Bacolod Masskara Festival Experience

I was born and raised in Negros Island but never had the chance to really experience Masskara Festival to its fullest. My family moved to Davao when I was 14. And back then I was really not allowed to go out and no money to do so. Hehe

Enough with the introduction! Last year we moved back in town!.. Yey!! Since my husband is from Davao missing this event was never in his vocabulary! 

So lets experience Masskara Festival

What is Masskara Festival?

Held every 3^rd weekend of October Masskara festival started in early 1980’s to brighten up peoples spirits after being hit by a major crisis. Learn more about it here .

How’s our Masskara Festival Experience?

I was blown away by the number of people walking the street! Everyone seems enjoying!!! Gigantic speakers everywhere! Different Bands playing on every corner!!! It’s just mind blowing! 

During the night Lacson St is a very popular go to location! There you could see lively lights from the sidewalk vendors selling these things that I don’t even know how to describe lol.. During the highlight of the festival they have these, what it’s called electric masskara where there is a parade of floats filled with dancers wearing colorful and sparkling lights!! 

Let me show you a picture since I don’t think I could describe it a lot better than what my lens can! haha

See the sand of people!! It’s just amazing! 

Electric Masskara

Ok then let’s talk about what most of us are concerned about!

Is the place Safe?

At first I was a little reluctant since I heard so much about snatching and stuff. However the night ended peacefully no one got rub, harassed or anything! ( Thank God)! Everyone seems to enjoy the festival that no one attempted to ruin it! Cheers to all Bacolodnon!!! Indeed a City of Smiles!!! Everyone is wearing a smile on their faces the entire night!!! 

This guy seems really enjoying it huh!!! Hahhaa (that’s my husband by the way) 

Then we are down to my favorite!

FOOD 

Hahahaa!! hmm you probably laughed too because this too is your favorite! lol

Every Time I think of Bacolod City only one thing comes in mind!!!! Chicken Inasal!!! I know Chicken Inasal are everywhere in the country but I don’t know how they do it here it’s freak’n delicious!!!! “Chicken Deli” for one is my favorite!!! There are a lot of other chicken places in here but Chicken Deli is our go to!!! (sorry guys haven’t had the chance to take a photo of the place since we run out battery  )

 

However if you have a sweet tooth like I do!!! Bobs Café is for you baby!!! 

Located along Lacson St they cater all types of sweets you could imagine! Red Velvet Cupcake is my personal favorite!

(Look at that!!! Bobs Red Velvet cupcake!!)

So that’s it for Our Masskara Festival Experience!

I hope you find it helpful. If you are you planning to come and experience Masskara festival or just wanna visit Bacolod City and have some delicious and mouth-watering cuisine!

If you have any questions about the festival or Bacolod city in general that I haven’t tackled in the blog feel free to comment and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can! Since we are also new in Bacolod ourselves, your comments and suggestion are much appreciated… Let me know your favorite food and restaurants, adventures or just anything!!! 

Talk to you guys soon!!

Rich