Balay ni Tana Dicang
Balay ni Tana Dicang
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VA5
Quezon City, Philippines963 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
Kapita Dicang certainly looks like a Filipina who knew how to live a glorious life during the early part of the 19th century. This house were she reared 17 siblings is a wonderful testament to that period, when our country was still under American rule. A worthy museum. Must see when in Negros Occidental.
Written 23 June 2019
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Czar Emmanuel
Manila, Philippines6,246 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
This is definitely one of the well-preserved ancestral houses in Negros Occidental. This was built in 1872 and is located in Talisay. It is a silent witness to important events in local history (including wars and revolutions).
The house is a typical example of the so-called "bahay na bato" that has a stone basement or ground floor and wooden upper floor. It's got 18 rooms (mostly bedrooms). It also has very elegant living and dining rooms. Its collection of antique furniture and decors is admirable.
Located just a few minutes' drive from Bacolod City, this is one ancestral house really worth-visiting. Before doing so, try to call them up first to check if the house is open and to book a guided tour. Highly recommended!
The house is a typical example of the so-called "bahay na bato" that has a stone basement or ground floor and wooden upper floor. It's got 18 rooms (mostly bedrooms). It also has very elegant living and dining rooms. Its collection of antique furniture and decors is admirable.
Located just a few minutes' drive from Bacolod City, this is one ancestral house really worth-visiting. Before doing so, try to call them up first to check if the house is open and to book a guided tour. Highly recommended!
Written 1 December 2018
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Lea C
Bacolod, Philippines121 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
Don't miss out visiting this place! If you want to take a look at how the elite used to live. It's very accessible from Bacolod. The last time I went there, the entrance fee is at ₱ 100.00.
Written 9 October 2018
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esmodes
Philippines182 contributions
Jan 2018 • Family
We visited this during our first visit but this time, we had an excellent guide who introduced Tana Dicang, a very powerful politician and matriarch during the Philippines Commonwealth era. She hosted President Manuel Quezon and Serio Osmeña and photos of her sitting in the middle of these 2 figures of Phil history wearing baro't saya and sunglasses (she had cataract) is quite telling of her power. She was sought after because she owned sugarlands and haciendas and politicians sought her for much needed campaign funds. She even has a rattan chair carried by 2 men whenever she toured her hacienda in stealth mode. A horse drawn caretela can be heard and w/ this chair she can oversee and check who are slackers in the fields. What a woman! The house is grand and has 18 rooms for Tana Dicangs family of 18 children (1 is an adopted child from the Alunan family). Most of the original furniture of the house is intact and the family continues to take care of the house and the collection. This is a must-see heritage house and the story of Tana (short for Kapitana) Dicang gives one a glimpse of the Commonwealth era and the political players of that time.
Written 24 January 2018
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Michelle T
Island of Hawaii, HI105 contributions
Mar 2017
I was quite impressed with this house as I learned a bit more on Negros history. I was quite impressed with this woman.
Written 21 October 2017
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jhona u
Makati, Philippines327 contributions
Sep 2017 • Solo
The house is now a museum. Entrance fee is 100 pesos. The house is open until 5pm except on sunday and holiday. The house is 142 years old already. The furnitures are well preserved. On the outside, you will see a big old house with 18 rooms (if i remember it right). A lot o rooms for a lot of her children (16 plus 1 adopted if i correctly remember). Pictures of Tana Dicang and various dignitaries are hanging around.
Interesting to see a different era. Good historical value.
Interesting to see a different era. Good historical value.
Written 8 September 2017
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Ann D
48 contributions
Jul 2017 • Friends
Not a first timer to do a heritage tour but this one is something i can recommend! You'll have alot of 'ahh.. now i know..'
Being one of the most famous historic spot in Negros Occidental, it is packed with unique facts (like really.. alot 😊)
One important tip though : always follow and obey what your tour guide says 😉👌
Being one of the most famous historic spot in Negros Occidental, it is packed with unique facts (like really.. alot 😊)
One important tip though : always follow and obey what your tour guide says 😉👌
Written 12 July 2017
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Jona D
Dumaguete City, Philippines106 contributions
Apr 2017 • Friends
I can surely say that Balay ni Tana Dicang has some deep history. Once you enter the house, you can really feel an eerie feeling. But the house itself really has long history. They have an entrance fee for 100php for regular individual. They have some discounts for children and senior citizens.
Written 26 April 2017
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BingM_073
Cebu City, Philippines338 contributions
Apr 2017
There are plenty of stories that our tour guide shared with us, from the peepholes to what was served to wanted and unwanted guests. Not a whole lot of people go through this meseum, which is a pity since it has quite a history. Great showcase of period architecture and construction.
Written 17 April 2017
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RedVelvet49
Bacolod13 contributions
Apr 2017
This mansion showcases the 19th century lifestyle of a sugar-rich province. Original furniture, household items and architectural details can enthrall the visitor. As interesting as the house itself is the matriarch of this prominent family. I enjoy listening to stories of Tana Dicang and how she added to, and maintained, the family fortune.
Written 11 April 2017
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