In the 80s, when the prices of Bacolod's main crop, sugar, were at an all-time low and a passenger vessel that sunk claimed the lives of 700 Negrenses, Bacolod decided to "jinx the jinx." In the midst ...

President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday graced the celebration of the 38th MassKara Festival in Bacolod City. In his speech, Duterte praised the locals of the city, saying, "Gusto ko makita, behind the ...

BACOLOD CITY, Philippines — The official theme, logo, and website of the 2011 MassKara Festival were unveiled Wednesday at the Business Inn, while the orientation for street dance and Electric ...

BACOLOD CITY, Philippines – The city government on Wednesday opened the 35th MassKara Festival, which will run until Oct. 19. “This year’s MassKara is one of the best since we have the cooperation of ...

Bacolod Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez also won as “Best Festival Catalyst/Organizer.” The 43rd edition of the MassKara Festival was held in October after a two-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 ...

Bacolod Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez says the festival’s extension is intended to help vendors who lost income opportunities due to almost six days of bad weather BACOLOD, Philippines – The Bacolod ...

BACOLOD CITY—Throngs of people gathered here on Sunday to celebrate the MassKara Festival, which showcased the creativity and talent of Negrenses, and the vibrant culture of this city. Defending ...

Dancers, choreographers, and supporters were awash with emotions upon the announcement of the grand champion in Bacolod City's MassKara Festival 2025 Arena and Street Dance Competition on October 19, ...

A bigger, better, and brighter Masskara Festival awaits both local and international tourists in Bacolod City, the City of Smiles, this 2023. Instead of just one day or a weekend-long celebration, the ...

The City of Bacolod has gained renown for a number of reasons, among them is the Masskara Festival, a colorful annual celebration that showcased the locale’s resilient spirit and optimism during ...