Legend of Barangay Piapi
Shaira ivanna Lambayan
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Barangay Piapi got its name from a forest tree which is called "Piapi". This tree bear edible nut hence it is well known to the people of the barrio and sorrounding places,and this tree made the place distinct from other places.

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Barangay Piapi is located on the Northern part of Dumaguete,and has around 6,500 residents.The office of Negros Oriental Tourism and the Sidlakan Village are located in Piapi.Younger Dumagueteños spends many nights at Piapi beach.

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North City Elementary School,formerly Piapi Pilot Elementary School was established in 1934.Today has over 1,000 pupils.North City Elementary School caters three barangays namely Piapi,Bantayan,and Daro.

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Barangay Fiesta of Piapi is called "BANGAKATON FESTIVAL" and celebrated every 29th day of June in the honor of Patron San Pedro.

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Legend of Barangay Piapi
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