Cauayan

Negros Occidental · Municipality · Bamboo town

About

South-west coastal town with Danjugan Island offshore.

History

Named after 'kawayan' (bamboo), symbol of the people's resilience.

Festival

Lubay-Lubay Festival — January · January 25
Lubay-Lubay Festival celebrates the swaying bamboo, bountiful harvests, and strong community spirit of Cauayan. Through energetic street dancing and colorful performances, it showcases the resilience, unity, and cultural identity of the Cauayanons.

Must-see

• Danjugan Island
• Punta Bulata

Food to try

• Seafood

Places in Cauayan

• Punta Bulata White Beach Resort — Quiet white-beach resort and the jump-off for Danjugan Island.
• Danjugan Island Marine Reserve — Award-winning eco-island with lagoons, bats and coral reefs.