Bacolaodiat Festival 2026 that ushers in the Chinese New Year kicked off with festivities at SM City Bacolod and The Upper East during the weekend.
The celebration began on February 14 at SM City Bacolod, featuring a vibrant centerpiece at the Main Atrium. Food enthusiasts also flocked to the Chopsticks Alley at the SMile Strip, which showcases a variety of authentic Asian dishes.
Present were Bacolaodiat Festival Chair John Stephen Sy with Oddette Ong-Gomez, Caryn Keng Seng, Karla Sayat, and Michelle Chua, and SM City Bacolod Mall Manager Julia Javellana.
On Sunday Megaworld’s The Upper East was transformed into a sea of lights with the Chinese Lantern Installation Making Contest.
The evening culminated in a “Symphony of Lights and Sparks” fireworks display to welcome the New Year.
The Bacolaodiat festivities will continue at the Bacolod City Government Center February 20–22.*
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