18/04/2026
The Municipality of Cauayan Shines Bright at the 30th Panaad sa Negros 2026
The Municipality of Cauayan, proudly known as the **“Bamboo Heart of Negros Island Region,”** once again demonstrated its strength, creativity, and cultural pride during the recently concluded **30th Panaad sa Negros 2026**. With unwavering dedication from our artists, performers, designers, and representatives, Cauayan left a meaningful mark in various provincial competitions that celebrate the rich heritage and talents of Negrosanon communities.
We proudly share our accomplishments:
🏛️ **Best Pavilion Destination**
* Awarded **4th Runner-Up**
A testament to the creativity, hard work, and collaborative effort in showcasing Cauayan’s identity, culture, and tourism potential.
👑 **Lin-ay sang Negros 2026**
* Miss Elisha Krizzle Escultura – **3rd Runner-Up**
A graceful representation of beauty, intelligence, and pride of Cauayan on the provincial stage.
💃 **Best of Festival Dances**
* Lubay-Lubay Festival – **Top 8 out of 13 entries (Municipal Category)**
Our vibrant cultural performance brought energy and color to the stage, celebrating tradition and unity through dance.
🎭 **Best Festival Costume Display**
* Designer: Glen Panugaling – **Top 5 (Indigenous Category)**
A remarkable showcase of craftsmanship and cultural expression highlighting indigenous identity and artistry.
💃 **Pop Dance Competition**
* Cauayan Sidlak Dance Troupe – **Top 15 out of 22 entries**
A strong and spirited performance that reflected discipline, passion, and teamwork.
💃 **Latin Dance Sports**
* Kassandra and Syd – **5th Place out of 18 participants**
A graceful and competitive performance that demonstrated elegance, rhythm, and excellence.
🎶 **Pop Song Writing Competition**
* Ronilo Gayanilo – Participant
A creative contribution that highlighted musical talent and artistic expression of Cauayanon artistry.
🎬 **Handurawan Youth Film Festival**
* Pyap Inayawan – **Finalist**
A powerful storytelling entry that captured youth perspective, creativity, and meaningful narratives.
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These achievements are more than just awards—they are a reflection of the dedication, passion, and unity of every Cauayanon who continues to uphold the spirit of excellence and cultural pride.
The Municipality of Cauayan extends its deepest gratitude to all participants, coaches, designers, performers, and supporters who made this journey successful. Your hard work has once again proven that Cauayan is not just a participant, but a strong contender in showcasing the richness of Negrosanon culture.
With pride and honor, we continue to move forward—stronger, bolder, and more united as **The Bamboo Heart of Negros Island Region.
SANYOG CAUAYAN!
