Masskara Festival 2023 Schedule of Activities

Masskara Festival Schedule of Activities 2023

October is important for Bacolod City because it marks the beginning of the highly anticipated MassKara Festival season.

Drawing thousands of tourists every year, the “City of Smiles” goes out to the streets in colorful costumes, beautiful headdresses, and fancy masks to dance in revelry, celebrate local culture and creativity, and enjoy a fine good time with friends and strangers alike.

MassKara Festival lasts almost a month, and tourists wishing to participate have plenty of activities to look forward to, including a masked street-dance competition, musical events, food fairs, and a beauty pageant.

Below are the schedule of activities of the 2023 MassKara Festival:

Chech out the official Masskara Festival Streetdance Music:

For Hotel Accommodation during the Festival:

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Don’t forget to bring Pasalubong to your family from Merzci and Quan:

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• Quan Delicacies “Sugar Free” Pasalubong Treats

Tips for attending the Masskara Festival 2023:

1. Wear rubber shoes

Expect a lot of walking, dancing, and jumping to the beat of the MassKara Festival Song (watch the video here)

2. Water is a must

You will be walking 80% of the time and 20% dancing, and it’s best always to get hydrated. It best if you will have a bottle of water with you. You can bring your own bottle and refill it in your hotel because bottled water outside can get expensive.

3. Umbrella is also a must

October is a rainy season, and the weather can be unpredictable. However, with an umbrella at hand, you will be protected from the Rain and the Sun.

4. Sunscreen sunscreen sunscreen…

Sunscreen will protect you from the harmful UV Rays of the sun, so don’t leave the hotel without applying sunscreen.