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Mt. Canlaon, Negros: Visayas' Highest Peak

Kanlaon has an elevation of 2,435 meters highest in Visayas (central Philippines group of islands) and a base diameter of 30 km and is dotted with pyroclastic cones and craters. The summit of Kanlaon contains a broad elongated northern caldera with a crater lake. A smaller but more active crater lies in the south.

The volcano has three hot springs on its slopes: Mambucal Hot Springs on the northwest, Bucalan Hot Spring, Bungol Hot Spring. Its adjacent volcanic edifices are Mt. Silay and Mt. Mandalagan, north of Kanlaon.

Laon is the name of an ancient Hiligaynon goddess. During pre-Hispanic times, the natives worshiped her as their Supreme Ruler. Kanlaon is derived from the old Visayan words ka which means for and Laon. The mountain is said to be where Laon made her presence to the people.

In ancient times, native priests (babaylan) would climb up the mountain and do rituals every good harvest season or when there is a special ceremony. They would also offer gifts as a sign of respect. Canlaon City now stands beside the mountain.

Un-established Trail	Lonely on Top	Margaja Valley	Campsite
Food for the Soul	Handin Sang Balo	Danger Zone	Distant View
Backlighted	Crater Shot	Saddle	On the way Down
Gateway to Hell

Guest		17-Jul-2009 11:45
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mj		06-Jan-2009 14:48
great shots! sagad gid! tenx 4 sharing ur photos

noyax		30-Apr-2008 13:13
Ok kaau bai. nice shots... the best

Guest		04-Mar-2008 13:32
I enjoyed visiting this gallery,great work.

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