Kabankalan City officially secured 2nd Runner Up in the Folk Dance Competition (Western Influence Category) today, April 17 at the Pana-ad sa Negros Festival 2026.

โ€‹Beating out fierce provincial competition, the Kabankalan City represented by South Bangkal Dance Theater wowed judges with their precision and poise.

Mayor Benjie Miranda and the City Council led by Vice Mayor Divina Miranda congratulate the dancers for their hard work and stunning performance.

โ€‹The winning piece POLKA ESPAร‘OLA was brought to life by choreographers Romulo “Choco” Quidado, Jr. and John Mark Alpay.

โ€‹Congratulations, Team Kabankalan!

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