What festival is celebrated in Bacolod?
MassKara Festival
A: MassKara Festival is celebrated in Bacolod because that is the place of origin of this Bacolod festival every October.
What date is MassKara Festival?
4th Sunday of October
The MassKara Festival (Hiligaynon: Pista sang MassKara, Filipino: Pista ng MassKara) is an annual festival with highlights held every 4th Sunday of October in Bacolod, Philippines.
What is the most famous festival in Bacolod?
The MassKara Festival
The MassKara Festival of Bacolod City is one the biggest festivals in the Philippines. Believe it or not, the festival has been giving local and international visitors the chance to have fun, drink, and party on the streets of Bacolod for over 30 years now!
Is MassKara Festival religious or nonreligious?
MASSKARA | BACOLOD CITY Masskara is a non-religious festival and sone of its iconic features include the use of smiling masks, colorful costumes, and fabulous headdress.
Why does Bacolod known for City of Smiles?
Bacolod is the capital city of the province of Negros Occidental in the Philippines. It is known as the City of Smiles because of its MassKara Festival, a Mardi Gras-like festival and a spectacularly vivid mix of dance, color and music.
Is MassKara festival religious or nonreligious?
What are the examples of non religious festivals?
EXAMPLES
- PANAGBENGA FESTIVAL.
- MASSKARA FESTIVAL.
- KAAMULAN FESTIVAL.
- KADAYAWAN FESTIVAL.
Which is the center of MassKara Festival in Bacolod?
Luckily, the idea was a hit and tourists started buying the masks as they were light and easy to bring around. Visitors can also wear them while touring the Bacolod tourist spots. The center of the MassKara festival is the big vibrant masks.
Why is Bacolod called the city of Smiles?
This annual festival, which is similar to Brazil’s Rio Carnival, literally translates to “many faces,” and is celebrated every October in Bacolod. Because of the smiling faces of the mask, Bacolod City got the nickname of The City of Smiles.
Who was the founder of the MassKara Festival?
The initial festival was held during the City’s Charter Day celebration on October 19, 1980 and was steered by an organizing committee created by City Hall which was headed by the late councilor Romeo Geocadin and then city tourism officer Evelio Leonardia.
Which is the best place to visit in Bacolod?
The Campuestohan Highland Resort is one of the newest tourist spots in the city. It is located 22 kilometers away from the main city that provides an amazing view overlooking Negros Occidental. The resort will make anyone feel as if it is Tagaytay City in Luzon.