Masskara Festival

       What is the Masskara Festival?This colorful festival takes place every October in the city of Bacolod in the Philippines. Thousands of people flock to experience the festival of 'many faces' and see the vibrant city at its liveliest.There are celebrations across the month including concerts, parades, food fairs, dancing, street parties, and live music.One of the main events of the Masskara Festival is the street dancing competition where dancers wear colorful costumes and masks and move to the rhythm of Latin music. This joyous occasion is really something to witness. Dance from sunrise until sunset at one of the gigantic street parties where participants wear flamboyant costumes, beautiful headdresses, and colorful, hand-painted masks.Need to knowExpect a lot of walking so wear comfortable shoes. October is the rainy season so bring an umbrella to be best prepared for any downpours.Did you know?The Masskara Festival of Bacolod City is one the biggest festivals in the Philippines. Bacolod City is nicknamed The City of Smiles.For more information on this exciting event, click on the link provided on this page and plan your next unforgettable experience. Don't forget, if you do attend, come back to this page to rate and review it. We always love to hear from our GoWhereWhen.com community!