The Sidlak Kadalag-an Festival of Victorias City and the Bailes de Luces of La Castellana town were the champions in the Best of Festival Dances competition at the Panaad sa Negros Festival at the Panaad Stadium in Bacolod City on Monday, March 25.
Victorias City is a grand slam winner – having won the Best of Festival Dances championship three times
It bested 12 other festivals that competed in the city category on Monday.
The other winners in the city category are 1st runner up – Kansilay Festival of Silay City,
2nd runner up – Pinta Flores Festival of San Carlos City, 3rd runner up – Al Cinco de Noviembre of Bago City and 4th runner up – Dinagsa Festival of Cadiz City.
The Bailes de Luces of La Castellana at the Panaad Monday night*Ronnie Baldonado photo
Bailes de Luces of La Castellana bested 12 other festivals that competed in the municipal category.
The other winners in the municipality category are 1st runner up – Manang Pula of Manapla 2nd runner up – Lilas Pandan of Calatrava, 3rd runner up – Tinabuay Festival of Murcia and 4th runner up – Kali-kali Festival of Don Salvador Benedicto.*