The 45th MassKara Festival will kick off with a “Grand Countdown Salubong” at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) on Friday, October 11.
The event will begin with a motorcade, leading to an evening of fun and music, with local pop-rock group Yuya entertaining the BCGC crowd, a press release from Bacolod Yuhum Foundation (BYF) said.
December Avenue is also set to serenade Bacolodnons with their hit songs “Sa Ngalan ng Pag-ibig,” “Kung Di Rin Lang Ikaw,” and “Kahit Di Mo Alam.”
A fireworks display will signal the start of the month-long festivities at midnight of Oct. 11 followed by infectious beats courtesy of ZYD and MC Wayne, the press release said.
“More bands, more celebrities, and more talents mean more excitement for everyone. This is what makes MassKara more than just a festival, it is a showcase of our people,” Kuster Cadagat, BYF Secretary and Festival Director for Cultural and Accredited Events, said.
“MassKara is more than just street dances, food, and merry-making. It is also a reminder that despite our problems, there is always enough reason to smile,” Cadagat said.
The city’s hospitality sector is ready to welcome visitors expected to flock to Bacolod to take part in various events and activities, he said.
Highlights of the festival include the MassKaNamit Cookfest, MassKaraLympics, Lacson MassKara 2024: Kingdom, the MassKarade Ball, MassKara Elektroika Diva, the MassKara Street Dance and Arena Competition, and the Miss Bacolod MassKara.*