SILAY FOOD FEAST and CINCO DE NOVIEMBRE IN ART

EXPLORING KAON FESTIVAL! 
SILAY FOOD FESTIVAL 2024 at BALAY NEGRENSE

When we went to KAON TA! Silay Food Festival, everything seems relaxed. People were chatting and enjoying great food and drinks from local sources. Well, not only there's acoustic music and songs being belted at a open air event but also the place itself breathes essential history. Just beside the festival is the BALAY NEGRENSE and also the Cinco de Noviembre street.

KAON TA! Sila Food Festival at Balay Negrense in SIlay's Cinco de Noviembre street (VIDEO)

KAON TA! is an event not only just for eating though. Going around the place, you will see art alive. There are local artist selling their crafts as well as kids yearning to have their face painted. There are also Cinco de Noviembre coloring books being sold for P500 and it's limited edition. 

Al Cinco de Noviembre History through Art (VIDEO)

We got to see also a group of antique collectors who also sell rare stuff from Jollibee toys of yesteryears to Spanish era cabinets to obsolete Nokia phones which, by the way, are still working. These guys knew that there is money in a supposedly junk pieces or garbage to some. Memorable scenes included a sorbetero beside a Negrense-pride famous alcoholic drink Don Papa's tropical-themed booth. Ice cream and a spirit-filled beveage doesn't mix but they have one thing in common - a living heritage

Mcdonald's Silay

And speaking of heritage, Silay has great amounts of it and it makes the night in the city romantic. You're like a traveler lost in time. Caught between two timelines. The remnants of past is too strong to ignore.  s you roam around the city in a fiesta week, you'll be amazed how the old Spanish era-structures can still accommodate modern buildings and business such as McDonald's which utilizes one of the buildings beside the Plaza.

Jollibee Silay

Meanwhile, Jollibee Silay designed its store in line with Silay's heritage rules, it's a respect to the living traditions every Silaynon and Negrense knew. Well, when passing in Silay when we were still kids it's like we are traveling to a portal of Spanish rule. Indeed, the romantic and nostalgic feeling you'll feel in Silay gives respect to the now popular line: Silay is the Paris of Negros.

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TRAVEL TIPS

HOW TO GET TO SILAY (From Bacolod)

1. Ride a Bata-Libertad Jeepney that will bring you to Bacolod North Terminal 

2. Options:
You can either Ride a Ceres Bus or a Silay-Bacolod Jeepney 


HOW TO GET BACK TO BACOLOD from SILAY:
- Wait for a Ceres Bus going to Bacolod at a Loading/Unloading Area in Silay 

JOLLIBEE COLLECTIBLES, HISTORY and BIRTHDAY PARTY

THE BEST JOLLIBEE KIDDE MEAL CHRISTMAS COLLECTOR'S ITEMS?

 If you are an avid Jollibee Kiddie Meal Toy collector, you've come to the right place. Jollibee, as all we know, is a more than a mascot. One can't deny its magic. For kids and families Jollibee makes them whole when they dine in a certain branch. 

JOLLIBEE CHRISTMAS SEASON SANTA-INSPIRED COLLECTIBLES (VIDEO)

Jollibee's main target are wide range but they tapped on to the kid's market as they knew how their mascot has become a beloved icon by kids. And the kids, who are now, grown up and have their own families. And it turns out, their own children also love Jollibee. As a company, Jollibee is spreading more magic worldwide with branches in the Philippines,  Brunei, Taiwan, Jakarta, Indonesia, Singapore, Hongkong, Qatar, Vietnam, China, Saudi Arabia, UAE, USA, UK and more places. 

But how did Jollibee even began? From a humble ice cream parlor in 1975 located in Cubao, Quezon City, the outlet later began selling hot meals and sandwiches. When the food became more popular than the ice cream products, the family decided to convert the parlor into a fast food restaurant which became the first Jollibee branch in 1978.  Even its original name Jolibe was changed to what is now. Adding one l and e really helped the brand stood out from its competitors. 

And now the Kidde Meal toys are worth collecting. The one that really stood out was the Santa Claus Paskong Pinoy "Filipino Christmas"-themed collector's items which portrays a mascot wearing Santa costume. Each is also doing significant Xmas traditions and cultural stuff like drums, lanterns, and more. Not only these are toys, but they are also made decoration that you can hang on your own Christmas trees. Just one click of a button, each toy moves or alights. 

Aside from just selling Chicken Joys and Jolliburgers and Kiddie Meals Collectibles, one of Jollibee's oozing pride is bringing fun to children especially on their birthdays. True to the character of their ever-smiling and friendly mascot. That's why most Jollibee standalone stores have event spaces or rooms for bday celebrations. 

KIDDIE MEALS with TOYS INSIDE 

Guests are entertained by crews with icebreakers, parlor games, prizes and most of all a surprise meet ang greet with a real Jollibee Mascot (not just the statue) who will dance with the crew and also assist in giving the giveaways and kiddie meal collectible toys (shown  in the video above).
Well, the famous Jollibee advertising song I LOVE YOU, SABADO still resonates to many, as weekend kickstarts ,so as many scheduled parties in their branches.

WHAT'S INSIDE A JOLLIBEE PARTY (with video tips)

WHAT TO EXPECT in a JOLLIBEE CHILDREN'S PARTY
(What are the secrets and surprises?)

What happens in a Jollibee party?

Well, every Jollibee Children's Birthday Party follows a template - play parlor games, eat food, award prizes, dancing and more.

WHAT HAPPENS IN A USUAL JOLLIBEE PARTY? (WATCH VIDEO)

But of course, when you are present in one of these birthdays, you will always see the kids' excitement and that the love for the endearing mascot is overwhelming. Thanks to the Jolli Crew, the event is always fun and full of surprises.
Watch the video (above) where Jollibee (mascot) has to hide in one of the rooms before he shows itself and its dance antics in a Meet and Greet session -  a surprise that always make guests and the birthday celebrator jump up with glee.

JOLLIBEE KIDDIE PARTY IN SAUDI? (WATCH VIDEO)

Even Jollibee branches around the world and specifically in Saudi Arabia have Children's birthday celebration event space which welcomes local and expat families alike to celebrate there. (See video above) But is the party the same in the Philippines? Well, try to find with the videos shared here,
Do check out 10 What to Expect inside the usual Jollibee event also in the video.
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