Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Bacolod's Masskara Festival




Bacolod’s most popular fiesta, is celebrated on the third weekend of October closest to October 19, the city’s charter day anniversary. 

Bacolod City is the capital city of  Negros Occidental. Located in the heart of the province. Awarded as one of the fast improving cities in the country. People will welcome you with warm hospitalization and smile.

Festivities kick off with food fairs, mask-making contests, brass band competitions, beauty and talent pageants, a windsurfing regatta, drinking and eating contests, trade fairs and exhibits. 

The climax is a mardi-gras parade where revellers don elaborate mask and costumes and dance to Latin rhythms Rio de Janiero style. 

Bacolod City is known as the the "City of Smiles". The Bacolod, as they are called, are proud of their culture as being strong willed with a warm heart. 

This festival is one of the famous, colorful and much awaited festival in the country. 

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