Negros Revolution Day
November 5, Wednesday
History of the holiday
Negros Revolution Day commemorates an important event that occurred on March 6, 1898, when local revolutionaries on the island of Negros rose up against the Spanish colonizers. The uprising led to the liberation of the island, making it one of the first to free itself from Spanish rule. This event accelerated the fall of the Spanish colonial empire in the Philippines.
After the end of Spanish rule and the transition of the Philippines under American control, the Negros revolution remained an important symbol of the fight for independence.
Significance of the holiday
This day serves as a reminder of the importance of the Filipino struggle for freedom and independence.
It also highlights the role of local revolutionaries in freeing the region from Spanish colonial control.
The holiday is a reminder that every region of the Philippines contributed to the collective fight for the country's independence.
How Negros Revolution Day is celebrated
Ceremonies and parades are organized to honor the heroes who fought for the island's freedom.
Cultural events, such as concerts, exhibitions, and folkloric performances, are held to emphasize the historical significance of the day.
Commemorative services and tributes are given to those who fought in the revolution, along with the laying of flowers at monuments dedicated to the heroes.
Educational programs for young people that explain the significance of the revolution and its impact on the history of the Philippines.
Interesting fact
One significant moment in the history of the Negros revolution was the so-called "Pact of Negros," an agreement signed by the Spanish authorities that allowed local revolutionaries to take control of the island without much resistance, unlike other regions of the Philippines where bloodier battles took place.
Negros Revolution Day in other years
- 2021 November 5, Friday
- 2022 November 5, Saturday
- 2023 November 5, Sunday
- 2024 November 5, Tuesday