Living in Silay City, Philippines:
Tips for Moving and Visiting

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.

Be polite to everyone, especially elders. You must use the words; “po” and “opo”. The city is known for its historical ambiance, so people must consider how to respect the place an the people. The nature is the main source of income and living of many people here.

Silay City is known for the title “The Paris of Negros” because of the European architecture of some buildings in the city which is dated back during the Spanish colonial period. It is also famously known as “Banwa sang dulce” which is translated as “City of Sweets”.

We respect and value historical and cultural domains of our city. Our city is known for is 29 ancestral houses which built even before the declaration of Philippine Independence on June 12, 1898. We put so much value in preserving our historical resources for it is the commemoration of or culture and tradition and serves us a reminder of our heroes.

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.