MassKara Festival 2026 begins in Bacolod City

The 2026 MassKara Festival has commenced in Bacolod City, Philippines, featuring a variety of cultural, musical, and pageant events. The festival, which serves as a symbol of community resilience and optimism, includes a 10-day program of approximately 50 activities led by Mayor Greg Gasataya.

During the festival, the MassKareyna Philippines pageant held a costume competition at SM City Bacolod, where 19 candidates utilized fashion to represent diverse Filipino heritage. The presentations included themes ranging from regional festivals like the Ilang-Ilang and Kadayawan to agricultural tributes and religious landmarks.

Additionally, digital entertainment platform Casino Plus served as an official presenter for the festival. The company hosted the ‘Hataw MassKara!’ opening concert and introduced the inaugural Miss Casino Plus Bacolod title during the Miss Bacolod MassKara pageant.