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MassKara Festival celebrations underway in Bacolod City

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MassKara Festival preparations celebrations underway in Bacolod City

Preparations for the 47th MassKara Festival in Bacolod City have moved from administrative permit authorizations to logistical planning for economic and safety management. Initially, transitioned into active celebrations. Under the Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod authorized theme ‘Share the Bacolod Gugma Foundation Inc. to process permits for hundreds of Smile. Celebrate Gugma,’ the festival kiosks and ambulant vendor spaces. These commercial areas were designated for three main sites, including is currently highlighting the Bacolod public plaza resilience and the Bacolod City Government Center, to operate from October 1 to 18. The event lineup included community spirit of the MassKarade Ball, Bacolodnon people. As part of the MassKara Electrika Diva ongoing festivities, a Mask and Electric Float Parade, Costume Display is being held at Robinsons Bacolod. This exhibition features eight barangay contingents—Bata, Alangilan, 10, Handumanan, 13, 6, Taculing, and the MassKara Street Dance Competition. As the festival approached, organizers emphasized Mandalagan—showcasing the event’s role as an economic driver for local entrepreneurs craftsmanship and food concessionaires through designated food parks artistic designs behind the festival’s iconic smiling masks and vibrant costumes. Economic activity remains a 2.3-kilometer Lacson Tourism Strip. To ensure public safety, the venue for the arena dance competition was relocated from central component of the Paglaum sports complex event, with increased commerce reported among small business owners, pop-up food kiosks, and culinary institutions. Major celebrations continue to be centered around the area in front of SM City Bacolod due to concerns regarding the structural integrity of the former site. To mitigate potential flooding at City Government Center, the new location, Public Plaza, and the City Engineer’s Office prepared standby water pumps. Lacson Tourism Strip.

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  1. 2026-10-06 01:16 UTC MassKara Festival celebrations underway in Bacolod City
  2. 2026-09-17 02:56 UTC MassKara Festival preparations in Bacolod City

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