The Masskara has a double meaning. First, it is a fusion of the english word "mass" or many and "kara" means face. The Masskara then becomes "mass of faces" and it has been a smiling project of the people of Bacolod even during the late 70's and was known as the City of Smile.Masskara also is the dialect of the english word means mask,which give rise to the used of giant mask in varies hues,colors and brilliance.In which the gaily costume dancers wear as they stomp,swing,pulsate and gyrate in the major streets in Bacolod.
The symbol of the smiling Mask was adopted to dramatise the Negrense happy spirit,despite periodic economical downturn in the sugar industry in Negros. This festivities is celebrated during the 19th of October which is in celebration of the Charter Day anniversary. People from all over the Visayas flock to the town plaza to witness the dancing competition from all different categories. Parades, band competition and lots of merry making.
This picture was taken during the 2007 Masskara festival in Bacolod City.
The symbol of the smiling Mask was adopted to dramatise the Negrense happy spirit,despite periodic economical downturn in the sugar industry in Negros. This festivities is celebrated during the 19th of October which is in celebration of the Charter Day anniversary. People from all over the Visayas flock to the town plaza to witness the dancing competition from all different categories. Parades, band competition and lots of merry making.
This picture was taken during the 2007 Masskara festival in Bacolod City.
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