cry “stand up, stand up and fight!” The town’s name comes from the local dialect word “Bacon”, which means stand up.

Going around town, there are several spots to visit. Bacong could boast about the church of San Augustine. This church has the tallest belfry in the all of Negros Oriental, the oldest altar with gold-leafing and painted friezes, and a pipe organ from Zaragoza, Spain, installed in 1898 shortly before the revolution against Spain broke out in Negros Oriental. The only other pipe organ of similar provenance is in Bohol. With its reasonably well-preserved complex including churchyard and convent (ca 1850), San Agustin of Bacong is one of the 26 colonial churches all over the country selected for restoration by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts.

Another place to visit is the Negros Oriental Arts and Heritage. This is a factory that is open to the public on weekdays where foreign and local tourists can go and visit to see export quality stone craft being manufactured. There are handicrafts that are made by the locals here which tourist can buy as Philippine souvenirs.

Known for its beaches, you may find some beach resorts and cottages along the coastline wherein you can do a picnic, swim and simply relax.  There is also a resort which you should not miss in this town: Bambulo Resort.

One of the town’s bigger barangays, San Miguel, marks its local fiesta with a unique Sinulog de San Miguel, where the archangel and his heavenly army are depicted battling the forces of evil. You should expect a large crowd during this Fiesta. Try to be here during this fiesta to experience not only Filipino cuisine but their hospitality, one of our traits we Filipinos are renowned for.

Other things to do while in Bacong:

1. Have swimming, sunbathing, and snorkeling at the beach.
2. Have a trip with friends and hang out at the park with friends.
3. Do some sightseeing.
4. Do pictorials in the place.

Dauin (wikipedia)

Dauin, officially the Municipality of Dauin (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Dauin; Filipino: Bayan ng Dauin) is a fourth-class municipality in the province of Negros Oriental in Negros Island Region, Philippines. It is bordered on the north by Bacong, on the south by Zamboanguita, and on the west a mountain range separates it from Santa Catalina. The municipality is a coastal town, the Bohol Sea forming its eastern border. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 27,786 people.

Origin of the Name

There are three versions, the first two being interrelated; first, there was a majestic tree that towered over all trees that the Spaniards asked for its name, which was Calawin. Second, the natives believed that the Calawin was the home of the supernatural beings, called “Dawinde”, who gave help to those in need but could be seen only in such situations. The third, natives used to cultivate the lands into banana plantations. The bananas were sold not by bunch or by fingers but by hands, which were locally called “Lawing."

Disclaimer:  This is just  micro-blog since Henri is a tourist...we just shared bits of info via whatsapp. Other info was added via blog, google sites, wikipedia, etc.