Over 2,000 cosplayers gathered for the two-day Bacolod Convention on Pop Culture (BaCon Pop), delighting a throng of nearly 10,000 at Ayala Malls Capitol Central that ended Oct. 20.
Now in its fifth year, BaCon Pop continued to surprise Negrense fans, particularly kids and kids-at-heart, as they express their passion for cosplay, anime, manga, and pop culture fusion.
Cosplayers and artists from Manila, Davao, Cebu, and Iloilo, including renowned cosplayer Myrtle Sarrosa, and digital creators Prince and AWIE de Guzman, joined the biggest pop culture event in this year’s MassKara Festival.
Silay City Councilor Ryan Gamboa, founder of BaCon Pop, expressed excitement over the massive turnout of both participants and spectators, who enjoyed various contests, games, the Market Street, Artists Alley, and displays.
“I’d say this is our biggest turnout since we started. Our tickets sold out, and as you can see, the venue is packed. Our cosplayers are truly incredible—there were models and more,” Gamboa said in a press release from the Bacolod Yuhum Foundation (BYF).
“It’s not just for kids; even the young-at-heart are having a blast. We have visitors from Manila, Davao, Cebu, and other places. Some flew in, others even took long bus rides just to join us in cosplaying,” Gamboa said during the event.
Founded in 2018, BaCon Pop has become a thriving and iconic event for fans of all ages, and a major highlight of the annual MassKara Festival celebration, the BYF added. ||
