MassKara Fest draws huge crowds in Bacolod

Inquirer.net - Oct 20, 2026

BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — Thousands of residents and tourists flocked to Bacolod over the weekend for the 2026 MassKara Festival street dancing and arena competitions, featuring colorful costumes, elaborate choreography and the festival’s signature smiling masks. Barangay Taculing emerged as grand champion of the barangay street dance and arena competition on Sunday, winning

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