Located at the capital town of Siquijor, with its structure made up of corals tones for the bricks and walls and originally cogon and was replaced by a tin roof, this place is indeed picturesque at the middle of the town. What makes it even more famous is that it has the signage of “Welcome to Siquijor” marker in front of the church. So, you might as well take a photo in front of that.
Finished Construction: 1831
This church is dedicated to St.Isidore Labrador and was built at around 1884. As a Baroque church, it is now being targeted to become part of the UNESCO’s list of World Heritage. As you enter the street from this church, you will be welcomed by big and old acacia trees which are said to be as early as the church.
Finished Construction: 1884
Just across the church is the Lazi Convent, this biggest convent in the country was way than a comfortable haven of the friars whenever they get to visit the church. Now, it is considered as the house of priests. It is like a traditional “Bahay na Bato,” a stone-built on the ground floor and made up of wood on the second floor.
Finished Construction: 1884
A church located in the town of Maria is a church built in 1880 and is dedicated to Nuestra Senora de Providencia. Well, the different of this church to other churches in the town is that it humbler looking in a way that it is much simpler. Inside, it has an image of Sta. Rita de Cascia dressed like the Virgin Mary. It is holding a small skull along with an inverted crucifix.
Finished Construction: 1880
“Dilaab” refers to the known distinct hospitality of Siquijodnons. It also refers to the island’s nickname “Isla de Fuego”, because of the swarm of fireflies that nestles at night. The Dilaab Festival was founded by late Rev. Fr. Casiano Salac and other town officials. It is celebrated annually in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, the town’s patron saint and a famous lover of nature.
The story of how this plant came to exist is being depicted in dances during the fiesta of Lazi Town every May 15. It starts on May 8 with a variety of sports competitions and activities which includes Miss Teen Lazi Pageant, dance competitions and a lot more. Saging Festival is also done to showcase the variety of bananas and a way of praising for the abundance of the harvest.
