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On the southeastern contingent of the Negros Island lies the province of Negros Oriental. Surrounded by Negros Occidental on the north, Tanon Strait and Cebu province on the east, Panay on the west and Sulu Sea on the south. The land was originally known as "Buglas", the Spaniards changed it to 'Negros' because of the black inhabitants that lived there.
The province has its own share of unique delicacies. The town of Tanjay for example, is famous for their budbod sa Tanjay, a sweetened sticky rice wrapped and cooked in banana leaves. Another is budbod sa kabog from the town of Dumaguete, instead of sticky rice they use millet or dawa. And baye-baye is made of ground corn kernels and grated coconut meat formed into patties
Agriculture is the major industry in Negros Oriental. The primary crops are sugarcane, corn, coconut and rice. In the seacoast area, fishing is the main source of income. They are also involved in cattle ranches, fish ponds and logging. They also have mineral deposits like gold, silver and copper.
The city is bounded with several beautiful white sand beaches like Lag-it, Sand Reef, Talisay Camangyawon and Tambobo Beach. Apo Island and Dauin are internationally acclaimed dive sites.
The Provincial Capitol building, City Hall and Siliman University are some of remnants of the American architecture. And the Dumaguete Belfry, St. Augustine of Hippo Church, Organ Pipe in Bocong and Spanish Fountain in Valencia are some of the relics during the Spanish era.
The Negros Cebuanos are proud of their rich cultural custom and their rampant cry for fun. Their own version of Sinulog festival is held every third Sunday of January in the town of Dumaguete and Jimalalud. The Paaway sa Kabayo is an enticing and rapturous fight among flange for sovereignty over female horse where over 100 horses are trained for this event.
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