The MassKara Festival is an annual festival marked with great fervour and enthusiasm in Bacolod, Philippines. The annual event is held on the fourth Sunday of October in festival sites like the Bacolod Public Plaza, the Lacson Tourism Strip and the Bacolod City Government Center. This year, Masskara Festival 2024 falls on Sunday, October 27. The name of the festival, ‘Masskara’, was coined by the late artist Ely Santiago from mass, which means a multitude of people, and the Spanish word cara (face), thus forming MassKara, which means a multitude of faces. Philippine Republic Day 2024 Date: Know History and Significance of the Day That Commemorates the Independence of The Philippines From US.

As per historical records, the festival first began in 1980 during a difficult time for Bacolod City and the sugar industry, which was the region’s primary economic backbone. The Philippines was facing a major sugar crisis, and at the same time, a tragic maritime accident occurred, claiming the lives of many Bacolod residents. To uplift the city's spirit, the festival was created as a symbol of hope and resilience. In this article, let’s learn more about the Masskara Festival 2024 date and the significance of the annual festival in the Philippines.

MassKara Festival 2024 Date

Masskara Festival 2024 will be celebrated on Sunday, October 27.

MassKara Festival Significance

The MassKara Festival has grown into one of the Philippines’ most colourful and important festivals, that showcases creativity, and the spirit of the people of Bacolod. With its origins in hardship, the festival now stands as a symbol of hope, celebrating life with a smile.

Every year, the MassKara festival draws thousands of local and international tourists to Bacolod City, which helps in boosting the local economy. It helps showcase the city’s vibrant culture and warm hospitality. The festival is a platform for artistic and cultural expression with popular street dance competitions, MassKara Queen beauty pageant, carnivals, drum and bugle corps competitions, food festivals, sports events, musical concerts and other events organised every year.

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