Behind the Smiles, Behind The Masks of Bacolod’s MassKara Festival

      How fiberglass dust, barangay budgets, and tourism pesos converge to create the Philippines’ “City of Smiles.”   Why the Masks Matter Every October, the MassKara Festival in Bacolod transforms … Read More

Inside the MassKara Festival: Activities, Behind-the-Scenes Stories, and the People Who Make It Happen

  Every October, Bacolod City—the famed “City of Smiles”—bursts into a kaleidoscope of colors, music, and unbreakable spirit with its most celebrated event: the MassKara Festival. More than just a vibrant … Read More

The Best Historical, Ancestral, and Legacy-Rich Locations Around Bacolod City

(Clockwise: The Ruins, Silay; Balay Negrense; Bernardino Jalandoni Museum; and The Yulo House) Bacolod City has a profound historical and cultural significance. The city’s ancestral homes, heritage structures, and legacy-rich … Read More