Bacolod City will once again be the center of attraction as the Bacolod Yuhum Foundation (BYF) officially kicks off the 45th MassKara Festival celebration, with a grand countdown salubong on Oct. 11 at the Bacolod Government Center (BGC) grounds.
The grand salubong will set the stage for a celebration of heritage, culture, entertainment, and Bacolodnon spirit.
The event will begin with a motorcade, leading to an evening of fun and music, with local pop-rock group Yuya entertaining the BGC crowd.
December Avenue is also set to serenade Bacolodnons and other revelers with their hit songs “Sa Ngalan ng Pag-ibig”, “Kung Di Rin Lang Ikaw”, and “Kahit Di Mo Alam”, the BYF said in a statement Oct. 4.
Signaling the start of the 16-day festivities is a grand fireworks’ display at midnight, followed by performances from ZYD and MC Wayne.
“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 stressed.
The city’s hospitality sector is also ready to welcome visitors expected to flock to Bacolod to take part in various events and activities.
Highlights include the MassKaNamit Cookfest, MassKaraLympics, Lacson MassKara 2024: Kingdom, the MassKarade Ball, MassKara Elektroika Diva, and the street dance and arena competition, alongside the crowning of this year’s Miss Bacolod MassKara. ||
